Home life is changing, so sound dampening is more important than ever. Life is getting louder inside and around the home. Televisions, home theaters, computers and video games blare from almost every room. Family cell phones ring or buzz, making life loud. Your home's insulation can do more than keep you warm in the [...]
Do you think your kitchen is a mess? Are you frustrated over the fact that your toaster is not working because your coffee maker is on? This is the result of a poor electric connection that is plaguing your kitchen. Your gas might not be working with faulty supply and you are down to your [...]
(NC) - According to the experts, motorized shades are hotter than ever - and no wonder. Energy management, convenience, glare control, privacy, and security, UV protection for furniture and carpeting, plus an increasing number of skylights and hard-to-reach windows are cited as the leading reasons why. With or without power, Hunter Douglas window treatments excel [...]
If you're like many homeowners, you consider the patio an extension of your home. So it's fair to ask: Would you be just as comfortable nestled in with your favorite book or preparing a meal in your outdoor space as you would in your living room or your kitchen? As you contemplate ways to improve [...]
(NC)-By now we've all heard the old adage about the importance of curb appeal. If you can't get potential buyers in the door, good luck selling your home. This is especially true today with so many homes competing on the market. Home staging has become a popular trend for interior spaces, but according to experts, [...]
Dedicated pet owners have been making treats for their furry buddies since the 1800s, according to Chef Noel Ridsdale, culinary academic director at The Art Institute of Tucson. He adds that in the last five to seven years, the number of people making pet treats has taken off. "There are many reasons for this, but [...]
Are you looking to buy or build a new home, or renovate your current home? Do you want a home that uses less energy; is more comfortable and healthier to live in; is environmentally friendly and saves on energy costs? Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency offers choices for you to buy or build [...]
Sophisticated, smart, charming and warm. This Seaton Village semi-detached home might just be the perfect date. www.29Olive.com Welcome to 29 Olive Avenue, a truly stunning Victorian home in the prime Seaton Village neighbourhood. Situated on a quiet, tree lined street across from a serene park, this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home is a testament [...]
(NC)-While everyone loves to go on holiday, the same can't be said about coming home to outrageous long-distance bills and roaming charges from your mobile phone. North Vancouver's Anna Marie Garcia, for example, said she had to pay close to $2,000 in roaming and long-distance charges while traveling recently. Since then, she has switched to [...]
Who knew that you could grab such an awesome townhome in downtown Toronto (King West!) for under $600K? Welcome to 4D Shank Street - a gem of a townhome tucked in ever-so-nicely between King and Queen Street West. www.liveonkingwest.com Offering up 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, [...]