The key to selling a home is making it stand out from the pack. Marketing your home as eco-friendly will create a modern, innovative, vibe that will set it apart from the rest of the listings on the market. Even if a buyer isn’t particularly interested in green living, the potential cost savin
Normally, people will spend at least one-third of their time every day inside or around their house, so it’s no surprise that a lot of people buying houses would be asking a lot of questions about indoor air quality. Basically, if breathing the air inside your house could make you sick, then i
Turning Your New House into a Home After all of the stress which comes from buying a new house and moving your life into it, all you really want is a comfortable home to relax in. Just because you call it your new home, doesn’t mean it will feel like one just yet! Everyone feels the need t
Blinds are meant to control the flow of light into your home and give you the privacy that you so badly desire, rather than to leak light into your home and cause you hours of annoyance. Unfortunately, that is the case all too often. Window treatments should work perfectly, block out the light when
Windows don’t always get much attention in the construction field, but they should. Not only are they a huge aspect of a home’s aesthetic appearance, windows are often at the heart of a home’s energy efficiency. Choosing the right style is only overshadowed by finding a manufacture
Many people consider some small bathroom renovations to either create a haven in their home or to increase the value of it. But one of the biggest reasons to renovate a bathroom typically gets overlooked. Overhauling the bathroom to make it safer for an aging population is not only a sound investm
Kitchen renovations can give you an opportunity to instantly increase the value of your property. In fact, research has shown that a kitchen renovation can provide up to 75% to 100% or more returns on the initial investment made. But not all design choices will generate high returns. It’s im
What is green? Green means environmentally friendly. Today the trend and idea of saving the planet or at least not damaging it even more is extremely popular among people of all ages. Many green buildings are located, constructed, designed, and maintained in Canada to promote resource conservatio
Whether you are building a new home or renovating your old one, the type of flooring matters. This is because the materials you choose can actually have a large impact on the resale value of your home. It is becoming more common for potential homeowners to consider the state of the floors when dec
What is the point of building a stunning house if its beauty is going to fade in a few years? If your property is not maintained properly, it will affect its appeal and profitability. This does not mean that you have to use floor scrubbers every other day. However, using such equipment on a regula
