Window Safety for Children

Especially since most of British Columbia is being affected by this heat wave opening a window can provide a little relief. But open windows pose a safety hazard to small children. BC Children’s Hospital has already reported five children being… Read More »

Exterior Spring Home Maintenance

The focus of spring home maintenance is to clean up after winter and get ready for summer. Spending time on your home exterior not only boosts curb appeal but it can also increase your property’s value. While the temperatures are… Read More »

Backyard Ideas for Small Yards

The backyard is the ideal place to enjoy quality time with family and a place to entertain friends. But what if you avoid using it because it’s too small? Implementing the designing, landscaping, and decorating principles used to transform larger… Read More »

Weatherproof Your Home this Spring

Is your front hallway too hot in the summer? Are the living room windows drafty? Does the basement feel damp or always smell a bit musty? It goes by several names – winterizing, weatherization, weatherproofing – but whatever term you’re… Read More »

Things to Consider Before Building a Fence

Popular reasons homeowners build fences are for privacy, security, aesthetics, and keeping children and pets in the yard. Regardless of the kind of fence you intend on installing, thoughtful planning will ensure the success of your home improvement project. Here… Read More »

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Windows

Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it brighter days and that irresistible urge to wipe away the dreary effects of winter. Just like the gutters and siding, windows need a little TLC too.  Grime-streaked windows don’t just affect… Read More »

Ladder Safety Refresher in time for Spring

Whether you’ll be washing the siding, cleaning out the gutters, or inspecting the roof as part of your home maintenance routine this spring, you’ll need to use a ladder. Falls from ladders are preventable. If you haven’t used a ladder… Read More »

Protecting Your Roof from Bad Weather

Keeping your roof in good repair is important. Regular home maintenance prevents costly repairs and helps your roof survive the winter. A dump of snow or heavy winds or a steady rainfall for two or more days in a row… Read More »

Tips for Conserving Water Indoors

We don’t turn off the tap when brushing our teeth; we leave the cold water tap running while looking in the fridge for the cat food; or we keep meaning to fix the dripping bathtub faucet but never seem to… Read More »

Consider Steel Doors for Your Home

Are you looking for a new front door? In order to provide the right balance between curb appeal and optimum security, entry doors should tick a number of boxes. Selecting the right material for your front door or back door… Read More »