Home Improvement Articles (Sorted by date)

Dream House Can Be A Reality

(NC)—For many Canadians who have only dreamt of buying a home, it can now become a reality. While the actual dream may differ—a house with a big back yard for gardening, or a condo in the sky with a great view of the city—buying any...
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Home Reno Plans: Value Added Or Value Subtracted?

(NC)—Canadians' ongoing love affair with renovating their homes is alive and well, with more than $20 billion being spent every year since the new Millennium.
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Don't Lose Your Cool When Selecting An Air Conditioning Contractor

(NC)—The Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada advises consumers to follow these six considerations when hiring an air conditioning contractor:1.
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Can Your Central Air Conditioning System Handle The Summer Heat?

(NC)—Do you rely on central air conditioning to make the summer's heat and humidity more bearable? If so, now is the time to ensure that your equipment is in tip-top shape.
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Home Safety Tips: Arm Yourself Against The Threat Of A Break-In

(NC)—In 1999, Statistics Canada reported that there were approximately 92,485 break and enters reported to police, however, some of these crimes remained unreported.
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Home Safety Tips For Seniors

(NC)—Did you know that in Canada, every day approximately 1000 people celebrate their 50th birthday?As time goes on, more and more Canadians are staying in their homes longer.
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Tearing Down the House

Last year, we bought this big ol' 1887 house. We are just now coming to grips with the magnitude of the "upgrades" planned. With a baby on the way and Little Lady all of two years old burning calories faster than pillagers burn the...
David LeonhardtAugust 06, 2003

Change The Style Of Your Interior With A Minimum Of Costs

The style of your interior depends for a great part on the decoration on the walls. Using the right picture on the right place can make your room look bigger. I experienced this for myself when I came in this business.
Clark VansteenselJuly 22, 2003

Home Of The Year

We were gathered 'round the television, where Little Lady was watching an episode of Stuart Little. The kids had entered their house for a Home Of The Year contest sponsored by some fancy magazine.I turned to my wife with yet another one of my...
David LeonhardtJuly 16, 2003

How To Give Your Home More Space

Have you been wondering how to free up space in your home? Do you live in a dorm or an efficiency where every inch of space counts? Maybe you're tired of trying to come up with ideas on how to reduce the clutter?
Tameka NorrisJuly 09, 2003