1568 Search Results for "installing shingles properly"
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Weeping tile important component in new home
Question: I am currently building a new house in River Park South and upon reviewing the blueprints a couple days ago, I noticed the plan does not include the typical exterior weeping tile system. Instead, the plan calls for a . . .
Posted: 2015-10-24
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MIKE HOLMES: A permit can save you from shoddy work
It's a new year and a lot of people are thinking about resolutions. Some people want to look better, some want to feel better, and some just want their homes to be better. That's what renovations are for. But if . . .
Posted: 2012-01-21
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Backsplash alternative simple and stylish
Plastic panels a perfect fit in Mexican-themed kitchen
When the words "kitchen backsplash" are uttered during the design phase of a kitchen remodel, my thoughts usually travel to the same vision — a 12x12-inch mosaic of smaller tile that emulates the colour scheme of the newly chosen cupboards, . . .
Posted: 2020-03-07
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Let there be light!
But let it be the right kind
Lighting is one of the most important elements to think about when designing rooms, inside or out. Lighting is both practical and decorative. A variety of lighting options allows us to work and play safely and creates a mood that enhances . . .
Posted: 2008-06-08
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Minor evidence of moisture in crawl space likely not an issue
Question: I think about you every time I open the hatch to enter the crawl space below our basement floor. We had the home custom built in 2007 and I presume met all bylaw requirements of the day. The dirt . . .
Posted: 2021-02-27
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Budding professionals
Sowing the seeds for future landscape horticulturists
What does a landscape horticulturist do? The common response might be that a landscape horticulturist is someone who works outdoors and cares for or designs residential landscapes. That’s an important part of what such a professional does, but it only . . .
Posted: 2024-12-07
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MIKE HOLMES: A bright idea -- for environment and wallet
There is more energy reaching Earth from the sun every day than we could ever use. It's free, safe and endlessly renewable. Why wouldn't you want to take advantage of it? Getting the power for your home from the sun isn't . . .
Posted: 2009-04-12
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ASK THE INSPECTOR: Tree care can help avoid damage to homes
QUESTION: About five feet from the side of our River Heights house there are two young maples trees about four years old. Will the roots from these trees become a problem for the house eventually? Thanks, Lawrence Marmel ANSWER: There are definite . . .
Posted: 2013-08-31
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Make eco-friendly choices
CALGARY -- Global warming is a contentious topic that gets sensible folk steamed. Every day brings new reports of drastic change to our planet and dire consequences that follow wanton energy consumption and careless human activity. Even if you are inclined . . .
Posted: 2008-07-27
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Plenty of options to complete deck
Open or closed, there is usable space down below
Clients have varied reasons for wanting to close-in the area below a newly built deck with skirting, including keeping out the varmints, using the area for storage and perhaps they feel leaving it open looks unfinished. Fortunately, there are a few . . .
Posted: 2019-06-08