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3 Ways Spring Showers Can Threaten Your Roof And Home

The truth is, we rarely focus any attention on the roof of our homes until we are faced with an emergency. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, March 20th marks the start of the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, which means that we have officially entered the spring season for 2017. Why is this significant? Constant and significant rain will inevitably compromise the integrity of your roofing system, and we have officially entered the season of spring showers. There is definitely no time like the present to inspect your roof. You don’t need to be a professional to notice…

4 Common Roofing Errors To Avoid This Spring

When it comes to something as important as your roof, mistakes are not only inevitable in a DIY job, but they are also incredibly costly in the long run, and can lead to further exponential damage to the rest of your home. Professional roofing services in the GTA exist for a reason, and the dangers of hiring an inexperienced roofer (or of trying to fix the job yourself) are myriad. In the end, it pays to ensure you choose a qualified, reputable expert when you renovate your roof. Consider the following roofing faux pas to avoid when you need to…

Ideas to Refresh your Living Room this Summer

Your living room should be just that – a place where lives are lived, and families come together. As such, it also needs to fulfil a wide variety of purposes, from kid’s play area to visitor’s reception to adult hideaway for a relaxing evening. If your living room isn’t a place where the family wants to spend time together on a summer’s evening, then maybe it is time to give it a makeover and restore it to its rightful place as the focal point of your home. Here are some ideas for doing just that and brightening up your living…

Emergency Plumbing Services – Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late!

An emergency can happen at literally any time. Particularly when it comes to plumbing, you can never be exactly sure when a pipe will burst or a basement will flood. In fact, you can’t even be sure what type of crazy plumbing problem might occur. It doesn’t matter if you are asleep in bed or away on vacation, a plumbing system is not going to wait for you to be ready the next time it breaks down. Plumbing emergencies can cause considerable damage to a home. Whoever created the saying “a little water never hurt anyone” probably never had sewage…

New Home, New Neighbourhood, New Life

One of the best aspects of moving house is the fact that people will be stepping into new surrounds. This gives them a chance to experience a new neighbourhood and add a different aspect to their lives. Read this helpful guide in order to learn how a move can open up new possibilities for people and their families.

5 Time Saving Life Hacks for the Busy Housewife

Running a family home is no easy thing, and with so many things to think about, you must be organised. If you take up the above ideas, the results should be noticeable.

Home Alterations to Support Your Changing Physical Needs

At some point or another in life we will go through a change in our physical abilities, this could be as the result of an injury or illness or even just through the aging process. When our physical needs change, we need to ensure that our home is set up in a way in which we can still perform all of the things around the house that we are used to. There are lots of considerations to make and here is just a few of the ways in which you can alter your home to help you out. Stairlift Age…

How to Save Energy When Using Air Conditioning

We all try to not use the air conditioner as much as possible, however when temperatures start to rise and our comfort is sacrificed, air conditioning becomes a must. Stay comfortable and save money with these handy energy saving tips!

The List of People’s Numbers you Need for your Home’s Maintenance Works

Managing the home can be a daunting experience, there are many things that can go wrong, electrical problems, water leaks, or roof damage, the list is endless. In order to build confidence that you can deal with any situation, it is always a good idea to have the numbers of those essential services that might be required. If you are armed with a set of contact numbers that cover every eventuality, you will certainly have a little more confidence if an emergency situation arises. 1. Roofing and Guttering Issues – The roof takes an amazing amount of punishment over a…

Health Risks of DIY

Jobs around the home and upcycling have become increasingly popular amongst homeowners in recent years with many taking DIY up as a hobby rather than just through necessity. A recent survey around DIY in the home saw a huge 23% of those asked were planning on a DIY project for 2017, almost a quarter. Upcycling in particular has become pretty fashionable too and lots of people are looking to put their own stamp on their home through breathing fresh life into old pieces of furniture. What many people may not be aware of is the dangers that come with doing DIY…

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