All experts agree that you should update your windows & doors for energy efficiency. Windows and doors can account for up to 25 percent of total house heat loss. This makes a difference on both our environment and on our energy bills when heating our homes in the winter or cooling our homes in the summer with air conditioning.
This article, with some content provided by Natural Resources Canada, deals with upgrading or replacing windows and doors to save energy. Read more »
Even though we are all spending a lot more time indoors right now, it is important to still get enough sunlight. Studies show that Mother Earth has been exposed to the sun for at least 3 billion whole years. This confirms that all life forms depend on it. Sunshine is not just important for plants but also for us humans. There are many ways to get more sunlight into our lives. The easiest, and socially-distancing, friendliest way, is to make sure we allow it to enter our homes through our windows and/or skylights and sun-tunnels. Pull back the curtains, open a window and let the sun shine in! Read more »
We love architecture, especially windows and doors. Whenever we travel we find ourselves photographing them! Thankfully we aren’t alone in our appreciation of this, dare we say, art form. Friends also photograph stunning buildings, windows and doors on their vacations and occasionally we ask for their photos to share (as we did here – thanks Deneen Amarante for permission to use your wonderful photos in this blog). Read more »
Whether you are selling your home or you just want to be the envy of your neighbours, a well-maintained exterior can make a huge difference when it comes to your home’s curb appeal. Luckily there are things you can do, within a range of budgets, to help your home look its best (and sell faster and for the best price – if that is your intention)! We’ve compiled a list of curb appeal enhancements you can work on this summer. Read more »
We are just a few months into the New Year but we are already seeing a few renovation trends emerge. Here is a list compiled by Scott McGillivaray (real estate expert and host of HGTV Canada’s Income Property, Moving the McGillivrays and Buyers Bootcamp) on his picks for the big home renovation trends for 2019. Read more »
