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Doors are undoubtedly very important to a home. They serve as the barrier between the outside world and your controlled home interior. Thus, it is a necessity to have well-installed doors in your house. If even just some of the doors in your home aren’t properly sealed, your home won’t be able to effectively keep…
A cost of installing or repairing a window is rarely a simple thing to calculate, unless you’re looking at a standard window with no complicating factors. Even with a concrete idea of what you want, it can be difficult to pin down an exact price due to regional availability of labour and parts; areas where…
If you’re trying to convince yourself that it’s time for some new home windows or doors, there are all kinds of reasons that suggest that upgrades are a good idea. Is your utility bill higher than it used to be? Are you having to re-paint your window frames every summer? Does your home lack a…
When it comes to our windows, we often take for granted just how much we rely on them for so many things. Not only do our windows ensure that our homes are filled natural light and great views, but they also help to keep us safe, and they help to keep our home properly insulated.…
If you’ve ever visited Europe, you might have noticed that a specific design choice is very different from the style most popular in Canada or the United States. The design choice we’re talking about refers to the windows and doors in Europe, which have a much different operating system, and which look very different as…
If you’ve decided that it’s time to replace your home windows, you might become slightly overwhelmed at all of the options. With so many new designs and styles to choose from, it’s not always easy to make a decisive choice right off the bat. Do you want a fiberglass frame? What about wood, vinyl or…
Oftentimes, the updates that we make on our homes are done out of necessity. Either an appliance is getting too old, the layout is out of date or the ceiling fans no longer work as well as they used to. When it comes to serious investments that can have a big impact on the home,…
Everyone has their own ways of doing things, and they’ll often stand by those beliefs no matter what anyone else says. Some homeowners might start spring cleaning earlier, some people insist on making hard-boiled eggs a certain way, and everyone has a unique opinion on the best way to bathe your pets. Fortunately, the specific…
When it comes to choosing a new door for your home, some people take the task very seriously. A new door helps to improve the curb appeal of a home, and also says a lot about the personal style of the homeowner. However, aside from the aesthetic benefits, a front door also plays a role…
When the warmer months roll around, a lot of people rely on their air conditioners to keep cool indoors. Unfortunately, this method isn’t the most cost-effective, and a lot of people have trouble affording this kind of luxury. Thankfully, there are quite a few different options for homeowners who want to keep cool while also…
Whether you’ve got older windows in your home or ones that were recently replaced, it’s always a good idea to prep them for the winter season. Colder weather often means cold breezes and water leaks, and if you’re not careful it will also mean window damage and a cold house. For many people, the outside…
When it comes to our homes, most homeowners want each room to feel comfortable, stylish and safe. When we put money into renovations, it’s usually because a space is outdated, broken, or we’re ready to move. Some homeowners have no intentions to sell in the coming months or years, but they do renovate with the…