Beginner’s Guide to Pool Chemicals, Part One: Chlorine and Bromine
May 6, 2011 by
The key to keeping your swimming pool water clean and safe is proper water balance. It’s important to know what levels to maintain and how to adjust if they’re not correct. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits and applications of chlorine and bromine. This easy guide will help first-time pool owners achieve and maintain perfectly sanitized, sparkling clear pool water.
How to Install Hardwood Floors: Moldings and Trimmings
April 15, 2011 by
Installing hardwood floors, especially in a do it yourself project, can be tough. Moldings and trimmings tend to be one of the less familiar topics in the installation process. However, adding these last touches tends to make a huge difference. Below is a brief description on the uses of the most common types of moldings and trimmings used to complete a room.
The Dirty Truth about Carpets
April 15, 2011 by
Would you let your child crawl around in harmful chemicals? We may be doing just that when we put our young ones on the floors of our own home. Reports concerning the links between carpets and sickness are becoming a force to be reckoned with. The chances of have allergies, birth defects and cancer have been shown to increase when unclean, or poorly manufactured carpeting is left within a home.
It’s Important to Make the Right Choice
April 14, 2011 by
Clearing the Air: The Truth about Furnace and AC Filters
April 12, 2011 by
When it comes to breathing in healthy air, and keeping asthma and breathing problems at bay, furnace filters and AC filters are much more important than you think. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. This article will help you make informed decisions as to the replacement of your furnace filters and air conditioner filters and how to care for them.
Indoor Air Quality – An Engineer’s Opinion
April 12, 2011 by
There's no doubt about it. We spend a lot of time indoors enjoying the luxury of our homes - especially during our cold Canadian winters. That's why it is so important to address Toronto air quality as part of the comfort mix. Many distinguish the comfort of their home by the temperature it keeps. While that is certainly an important factor, it is critical to note the air you breathe plays a huge part in your health and overall well-being.
The Stow Company Introduces New Versatility with its Forterra™ Panels
March 17, 2011 by
Forterra is The Stow Company’s new engineered structured panel that unlocks a new spectrum of design versatility. Featuring sustainability, durability and an extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio compared to traditional composite panel offerings, Forterra creates fashionable and supremely functional organization, storage and furniture solutions.
Chandeliers, Area Rugs, & Color: Transform Your Entryway With These Simple Tips
March 14, 2011 by
As one enters your home, it’s the first thing that they see; your home’s entryway. If your house or apartment could say “hello” this is where it would happen. Unfortunately, the entryway is often overlooked as an important part of the home. Shoes and coats are scattered here and there, lighting is mediocre at best, and the day’s (or month’s) mail sits unorganized on your entryway table, maybe on top of a couple unused phone books. It’s not a very welcoming greeting and it leaves guests with a bland first impression of your home. Thankfully, all is not lost. There are big and small things you can do to improve your home’s entryway.
Innovative ORG Desk Bed Transforms Study Space into Sleeping Quarters
March 10, 2011 by
As our homes become increasingly multipurpose, consumers are looking for new ways to do more within the same space. What sets this multi-functional desk bed apart is the ability to convert small spaces in a matter of minutes without adding or moving furniture. Its unique balancing mechanism provides a smooth, uninterrupted transition, allowing bedding and items stored and on display to remain stationary when changing from a desk to a bed.
A Complete Guide to Swimming Pool Cleaners
February 25, 2011 by
