So Many Choices … Kitchen Countertops

Kitchen Countertops

Today we can find a variety of counter top materials to use to create a specific look or feel in a kitchen.  Let’s take a look at the variety of kitchen countertops and their pros and cons to using them in a kitchen. Read More


Maintenance Tip: Inspect Attic for Leaks During Heavy Rain

Inspect Attic for Leaks

Heavy rains can cause challenges around your home. If you have heavy rains, it is a good time to climb in your attic and inspect attic for leaks during these heavy rains. Specifically check in areas where openings might exist like vents and check roof lines or any changes in roof direction or slope.  If you do have leaks, address them immediately as water in your attic can Read More


The Value of Home Maintenance Infographic

The Value of Home Maintenance

Often times conducting home maintenance projects becomes a reactive activity in a home. But to maintain and even improve the value of your home, regular maintenance is recommended. The value of home maintenance has many different components. Good home maintenance can keep a family safe and healthy. It can also reduce long term and short term expenses. Maintaining a home by performing home maintenance tasks can also increase the sales value of your home. Additionally, proactive maintenance can help avoid high replacement costs of specific equipment which results in energy efficiency, reductions in utility costs, and a clean air home. One important value of home maintenance is keeping your home healthy to keep all the members of the household healthy.  Take a look at this HomeZada infographic on how to specifically take care of your home and understand the home maintenance and its value. 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