Chimney Repair Cost Guide | Flashing, Crown & Flue Repairs
So many homeowners forget about their chimneys when it comes to inspection, cleaning and repair. You buy your home and have the chimney inspection as part of your overall home inspection process, then it seems you forget about it. The only other time you think of the fireplace or chimney again is when it needs [...]
Tips for Lawn Fertilization
If you want to have a nice lawn in your yard then it is necessary to fertilize it on the correct schedule and with the right products. So many homeowners decide they are going to take steps to make their yards more beautiful, but then use the incorrect fertilizer at the wrong time. This can [...]
How To Spot and Fix Worn-Down Roofing Shingles
Roofs are essential to a home’s insulation and protection from outside elements. This much is obvious. Every living space needs a sturdy, reliable roof to keep the interior of the home and its occupants as safe and sound as possible. Buying a new roof or fixing patches here and there can be a tedious task [...]
How to Prepare to Refinish Your Hardwood Floor
You’re finally ready to get started on installing hardwood flooring you’ve been putting off for a while. The floor looks dingy and dull and you’re determined to make it shine like it did when it was brand new. It can be tempting to wait until the weekend and just jump into things, but you’re going [...]
64 Do It Yourself Pest Control & Pest Prevention Tips
With springtime right around the corner, not only do we get the pleasure of the trees and flowers coming back to life, many homeowners find that their homes are a safe haven for pests. Whether it’s bugs, mice, critters or snakes, almost every home has some kind pest control need that needs to be addressed [...]
Get Your Lawn & Garden Ready for Spring
Guest post by Lou Manfredini, Ace Hardware’s Home Expert With unseasonably warm temperatures, it has been a relatively mild winter across much of the country. While we aren’t finished with the winter season just yet, you can certainly see spring on the horizon! For those of you who love to work outside in your lawn [...]
10 Tips for Maintaining Your Bathtub
Having completed hundreds of bathroom renovations in London, Ontario, I have seen some pretty horrible bathtubs. The sad part is, a lot of these tubs wouldn’t have needed to be replaced if they had been maintained properly in the first place. Below is a set of tips for maintaining your bathtub as well as the [...]
Your HVAC System Maintenance Checklist
While it is highly recommended to have someone visit your home once a year and check your HVAC system, it is in your best interest to perform a regular maintenance checklist as well – every 1-2 months at the most. Here are some tasks you should include on that checklist to ensure you keep your [...]
Proper Snow Blower Tuneup and Maintenance
Proper snow blower maintenance includes tuneups every season. When winter is over, you will need to prepare your snow blower for summer storage to ensure it’s ready for the next snowy season. But there are also important snow blower tuneups that need to be taken care of in the fall, before the first flurries, so [...]
The Many Advantages to Installing Hardwood Flooring
The beauty of hardwood floors is not the only reason that they are the most preferred flooring option. Hardwood floors are a classy choice that enhances any design style. Whether a room is traditional or modern in décor, there is a hardwood floor that would complement it. Before choosing to install carpet or tile, consider [...]
