If you're undertaking a renovation, it makes good sense to spend a little extra time to incorporate your future needs into your planning.
Shellie Chowns Bang On!
April 30, 2012
By Homes-extra / Micasa | Shellie Chowns, Special to London Free PressWinter ready
November 15, 2011
By Homes-extra / Micasa | Ramsin Khachi, Special from Toronto SunMost people don’t give any consideration to the outside of their house. They assume that it’s weatherproof and that it was built to last. The reality, however, is that we live in Canada, and our [...]
How To Get The Best Return On Your Home Renos
October 25, 2011
By INVESTOPEDIA | Amy FontinelleHere are some suggestions to getting started on your home renos
Keeping pests out for the winter
October 24, 2011
By Homes-extra / Micasa | QMI AgencyWhen it gets chilly outside, we’re not the only ones who want to come inside for winter.
Tips for dealing with a renovations contractor
September 29, 2011
By INVESTOPEDIA | Michael SanibelBy Michael Sanibel, Investopedia.com Since they rely heavily on word of mouth to spread their businesses, contractors are motivated to fully satisfy their customers and build a solid reputation. But [...]
Controlling moisture in your home
September 12, 2011
By CMHC | CMHCKeeping moisture under control in your home is an important year-round job. Too much moisture can result in problems, including damage to your house structure and your possessions. However, there [...]
Fix or replace: thinking ahead on home repairs
September 8, 2011
By INVESTOPEDIA | Emelie BattagliaWe’ve all been there. Your dishwasher breaks for the eighth time in as many months, and it’s the moment of truth: Do you pay to fix the darn thing, or do you replace it altogether? [...]
Your driveway design
September 2, 2011
By CMHC | CMHCPlanning to resurface your driveway helps to reduce the damage of water runoff.
Fall home renovation projects
August 31, 2011
By INVESTOPEDIA | Angie MohrFall is an important transition season for home improvement projects. With the cold of winter coming, getting the house and yard prepared will save you money in the long run. After summer holidays [...]
How to test and reduce radon in your home
August 26, 2011
By CMHC | CMHCRadon is an odourless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment and is caused by the natural breakdown of uranium in soils and rocks. Radon can seep into a house through dirt floors, [...]
