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Published on Friday, 02 December 2016 00:24

Everyone has at least one -- the house on the street that lights up in splendor around the holiday season. Decorations are in abundance both indoors and out, and just seeing the house brings on a smile. But as beautiful as it might be, that home may also be a safety risk if the decorator hasn't followed precautions like these offered by CSA Group:

The value in knowing R-Value

Published on Wednesday, 30 November 2016 00:06

If you are in the midst of renovating or building your home, it is likely you have heard the term "R-Value" being thrown around. Understanding what it means and its importance is the real test.

Measuring the ability to limit the heat flow transferred through insulation is known as R-Value, say specialists in this field.

Home building methods face major changes

Published on Tuesday, 29 November 2016 00:26

All across North America, home builders tend to agree that the better real estate investments -- for both the occupant and for future re-sale value -- may be best served by a whole new approach to construction.

Make Gutter Cleaning Safer and Easier

Published on Monday, 07 November 2016 00:47

Nobody enjoys gutter cleaning. Yet it's much more important than many homeowners think. Rain flowing over windows, doors, and siding can rot fascia as well as door and window framing. It can erode the soil around your home and damage its foundation, and also cause a wet basement, mold, and mildew. To help keep gutters operating properly and to protect your investment, try these tips:

Employ simple fire prevention measures to maximize safety

Published on Saturday, 22 October 2016 00:13

Did you know that, according to the National Fire Protection Association, most people have a false sense of security regarding house fires, believing that they would have approximately six minutes to evacuate their home in the event of a fire?