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Ready to warm up your home?

October 18th, 2011

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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

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 se ...

Fall Home Maintenance Check List

October 15th, 2011
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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Autumn Ought Tos

What should be a part of your Fall Home Check List? It’s predominantly taking important precautions before sub zero temperatures come into effect.

Lawn and Garden:

  • Make sure your lawn is primed and in good enough shape to survive the winter.
  • Trim flowers and buds in your garden and plant the bulbs yo ...

Some February Home Maintenance Suggestions

February 5th, 2009

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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

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 dam ...

Calculating Topsoil Needs

June 15th, 2008
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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4


HOW DO I CALCULATE TOPSOIL NEEDS?

Question

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?


Answer

Measure the length and width of the area that you need to cover and multiply those together. This will give you the area

Figur ...

CHECK REFRIGERATOR COILS

May 27th, 2007
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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4


Throwing out the moldy leftovers is not the only cleaning your refrigerator needs. Because it's the biggest user of electricity in your home, you want it to work as efficiently as possible. And it can't be efficient with dirty coils.


WHAT ? Clean your refrigerator coils.

WHEN ? Twice a year.
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HOW DO I FLASH CLADDING ON A CHIMNEY?

April 15th, 2007
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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4


Question

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 ( ...

DO SETBACK THERMOSTATS SAVE MONEY

March 7th, 2007

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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

Question

I am curious regarding home heating costs.

Let me use the situation, of three identical homes heating with the same central systems.

1st home. The thermostat is left on all the time at 70 F
2nd home. The thermostat is left on all the time at 72 F
3rd home. During the day the thermostat is left at 68 F ...

Problem - Heaving Driveway

March 4th, 2007

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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

HEAVING DRIVEWAY

Question

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 exp ...

THE DANGERS OF COMBUSTIBLE INSULATION

November 16th, 2006

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Whistler Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

A well-intentioned, do-it-yourself project can easily create a lethal situation.

 


WHAT ? Check your home for combustible insulation.

WHEN ? Fall.

WHY ? When plastic insulation burns, it gives off a tremendous amount of heat. The fire tends to travel very quickly across the surface of the ...

TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONING POWER

October 26th, 2006

While we hate to admit it, summer is gone. It's time to shut off your air conditioner for the winter. There's more to it than just flicking the little switch on the thermostat from "cool" to "heat".


WHAT ? Shut off your air conditioner for the winter.

WHEN ? Now, or when you're sure you won't be using it anymore this season.

WHY ? Because there is a heater built ...
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