Taking Care of Yourself During a Home Project

First Aid Kit - Taking Care of Yourself

Time for a little safety announcement. Inevitably you are cleaning your house, finishing some project, or fixing something that broke in your home. And all of a sudden you actually cut yourself, trip on something, or just plain bang into something. Injuries happen around the home. But what do you need to do taking care of yourself with good first aid practices.

First of all, if you are seriously injured with deep cuts Read More


The Color Red is Taking our Hearts Away

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not celebrate red in our homes. Like any other color accent added to a room or home, red brings this bold statement. And in some cases the fun and intense personality of the homeowner. This vibrant ruby color also represents strength, passion and love.   Read More


Winter Maintenance Tip: Sweeping Snow off Shallow Roofs

Sweeping Snow off Shallow Roofs

This year a lot of very cold weather with lots of snow has made its way through already cold territories. To protect your home during these snow situations it is best to remove any snow on shallow roofs.  Snow becomes impacted, wet and heavy creating so much weight on low shallow roofs by  Read More


Urban Living

Urban Living

Urban living is growing. Homeowners are heading back into the city and taking on smaller properties like condos to be close to work, close to activity and managing a smaller footprint. Living in an urban setting has some different characteristics than living in the suburbs. However some principles of living in both areas are the same. Read More


Winter Maintenance Tip: Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Pruning trees and shrubs in winter have multiple impacts on your home. Keeping those trees and shrubs close to the home trim can help with any potential damage that could occur from falling branches or winds driving tree branches into the home. Trimming these branches can also help to manage overgrowth where burglars could potentially hide.

Cutting and trimming certain trees and shrubs can also support a Read More