Archive for June 2014

Spring is in the air and homeowners are on the move. If you are in the market to hire a moving company, it pays to know your rights. Consumer Protection Ontario recommends getting at least three written estimates before choosing a mover. Once you’ve narrowed it down, make sure the estimate is part of the…

This summer is forecast to be a hot one, and central air conditioning can make all the difference in the comfort and enjoyment of your home. It can also be a drain on your wallet if the system is not operating at peak efficiency. If your older system is just chugging along, it may pay…

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, a time to thank him for all he’s done. Here are a few creative ways to say “thanks” to the man in your life on Father’s Day: Hire a computer geek and give him a few hours of technical support to clean up his computer, install new programs, fix…

Choosing a lawn fertilizer shouldn’t be difficult, but many people wonder what to buy and when to apply it for a great result. The Canadian Fertilizer Institute says they make it their business to know fertilizer and offer us the following tips for application and to keep our green space healthy: • Read the bag. The…

After last July’s floods, take precautions to ensure your home’s drainage system is working efficiently. If basement flooding has been a problem in the past, don’t wait to find a cure. Call a waterproofing professional for advice. Clean debris from window wells. To assist drainage, make sure there is a good layer of gravel on…