Lowe’s 2010 BBQ Buying Guide...

Finally getting a super, top of the line bbq to make the most of prime summer time? Check out Lowe’s BBQ Guide. Get it now – fast & free: Download the PDF . For more Lowe’s articles, visit Home Renovation Guide’s special Lowe’s How-to’s and Buying Guides section! Here is the original: Lowe’s 2010 BBQ Buying...

New A/C Tips from Lennox...

by Guest With the mercury rising each day as we approach the hot summer months, air conditioning maintenance becomes an essential yet often overlooked part of home ownership. Performing simple routine maintenance can dramatically improve an air conditioning system’s efficiency, save on utility costs, help to avoid potential breakdowns, and extend the overall life of the system. To help consumers add years to the life of...

Eco Audit update in your future?...

by Robert Wright You may be aware of the eco-audit or energy savings programs run by the province and the federal governments. You may have heard that the federal government has cut these programs for budget reasons. I think that was short sighted. New homes built today are much more energy efficient than even homes built 10 years ago. This is one of the reasons the Canadian Housing industry was able to meet Kyoto targets...

Check List – Before Buying a Home...

Planning to Buy a house soon? It’s a big investment so it’s important to get it right. Go through this checklist to make sure you’re fully prepared and you have all the info you need to get the house of your dreams. Click on the image (below) for a larger view. Go here to see the original: Check List – Before Buying a...

How to Clean a Ceiling Fan and Wall Sconce...

By Guest It is vital that you clean your ceiling fan and wall sconce carefully. Most people do not take the time to properly clean these fixtures. If not cleaned the right way then you may slowly damage your expensive lighting fixtures. It is important to use the right type of cleaning products and tools. Take you time and do not rush your way through this task. It is important to have a sturdy ladder or base to stand on....

CDECA 2010 Decorating & Design Winners...

The winners of the National 2010 Awards for Design and Decorating were recently announced on April 26th, at a gala held by The Canadian Decorators’ Association (CDECA ). Entries for all six categories were judged independently and this year’s submissions really wowed the panel. Winners in each category received a trophy and a cash prize, sponsored by CDECA affiliates. Winners from each category are as follows:...

Wow, that cost a lot to do…...

by Robert Wright Many times when a homeowner is planning or thinking about a project they may think “that shouldn’t take too long” or “that shouldn’t cost a lot”. Then they get a surprise, sometimes a nasty surprise when the invoice or budget is produced. What was missed? When a professional renovator looks at a project for a client, they not only look at the work to be done, but also where the project is, what...

Wow, that cost a lot to do…...

by Robert Wright Many times when a homeowner is planning or thinking about a project they may think “that shouldn’t take too long” or “that shouldn’t cost a lot”. Then they get a surprise, sometimes a nasty surprise when the invoice or budget is produced. What was missed? When a professional renovator looks at a project for a client, they not only look at the work to be done, but also where the project is, what...

Create a Contemporary Look with a Vessel Sink and ...

by Guest Contemporary is a big word in the decorating world. Many folks have chosen this beautiful look for their homes. The straight and clean lines and simple flavor makes this a very popular style to work with. When the word simple is used it does not mean that it is unsophisticated. It means that it is clean and direct, giving your home an uncluttered feeling and a purposeful design. A design touch you can use to make...

From LA Dodgers Pitcher to Precious Stone...

by Will Jerome Republished with permission from the original Granite Transformations blog post: From LA Dodgers Pitcher to Precious Stone Tycoon: The Matt White Story Matt White as a Los Angeles Dodger in 2005 Back in 2007, a story broke on the national sports news wire. Matt White, a journeyman pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had pitched seven games in nine Major League seasons and seemed destined to cling to his...