Old Man Winter is on his way... Don't let him sneak up and whack you from behind. (If you live in Manitoba or Saksatchewan, this warning is a little late!)
Here are some tips to "winter-proofing" (as if!) your home - or, at least, ways to keep the old frosty dude from doing more damage than he has to.
1. Furnace Inspection
Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace
Stock up on furnace ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on October 13, 2009
I know a woman who told her real estate agent, "Let's make an offer" as soon as she saw the 75-year-old copper beech tree in the backyard. Her passion for nature aside, the mature tree's foliage spread - covering the entire width of the lot - would ensure lower heating and cooling costs. And as a majestic centerpiece in the yard, that beech might increase the selling value of the house - though ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on August 11, 2009
Bob , a small business owner who worked out of his home, wanted a large, well-appointed main floor office with separate entrance to welcome and entertain clients.
So he spared no expense in converting and extending the attached garage to his bi-level home. Bob also gave the large room a lavish yet comfortable family room appearance. He was thinking ahead, in the event he should one day decide to ...
Posted by Eugene Pilato
on July 27, 2009
At the National Home Show, renovators beckoned: "Ask us about subsidies, it's time to add on!"
They spread the good news in all kinds of manners; They said it on buttons, on booths and on banners...
You couldn’t escape the excitement in the air; One couple cried out: "We want carpet with shag hair!”
“That's tax credit-worthy,” said Builder 1, Builder 2: “So ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on April 22, 2009