Eco-Disposal Helps the Environment and your Commun...

by MeCC Interiors Occasionally, we tire of furniture and want to replace it even though there it still has plenty of life left. Or we may move to a smaller or larger home and the existing pieces are no longer useful or needed. Rather than adding to already overpopulated landfills, consider local charities. For those of you within the Toronto area, there is The Furniture Bank. Started in 1998, its mission is to...

How to Install Roman Blinds...

by Sarah Oxley Roman blinds are currently gaining popularity again, as they can give any room a unique and classy look. The variety of these window treatments is becoming so vast, that it is often difficult to know which to choose and how to implement them. They have a great advantage over other window treatments, as they are both functional and beautiful at the same time. Installing roman blinds is what puts a lot...

Trend Alert 2012...

by MeCC Interiors If you’re a trend watcher and can’t wait to know what’s on the design horizon for 2012, here are a few of the evolving shifts occurring within Canada and the US pertaining to home design, which are making our living spaces more practical than aspirational.  These trends apply not only to new homes, but more extensive renovation projects. Open Concept Living and Family space (photo by...

Designing Roller Blinds – Ideas and Methods...

by Nicola Winters When choosing a roller blind to feature in your newly decorated room or home, it is important to choose a style which you will be happy with and that compliments the rest of your interior décor. The amount of variety available in fabrics, colours and designs, makes it relatively easy to find the perfect window treatment to compliment your room. However, if mainstream designs and patterns are not for you...

Creating a sanctuary in your home...

by Asha Stuttard Whether you’ve got an ultra-modern home in the middle of town or a cosy country cottage, one thing you always need is a comfortable, user friendly living room.  It’s the place where you and your family can unwind and let go of the stresses and strains of the day, and somewhere you can all be together. To make it a relaxing environment you need colours that you like on the walls, and a flooring choice...

New Mr. Rooter® Facebook Game Calls Attention to ...

by Mr. Rooter Mr. Rooter Plumbing uses Wally the Wrench in The Drip Game on Facebook to promote being Water-Wise™ in real life. The Drip Game is about stopping leaks , which has become a rampant problem in reality. More than 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted from household leaks each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency . “We started the Water-Wise initiative at Mr. Rooter Plumbing to bring...

UV Lights In Your Duct System Can Help Boost Your ...

by Arpi’s Does the idea of pollutants lurking around inside your home bother you? Does their presence trigger health-related issues, such as allergies or asthma? If so, you can do something about it by installing Ultraviolet (UV) lights in your HVAC system to boost the quality of your home’s air and enhance your health all year long. UV lights have long been used in health-related settings to purify air. In...

Contemporary bedroom design...

by Lorena Benchis The modern passion for interior decorating and contemporary design means that it has never been easier to find items for your home to create the look you want. Contemporary interior design has changed the way we decorate our homes and allowed us to express ourselves through interior design in a way that reflects style and class, without spending a fortune. For our grandparents’ generation, it was the...

12 Days of Christmas (For Your Home): Top 5 Holid...

by Mr. Rooter The tree’s up and decorations are out …but what about those holiday preparation and cleanup tips that aren’t on your to-do list? It’s a busy time of year for Mr. Appliance ® , Mr. Electric ® and Mr. Rooter ® Plumbing. In celebration of the holiday season, they came up with their version of the 12 Days of Christmas. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my service professional fixed for me: Twelve...

Frost Should Nip at Your Nose, Not Your Pipes...

by Mr. Rooter 10 Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes If homeowners don’t winterize their homes before Old Man Winter arrives, he could bring a flurry of high repair bills as well. “Frozen pipes can be a costly problem if proper precautions are not taken,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Corporation. “Often times, homeowners are unprepared when the winter weather hits.” The best way to prevent frozen...