Winterizing Homes

Since the public has become more environmentally aware in recent years, it has put a lot of attention to energy usage throughout the world. One of the areas where energy usage has been thoroughly [...]

Everyone in colder climates knows how important having insulation is to keep a house at a comfortable temperature all year round, without sending your heating bill through the roof. However, some [...]

Your door goes through so much in wintertime – the surface that faces out has to battle with the harsh temperature drop. If it’s made of wood, it could soak up water from humidity. Aside from the [...]

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home that need not be ignored. Just imagine, your roof is taking up abuse that Mother Nature must throw at us. Whether it be snow, rain or [...]

Are drafts bothering you? The temperature outside is dropping, and having leaky windows means you should be prepared to have the interior of your home freezing, as well. Aside from that, that [...]

As the nights become longer and all you crave for is a relaxing weekend when you can just sit by the fireplace and enjoy a hot cup of something sweet, it is very easy to forget that your home, [...]

As the colder weather returns, homeowners begin to consider home improvement projects that have something to do with their family’s safety and comfort. Now weekend plans include repair work for [...]

Before heavy winter ice and snow kick in, it is important that you are assured of the safety of your family. One of the things you can do is to check the state of your roof.  Doing some [...]

Most homeowners try the DIY approach when it comes to home improvement projects or they want to fix things immediately. While it is true that a lot of home maintenance projects are not cheap, [...]

Given Canada’s long winter months, homeowners can benefit immensely from installing storm doors – from promoting energy efficiency to providing added home security. Storm doors have relatively [...]