Renovation Tips & Advice

Blinds and shades are a big part of any decorating budget. Ironically, they're often neglected after installation and allowed to fall into disrepair or get dirty. Here's some advice for keeping your blinds and shades looking like new.

Before you build your dream home, you will need to clear the site. How much you clear depends on what you are building, but for appearance's sake it makes sense to retain as much existing vegetation as possible. Follow these guidelines to get started

When embarking on home maintenance projects, a positive, can-do attitude will save you money, time, frustration — even possibly injury. Bear these points in mind before you begin.

If you encounter the unpleasant sight and smell of mildew in your basement, here are easy steps you can take get rid of them once and for all.

Good windows keep a home comfy and growing in value. That's why they need care. What are the five telling signs that it's time to repair your windows?

When faced with limited space in your home, building recessed shelves is a great way to add storage space, and it’s easy to do using your existing side walls.

It can be hard finding space for all the stuff in your house without going through the decluttering process. Thankfully, here are some clever storage solutions for every room in your home.

Closet organizers help you get the most out of your space, making storage and organization a breeze. Here are some tips when looking at options for yours.

Planning to work on your house? Have you thought about living in your home during the renovations? With some resourcefulness and a bit of preparation, this option may be possible. Here's how.

Home renovations can be exciting when you're working with the right contractor and a nightmare if you're not. Use these tips to keep things exciting.

Remodelling your home is a major undertaking that can put a strain on your budget. Use these tips to improve your home for less.

Keeping up the curbside appeal of your home is key to maintaining its value. To help, here are four tips to care for the walkways and driveways around your house.

Repairing holes and tears in fibreglass and metal screens is much more economical than replacing the whole screen. Here's a practical guide to working with these screens.

The modern, energy efficient fireplace is most often used as a focal point in a room, built to add style as much as heat. Here are a few tips for buying an indoor fireplace.

Working safely isn't just an important practice — it should be a habit. Follow these tips and you'll be on your way to making working safely second nature.

To choose eco-friendly building materials, you'll need to consider everything from how a material is produced to is it biodegradable. Here are 8 hints to help you figure it out...

Given the mounting interest in environmental issues, many homeowners are going green and choosing eco-friendly options when remodelling their home. In addition to being beneficial for the environment, green remodelling can also save you plenty of mon

Sliding windows are popular and easy to use, but here are five tips to keep them running smoothly and looking great.

Building your own home from a kit can be time consuming but if you have the patience it can be rewarding and you would save yourself a lot of money. Here's some things to look out for.

Home renovations can be a nightmare when you're trying to create your dream house. You'll need to be flexible, but more importantly, the knowledge you go in with will save you a lot of money and headaches. These tips for tiling and plumbing should be