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Consider energy efficient home improvements 16 Jul 2013 | 10:46 pm
Whether you are well into your renovation, or about to start in short order, you should give some thought to incorporating energy efficient design and products for any upgrade or home improvement proj...
No excuse for not paying fees 27 Jun 2013 | 11:18 pm
Q. Some new condominium buyers move in and forget they have to pay a monthly condo fee. Are we permitted to request 12 post-dated cheques for the year so we don’t have to chase these people down every...
The science behind your home 12 Jun 2013 | 09:05 am
The London Home Builders’ Association hosted LEEP initiatives (local energy efficiency projects) in 2007 and 2012. These programs focused on researching emerging technologies that fit our housing syst...
Flowering trees steal the show 11 Jun 2013 | 07:13 pm
For people looking for a tree, shade and privacy, I suggest something flowering. Flowering trees just might be the best of all worlds. You get the height and size of a tree, plus the beauty of blooms ...
Maintain your home’s curb appeal 31 May 2013 | 09:06 am
Setting an impression Homeowners put a great deal of thought into the appearance of their front entry. The right choice of insect screening can make a huge difference in curb appeal. Phantom Screens...
What is in your monthly condo fee? 30 May 2013 | 09:05 am
I attend annual general meetings of the owners almost every night of the workweek and the most common complaint coming from the owners is that their condo fees are too high and why are they not being ...
Downsizing do’s and don’ts 29 May 2013 | 09:05 am
I know, you don’t believe there is such a thing, and between young people not saving and the government raising the retirement age, it’s seems so distant as to be an impossibility. But it might happe...
Modernize your backyard this season 28 May 2013 | 09:07 am
No matter what your backyard ambition is this summer, here are the top four outdoor improvements I’m going to be doing in my own spaces. 1. Make room for veggies and herbs. I’m always encouraging hom...
Simple and smart 27 May 2013 | 09:08 am
Years ago, there wasn’t much choice in design and style of locks. The choices were simple, a round ball knob or a tulip style. You didn’t have to worry too much about colour either because there were ...
Wallpaper is back in a big way 25 May 2013 | 09:05 am
When you think of wallpaper, you might get a mental picture of a busy floral print that looks a lot like antique upholstery fabric. Perhaps the smell of lavender and musty books comes to mind with a ...
