5 Best White Paint Colours for Your Home

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5 Best White Paint Colours for Your Home

Have you ever stood in a paint store with the intention of picking up some white paint? You thought that task was going to be easy, didn't you?! When you started looking at your options for white, you were probably overwhelmed at how much selection there was. It's absolutely incredible how many different shades of white paint there are.

White is a great option for homes, and not just for the ceiling and trim. We're going to explore shades of white and let you know how to pick the right one for your home. We'll share our favourite white paint colours as well.

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Ceiling Fans: Why You Should Consider One (Or More) For Your Home

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Ceiling Fans: Why You Should Consider One (Or More) For Your Home

If there was one item that could make you more comfortable, lower your heating and cooling bills, produce some extra lighting, and make your room more stylish, you'd want to know more about it, right? What if I told you that item is a simple, affordable ceiling fan? In this post, we talk about ceiling fans and why you should consider having one in almost every room in your home.

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Our Best Secrets for Designing a Functional Kitchen You'll Love

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Our Best Secrets for Designing a Functional Kitchen You'll Love

Kitchens are now the heart of the home. They've become a place where sometimes more than one person does the cooking and meal prep, particularly in multi-generational homes. But kitchens are also a place where kids do their homework, parents have a makeshift office, and friends and family gather for socializing. Kitchens need to function for many purposes, and the design of your kitchen has to reflect that. We're going to share our secrets that will ensure your kitchen space functions for you.

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7 Ways to Pay for Your Home Renovation Without Going Bankrupt

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7 Ways to Pay for Your Home Renovation Without Going Bankrupt

Whether you've been in your home for a few months or for a few decades, every home could use a little TLC. But how do you pay for those much-needed renovations?

Whether it's a small update or a major overhaul, you need to figure out where the money is going to come from to pay for it. We offer several ideas for how you can pay for your home's repairs and renovations.

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How to Drain Your Hot Water Tank (And Why You Should!)

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How to Drain Your Hot Water Tank (And Why You Should!)

Hot water tanks are designed to hold water for years and years, but flushing them should be part of your regular home maintenance schedule. The sediment that will build up over time can potentially make it harder for your hot water tank to do its job. This puts your water heater at risk of failing sooner than it should. Hot water tanks should have a life span of 10–12 years at least, but if you don’t annually drain the sediment, you can reduce that life span significantly. By following our easy instructions, water heater maintenance is an easy DIY task.

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