Household maintenance is an essential part of being a home owner. Not only does it ensure that your internal environment stays healthy, but it is also necessary to maintain your new home warranty if you live in a house or condominium that is less than seven years old. All new homes in Ontario come with [...]

(ARA) – When it comes to protecting your home’s value, you have no control over some of the factors that influence real estate values, like nearby retail development or the job market in your area. You can, however, take control over one major factor in your home’s value, its health and the health of your [...]

(ARA) – While the bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in the home, it is also the area where we store a multitude of items, from cosmetics to cleaners, laundry to linens. With this in mind, it’s easy for your bath to feel more like crowded, cluttered chaos than the spa sanctuary we [...]

(ARA) – Everyone loves granite for kitchen and bath countertops, but many homeowners find this option for adding value to their home, too pricey. When considering a kitchen update I found that granite typically costs $50 to $100 per square foot (including installation). Gail Turner, a top real estate agent in Chicago, agrees that, “While [...]

The only thing scarier than this picture is the heating bill the homeowner can expect this winter (ARA) – This year’s winter weather has been unpredictable, but homeowners can take a few simple steps now to ensure chilly temperatures and monthly heating bills don’t take a bite out of their wallet. Seeing your home through [...]

(NC)—Here’s the latest news to make bathroom installations much easier. Leading manufacturer, Saniflo Canada, has introduced a new system that requires less time on the job site for contractors and minimal stress for the do-it-yourselfers. The new Saniaccess 3 is an easy-to-open double-panel macerating unit that provides quick access to the internal components so that [...]

(NC)—Anyone who’s ever done it knows that adding a bathroom to the home can be quite a challenge. Finding the right plumber and installing the drainage line can take days of construction, not to mention deep pockets. “We can help with that,” says Daniel Cayer, the national sales manager for Saniflo Canada, an industry leader [...]

(NC)—If you’re building or renovating, take a look at this bathroom news: Two of the most advanced eco-friendly toilets have arrived from Saniflo Canada. Both products utilize a dual flush system, which uses approximately 38% less water per flush than a low-flush toilet, which not only contributes to helping the environment, but will also increase [...]

(NC)—Every year it seems spring can’t come soon enough. People head outside to enjoy the warmer weather and tackle the “to-do” lists that have been growing over the winter months. But we should always keep safety top of mind during this time. Take a look at this list of spring safety reminders from leading Canadian [...]

(NC)—Unexpected plumbing issues can be messy and frustrating to resolve and many of these problems, such as a dripping pipe or clogged toilet, can be fixed within the walls of your home. However, when you’re faced with a wet basement due to a backed up sewer line, your plumber may have to go beyond the [...]