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By Lee Wallender Renovation Specialist Your kitchen or bathroom needs countertops, but which type of material is right? Your choice of countertop materials certainly does hinge on that all-important factor: cost. Yet there are other factors to consider, some of ...

By Lee Wallender Renovation Specialist Hear that sound? Those asphalt shingles above your head are calling out for help. They may look tough, but shingles are actually more delicate than one might imagine. In fact, they are only as good ...

By Nina M. Zitani Guest Writer People across North America love to garden, yet the vast majority of garden plants are non-native species. Day-lilies, peonies, roses, chrysanthemums and butterfly bushes, just to name a few, are all non-natives. They evolved ...

(NC) — While the hottest trends might not always match your personal taste, there’s likely something that will inspire you to try something new. Whether you’re planning to do a complete kitchen renovation, or just looking to add some trendy ...

(NC) — The new year brings new wants and needs for the home, and that renovation you’ve been holding off on is now at the top of your mind. Whether it’s a simple room makeover or big-time overhaul, it’s important ...

By Lee Wallender Contributing Writer Nothing is worse than having your furnace break down in the throes of winter. Swirling snow and dancing leaves are only charming when you are warm and cozy indoors. Winter’s beauty becomes a dismal sight ...

By Lee Wallender Contributing Writer Are self-congratulations in order? It might be okay to pat yourself on the back already. A large number of these pre-winter repairs, fixes, and inspections are so easy and inexpensive that it is inevitable you ...

By Rosa da Silva Guest Writer It’s that time of the year when mornings are met with crisp autumn air, when scarlet and amber leaves crunch beneath your feet and when restaurant menus are filled with everything pumpkin spice. We ...

(NC) — A thick, healthy lawn is a lot more than nice-looking green space.  Well-maintained turf contributes to a deeper root structure that helps your lawn withstand the extreme heat and cold of our Canadian climate, cools our atmosphere and ...

(NC) — Although some of us may be hanging on to warmer temperatures, it’s inevitable that cooler weather is on its way. With the change in seasons comes a change in home maintenance that’s needed to prepare for the cooler ...