Home renovation guide

Starting in the mid-1800s, indoor plumbing began flowing through homes in North America. Original piping was made from materials such as cast iron, steel, brass or lead (yikes!). Fortunately, copper piping was introduced in the 1930s … Read More

What do you see when you look outside your window: a deck, porch, veranda, balcony or patio? These names are sometimes used interchangeably to describe outdoor areas attached to a home. Still, each has its own … Read More

In our homes, we don’t often consider the space above our heads. But, whether you own or rent, an attic is a critical component to the structure and well-being of your home. To some, building a … Read More

Home heating is an essential part of living in Canada. Our sub-zero winters require us to bundle up in cozy sweaters, don our fuzziest slippers, keep a fire going (if we’re lucky enough to have a … Read More

For a home with an underground basement, ground level windows can result in a living space that lacks natural light. That’s where window wells come in: these reinforced pockets of shovelled-out earth around basement windows allow … Read More

To keep comfortable in winter, you walk around your home in socks and slippers. You dream of a heated floor and the warmth it brings. If this describes you, then you might consider having radiant floor … Read More