A beautiful view can often be ruined by streaks or marks on the window you're looking through. While you can hire specialised window cleaning services, most window marks can easily be cleaned in a few minutes without the need for special equipment. To get started you...

In a house where the plumbing system is below or even at the same level as a septic tank or public sewer line (as in the case of a basement bathroom for example), a grinder pump may be needed. If you are about to move to a home that uses one you may wonder what is a...

Are you looking to replace the floors in your home? A new floor can completely change the entire look of a home. As well as being nice to look at, however, a floor must be durable and able to meet the heavy demands of an active household. So, what type of flooring is...

When you have to get outside in the rain, do you use an umbrella? Many of us would, mostly because we don’t want to be wet. Did you know though, that while you’re uncomfortable when you get wet, your home is likely to suffer much worse if it gets wet? Of course, we’re...

Ceramic tile has become a very popular material to use in the home. It is good for use on many floors of the home, as it is hard-wearing and easy to clean. Although they are very durable, they can still have some problems that, over time, will need to be addressed....

There is something special about having a wood-burning stove in your home for heat. Even though it might not be the most efficient heating device available, it more than makes up for it in the way it smells and looks. You can install a stove that is made for heating a...

hard water can have some rather negative effects on the proper functioning of your home. While these effects are annoying, we might have bigger anxiety related to hard water, and that is if it is adversely affecting our health. Should we be concerned about hard water?...

The weather is still warm, but colder days are coming. And while we do not want to rush it this is a great time of year to take advantage of to look at some of your homes “winter” components. One of those components is the fireplace hearth extension. For those of you...

Do you have your home on the market? As you will be aware by now, when you have someone who wants to purchase your home, they will have a buyers home inspection performed on it to make sure they don’t have any unwelcome surprises after the sale. Perhaps you're...

If you have bought a new house, or you are looking to buy a new one, it’s important to check all of the spaces and surfaces to get to know what history it has and what condition it’s in currently. By checking the interior walls you can get to know your prospective new...