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Vancouver Gardening Tips by My Garden Footprint

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It’s that time of year! We’re constantly dreaming of fresh flowers and fresh food and growing them in our own backyard. Our friend Jackson Friesen at My Garden Footprint was kind enough to answer our gardening questions and we wanted to share his knowledge with you. What is your #1 gardening tip for spring in […]

How Do Window Installers Learn Their Trade?

How Do Window Installers Learn Their Trade?

So, if you or someone you know has decided to look into becoming a professional window installer, the best choice forward at this time is to contact a reliable firm in the industry and ask if there is an opening as a helper on a crew. The industry certainly needs to add many young hands to the workforce.

New Homes Always Have Top Quality Windows, Right?

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Many people assume that a newly built home will incorporate the very latest components available because the builder must adhere to the current building code requirements. This is not always the case, and although a new home will have to pass inspections plus meet code specifications, this is often a minimum standard and allows builders to choose a range of quality for the components they utilize.

Could Your Windows Be More Energy Efficient?

If you were looking to purchase a new home, and were planning to live in it for the foreseeable future, you would probably be aware that certain components would need to be replaced over time.  Most homeowners know that items like roofing, appliances, flooring, heating equipment, hot water systems, etc have a certain lifespan; and […]

Feng Shui for your Home

Feng shui is the Chinese philosophical belief that your immediate surroundings are connected to your experiences. For over 3,500 years people all over the world have been using it’s techniques to organize their home decor and home design in a way that is supposed to invite more positive energy into your home and work life. […]