Storage Cabinet...
Storage cabinets are needed everywhere in the house. A storage cabinet can be anything from a fancy wood box to metal storage cabinets. Garage storage cabinets can be savaged cabinets from other remodeling jobs. Here is the original post: Storage Cabinet
National Home Show Toronto Feb 20-Mar 1,...
What? National Home Show When? Feb. 20 – March 1, 2009! Where? The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd. The largest home show in Toronto is coming up next week with a plethora of home improvement and decor products, accessories, ideas, and celebrity guest appearances....
Home Renovation Tax Credit Information...
Many people have been wondering about the home renovation tax credit and just what exactly it entails. Information is now available on the Canadian government website , including a pamplet with further details . Below is a break down of the main points of interest: What is the time frame during which...
Curtains or Doors for this Cabinet?...
I managed to snag this cabinet from some tenants moving out of my old apartment building. The landlord had offered it to the tenants but they didn’t want it… not that I blame them. The cabinet was painted an unfortunate shade of orange – somewhere between tangerine and rust –...
Kitchen Island – DIY in One Weeken...
In my old apartment, cabinet and counter space were hard to come by. I came up with this plan for a portable, easy to construct, and relatively inexpensive kitchen island. It turned out better than I imagined, even though my construction technique was less than perfect. Assembling the Island The island...
5 Keys to a Successful Home Renovation...
Written by: Guest Home renovation can be a stressful undertaking. It is wise to deliberate carefully about renovations. All disputes over the renovation plan must be settled before the work begins or you are just postponing an inevitable (and probably heated) argument. Everyone in the family should...
How Safe is Your Home From Asbestos?...
“Asbestos Inspection” “Asbestos Removal” If you are in the real-estate industry, are potentially remodeling or purchasing a home, you may be at risk for asbestos exposure. Throughout the 20th century, asbestos was highly regarded as the ideal form of insulator and piping due...
An Open Letter from Hi Velocity and Ener...
An open letter to our Agents, Customers, Suppliers and Friends, Late Tuesday evening January 27 our manufacturing facilities and offices were totally destroyed by fire. While this occurred after hours and no one was in the building, all employees are devastated but thankfully in good health. Our thoughts...
Safely Disposing of Hazardous Household ...
I have more than a dozen rusty, half empty containers of paint, stain, sealer, and chemicals pyramided under my kitchen sink. It’s just a matter of time before they spontaneously combust. I knew that Chicago must have a facility specializing in hazardous materials disposal, but I had no idea where...

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