If you live near the county side, natural parks, or at the edge of a forest, deer may be a common visitor. If you’re a first-time homeowner, the site of these animals might be pleasing. However, over time the outcome can be devastating. These animals are just like lambs and...

There is nothing better than being able to feel cozy and warm in your own home during the chilling winter months, with the comfort of knowing that you have successfully maximized energy efficiency for the cold season. It has become common for home builders - including in East Vancouver Real...

Does the exterior of your home leave you less than enthused? Does it feel like your house is a cookie-cutter replica of every other one on your street? Do you wish there was a way to modernize it, and make it look more unique and beautiful? All of these play...

The real estate world can be a bit slippery for inexperienced minds. For first-time home buyers, the whole experience can be a bit scary. Buying a house is one of the biggest most important investments people make in their lifetime. In addition to that, a house is something you'll have...

Too many times, homeowners spend frivolously on home improvement projects that, frankly, aren’t worth the money and bring no real value to the property. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how good your place looks if you end up overspending to maintain it. By not prioritizing your...

Your roof takes a lot of hits over the years, especially if you experience all four seasons in all of their glory. From pounding rain to sub-zero temperatures, to baking sun summer after summer, there is so much that your roof protects you from. All this beating, however, takes its...

Thunderstorms can cause havoc in your home and can even harm your family, especially if lightning strikes start fires within the building. You might believe that thunderstorms are simply freak weather events that are impossible to predict or to prepare your home for. However, there are many solutions that you...

Getting a new asphalt driveway is something most homeowners don’t have to do often, so it’s normal for most to be completely in the dark about it. They might not know what to do after getting their new driveway, but especially, what they should avoid. This is why it’s important...

You have heard the term “Home away from home,” and no, it is not just a cliche because home is everything for most people. When they have to be away for a road trip or business trip, they are very much connected to their homes and crave its warmth in...

It is tough to predict when severe weather will strike in your area. But you can prepare for whatever might happen when you look at how you can secure your home from a storm or other severe weather threat. These points are useful if you’re in an area prone to...