Tips and Tricks
Follow our different tips and tricks to save a lot of time and energy doing your home improvements projects!
For a well-planned extension project, please see the “Before you get started” section.
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Look for inspiration for colours and finishing techniques in the paint department of your home improvement store or in decorating magazines. Experimenting is not only fun but can produce stunning results!
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Air conditioning not only provides comfort but also stabilizes the humidity. Both ventilation and air conditioning systems work hand in hand to make a healthier and more energy-efficient home.
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Proper house cleaning goes beyond the weekly vacuuming, dusting and floor-washing. Some areas of the home are regularly overlooked, such as inside cupboards or under the range hood and large appliances, so it's worth making the effort to clean these areas properly. Disinfecting the places where germs are most likely to collect will also make your home healthier.
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Flooring materials differ, and so do their maintenance techniques. More regular cleaning is required in high-traffic areas of the home. Ceramic tile, vinyl, laminate and hardwood require regular damp mopping, while the grout between ceramic tiles also needs to be cleaned and sealed.
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Likewise, to renovate a home office, choosing long-lasting materials to reduce the flow of waste to landfills and effective energy-saving appliances is a good way to reduce the impact on the environment and on your health.
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Small chores like cleaning the leaves from gutters or spending a couple of hours touching up the paint on a fence or deck can make all the difference. All it takes is a little organization and a checklist of what to do each season. Having the right tools will make the job go faster and provide professional-looking results.
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Whether you need to repair a valve, solder a pipe, clean a gurgling water heater, get rid of a sewage smell, insulate pipes, prevent frozen pipes, or clean drains to prevent obstruction, this article gives you all the advice you need.
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Another project time-saver is to learn the tricks of the trade. Simple techniques such as using magnetized drill bits will carve valuable time off your projects...
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Bathrooms and laundry rooms are big water consumers, and because of all the humidity they produce, it is especially important to consider the factor of indoor air quality. Choosing products that are wear and moisture resistant will also improve the durability of the finishes and reduce resource waste.
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Once the foundation is in place and well insulated, the exterior walls are built, either by framing with wood or steel studs, or using insulated concrete forms from the footing to the roofline.
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The best choices for exterior cladding and roofing lend themselves to different styles, require little maintenance and are sturdy and long-lasting, to reduce resource use. Renovating the building envelope also provides other solid benefits, like improving the thermal insulation and airtightness of the home and reducing the effects of thermal islands.
While this kind of renovation can add to the value of your home, it’s also a major investment. Careful planning based on a budget and well-defined needs is your key to success.
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Begin the decluttering process by deciding which possessions belong in each room and what can be put into storage. Using a few tips from the decorating pros, the important items then can be incorporated into the room. The remainder can be stowed away until needed, for example sports gear and seasonal apparel.
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Lighting methods have evolved significantly in recent years, with the introduction of energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs as well as low-voltage light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are especially suitable for areas that need concentrated lighting or in portable lamps.
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