By Lee Wallender Contributing Writer Is your garage a safe, dry home for your vehicles and possessions? Or is it a cluttered, frustrating junk catch-all that makes your blood boil whenever you open the garage door? Since it’s estimated that ...
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Feed SubscriptionBasic Do It Yourself Home-Repair Tool Kit
By Lee Wallender Contributing Writer That flimsy set of three tools that your aunt and uncle got you for college graduation will not do the trick when it comes to serious home repairs. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, ...
Read More »Prolong The Life Of Your Hardwood Floors
By Lee Wallender Guest Writer Hardwood floors have long been a coveted house feature, because they positively radiate a sense of classic warmth and tradition. Because hardwood flooring has literally been around for centuries and many of the floors found ...
Read More »Protecting Your Plants From Winter Weather
By Chris McLaughlin Guest Writer I’ll admit, up front, that I am not the biggest fan of winter. The first rains are nice, cozy, and seasonal. First snows are gorgeous, all wonderland and Christmas-like. But once wet weather marches into ...
Read More »Guide To Being A Better Neighbor And Homeowner
By Lee Wallender Guest Columnist If you have ever rented or shared an apartment and then purchased your own home or condominium, you know the heady feeling of freedom that property ownership brings. Now that you own your house and ...
Read More »Growing And Caring For Late-Blooming Flowers
By Kevin Espiritu Contributing Writer Now that August is upon us, the summer flower season is coming to a close…….or is it? Some of the most popular summer perennials are out of season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy ...
Read More »How To Get Rid Of Bathroom Ceiling Mould
(NC) Many Canadian bathroom ceilings grow mould, but simply rolling on new paint won’t make your ceiling look great again. For lasting success, you need to follow the multi-step process below. Start by killing ceiling mold with a registered non-bleach ...
Read More »Six Renovations That Actually Increase The Value Of Your Home
Written by Morgan Kraljevich Buying a fixer-upper home isn’t just about saving on upfront costs anymore; tons of people are rushing out and snagging up project homes on the cheap because it’s a great way to gain equity and it provides ...
Read More »How To Reinvent Your Outdoor Dining Space
(NC) As the temperature heats up, Canadians are bringing the style and comfort of their interiors outside to create an extension of their living area. And with traditional, contemporary and transitional options available, extending your home’s aesthetic to your patio ...
Read More »Fabulous Ways To Reuse Broken Glass And Mirrors In Your Decor
Written by Erin Trafford and Dan Basquill It happens to the best of us. We inadvertently bump into a wall, sending a mirror or frame crashing to the ground, shattering to pieces. Or maybe the kids and pets are being too ...
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