In the summer, our natural instinct is to lighten everything up - paler colours, more visual white space and a decidedly pared down environment. Things change. "Fall is about layering up and creating warmth," says Sally Healy, of Calgary-based Sally Healy Design.
It's true that warmer, richer colours signify the season naturally, "but I can take any palette and make it look like fall," say ...
What should be a part of your Fall Home Check List? It’s predominantly taking important precautions before sub zero temperatures come into effect.
If you live in a cold climate, you have had some unusually cold weather lately, and snow and ice may have caused some damage. Check for ice dams (ice on your roof, often in the area over the soffits under the roof shingles). They can damage the shingles/underlayment and cause internal water damage. If you have ice dams, check insulation and ventilation of your attic spaces, which should be ab ...
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How do I estimate how many yards of topsoil I need for a lawn? How do I estimate how many yards of mulch I need for garden beds? |
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Measure the length and width of the area that you need to cover and multiply those together. This will give you the area Figure out the thickness of the mulch/topsoil that you need and multiply this time ... |
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I need to replace the siding (parged stucco) on the chimney. I want to make sure that the cap is also 'done right' so it ties into the siding (whatever product I choose - either vinyl or vertical wood). Where should I start and what should I look for from a contractor/siding company to ensure the cap (top) is done properly, so that it is flashed around the top and base properl ... |
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I am curious regarding home heating costs. |
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Last October I replaced my asphalt driveway with concrete. After experiencing some very cold weather for several weeks, the driveway has raised up such that the edge of the driveway is at least two inches higher than the garage floor. I assume water has gotten under the driveway and expanded. The contractor compacted the gravel in the sub-base. What must I do t ... |
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