GROOMING THE GARAGE
It’s a purchase that most people will make only once or twice in a lifetime, but a garage door is one of the hardestworking components of a home and a big contributor…
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Cool Tools
Doing a job well requires skill, of course. But having some great tools on hand never hurts. With technological advances and plenty of innovation, manufacturers are making tools that are more powerful,…
Why the Best Leaders Serve Others
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” ~ Mahatma Gandhi As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we have an amazing opportunity to serve others. I’ve…
Du nouveau dans le monde de la toiture et du revêtement extérieur
Comme un habit, le revêtement extérieur d’une résidence lui confère un style. Aussi, comme c’est le cas quand on magasine un vêtement, ce qui est sur le marché, ce qui est possible…
Des idées créatives au-delà des conventions
Photo : CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd Les entrepreneurs qui cherchent à se faire un nom ou à augmenter leur chiffre d’affaire dans le domaine de la construction et de la rénovation…
Des fenêtres au goût du jour
Les fenêtres prennent de plus en plus d’importance lors de la conception de maisons, au niveau de leurs tailles aussi bien qu’au niveau du style; Cependant, leur performance reste un point très…
Window Fashion
Windows are taking a bigger role of the home’s design in both size and style; however, performance remains as important as ever to homeowners. In recent years, whether through upgrades offered by…
What’s New in Roofing & Siding
Much like a good suit, a home’s exterior makes a statement to the world. Also like a suit, what’s available, what’s possible and what’s in fashion will change, over time. Natural and…
Doors, What Consumers Want
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. For homeowners, the entrance system is the first impression their home makes on its guests. For the contractors installing exterior doors,…
Railings: Get a Grip on What’s New
As the weather warms up, more and more Canadians blur the lines between their indoor and outdoor living spaces. As that happens, interior design trends impact our exteriors. That’s certainly the case…
Paints, Stains & Decks for today
In the past, any exterior paint or stain project would be fraught with risks. Rain could ruin fresh applications. Temperatures too high or too low could affect drying times and the overall…
Concrete Jungle
Whether you’re driving on Ontario’s Highway 407 ETR, riding on Montreal’s subway system or landing at Vancouver International Airport, the “concrete jungle” surrounds all of us. With its basic ingredients dating back…
Backyard & Beyond
Photo courtesy of CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd Contractors looking to make their name or grow their business in backyard construction and renovation should be looking beyond the notion of simply building…
The Magic of Moulding
About a decade ago, while selling her family’s house, Tammy Mackay learned the impact of moulding on a home’s value, first hand. As the Vice President and CEO of Moulding Warehouse in…
Interior Door Trends
You would be forgiven for thinking that when it comes to interior doors, home-owners are satisfied with the same old styles, as if these room dividers
work best when they do nothing more…
FLOORING THE CONSUMER
Technology improvements are boosting interest in flooring materials from homeowners and builders, and the contractors who serve them. Written by Lawrence Cummer Technology improvements are boosting interest in some flooring materials from…