As Canada faces its second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it has become crucial to follow health and safety guidelines in everything we do. This holds for nearly everyone, but it’s exceptionally applicable to those who work in a healthcare setting. Most notably, it strikes close to home for frontline workers who are treating…
It’s a must that we should have clean air inside our homes, especially if we have children as they’re more prone to illness compared to adults. As we have been going on with our lives, living in the city, we need to come home to fresh and clean air as we have already fought our…
Evolution in roof framing has been visible over the years. Gone are the days when rafters dominate the construction industry when it comes to roof framing. At present, 90% of home and building construction now use trusses as their roof frames. With this dramatic shift, one could ask, what happened to rafters? What are its…
Through the years, showers have become symbols of modernity, convenience, and sophistication in homes. We have witnessed the evolution of showers from simple rain-drop, elongated showerheads to temperature regulating ones. Thus, it is no wonder that we now talk about the different types of shower valves. Each type of shower valve has a unique feature…
If you have entered colonial homes, you must have encountered those classic and shiny wood floorings exuding that warm glow from its rich brown color. If yes, chances are, you have seen the ethereal teak flooring. It is a known fact that teak flooring has effortlessly made its way to the top tier of the…
Sewer cleanouts are not everyday topics. As a matter of fact, most homeowners would not know what a sewer cleanout is, what it does, and where it is located. They only become relevant topics when something goes wrong in the pipes or when clogs suddenly become a problem. The truth is, knowing the ins and…
There are a handful of reasons as to why pine remains to be one of the most popular choices when it comes to home flooring. For one, it is a relatively affordable choice compared to other wood floorings. It does not fall short when it comes to durability too. Aside from these, pines are easy…
Painting jobs could be costly depending on the color combinations that you want to achieve. If only you could do it yourself, you would not need to doze out much money right? The truth is, you could do any painting job on your own and it all starts with knowing how many coats of primer…
In other circumstances, pink would have been a happy color but not if you saw your bathroom tiles or shower with pink mold. While experts say that pink mold should not be a cause of panic, one cannot help but wonder why they made it inside your bathroom in the first place. For this post,…
Does putting latex over an oil-based primer work or not? Latex is a type of paint that is linked to other examples such as vinyl styrene and water-based acrylic paints. The “latex” moniker roots from the artificial polymer chains with behaviors similar to natural latex, so they’re more like latex-like paint. You can alternatively call…
Have you ever heard about Quonset hut homes before? If you are looking into an outdoor storage shed or mechanical equipment storage, then you must have encountered this name at least once. Ideal for all kinds of storage, even as a metal house or airplane hangar, Quonset huts are excellent shelters. What is a Quonset…
Every homeowner knows that the basement is the most humid place in the house. This is so because it is underground, and has few to no windows, and is surrounded by concrete. Your basement is the haven of molds because of the adequate amount of humidity in the area. A dry basement does not mean…
Let me paint a picture for you. You go to your room and step onto something hard that harms you, you need to sneak your way to your bed because there isn’t sufficient space to walk, your bed has gigantic heaps of apparel spread all over the place, your table moans under books, papers, cups,…
Every one of us wants our home to look neat and clean not only from outside from inside as well. Dusty and bad-looking wall paint is not only the reason why your living room or any other room is looking bad. One of the biggest reasons behind the poor home interior is the lack of…
A lot of us are spending much more time at home these days. And with all this extra time at home… We’re looking for ways to make our living space more comfortable and entertaining. With staycations becoming more popular than ever, we want to make the most out of our leisure time. I’d like to…
We have heard this phrase, “Home is where the heart is,” plenty of times, and undoubtedly, it’s true. But, have you heard this phrase, “Room is where your soul is?” We bet you haven’t. Well, the room is a place where, when you enter, you heave a sigh of relief and feel calm. Moreover, your…
The kitchen is the heart of the home, meaning a problem that starts there can quickly spread to the rest of the household. From not having enough space to battling pests, the potential dramas are many and varied. Fortunately, every issue does have an answer. Read on for five straightforward solutions to the most common…
Homeowners tend to be wary with a kitchen renovation or upgrade as they fear it can be extremely expensive or out of reach. That’s why they hesitate to give it the shape and form they desire. But you don’t have to give up on this. If you want your kitchen to wear a farmhouse charm…
Whether you admit it or not, the type of blankets that we use has a direct effect on the level of comfort our bedrooms have, and the overall quality of sleep and rest that we feel when we retreat to our beds. Blankets are important in home furnishing and since they vary in types because…
Whether you are an interior designer or a meticulous homeowner, you would understand that kitchen curtains are important in expressing the overall aesthetics of your home. The kitchen is a vital space as hearty meals are prepared there and food is shared among friends and family members. Kitchen curtains make or break the whole kitchen…
According to research conducted by the National Survey of Student Engagement, the average time that students spend on studying is 17 hours per week. That’s about 2.5 hours of continuous studying per day. It may not sound like too much time to spend in a library on a daily basis. But it is. You’re not…
