When you decide to renovate or upgrade we always suggest that you get at least three estimates from trusted professionals before you hire someone to complete work on your behalf. However, if you would like a "ball park" estimate of the cost to complete a project, this may be the tool you are looking for...

This tool, provided  by Pillar to Post Home Inspection, provides a list of the estimated costs to upgrade or replace the major systems and components in a typical home. It also provides a general guideline for the life-expectancies of those systems.

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Summer is coming and so is the hot weather!

Here is a webpage from WikiHow.com (a user edited online how to manual) with lots of ideas about how to stay cool without using air conditioning. A great green idea and a money saver as well...

Just add water... Sweat it out... Dress (or undress) for success... Breathe like a dog... spicy food... Put a freeze on things... and many more ideas.

Cool-Yourself-Without-Air-Conditioning

This video provided by LOWES will provide you with useful information on how to choose and use a fire extinguisher.

A fire extinguisher can save lives and property, but you have to use it properly. When used properly, a fire extinguisher can keep small fires from becoming big ones.

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If you are a first time home buyer (or know someone who wants to be one), let us help you take the process in hand!

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Cozy and comfortable, nautical style, subtle, serene, sporty, vibrant or just plain fun! Update your children's bedrooms with style but not a whole lot of expense. Here are some great suggestions provided by HGTV.com

Get lots of good ideas here!

Here are some items to consider to better winterize your home in this video from Lou Manfredini and Marvin.com

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Here's Christmas Tree 101 from This Old House.

• How to choose a good tree
• Prepare the tree
• How to keep it looking nice
• Responsible disposal

Check out Christmas Tree 101 from ThisOldHouse.com

Image via Wikipedia

Here are the first ten items from the 100 ways to conserve energy list on the Count Me in Ontario website.

Consider them conservation inspiration!

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Learn five easy upgrades that should help raise the value of your home in this video from This Old House

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Please join us for an exciting
demonstration and BBQ Lunch as we present
the spectacular new 38 foot

FIRE SAFETY HOUSE

to the Waterloo and Kitchener Fire Departments

Date: Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Time: Lunch and Fire Safety House Demonstration:
11:30 am -1:00 pm

Presentation Featuring:
Brenda Halloran, Mayor of Waterloo
Carl Zehr, Mayor of Kitchener
Ken Seiling, Regional Chair
12:30 pm -12:50 pm

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Here is an interesting website that I came across recently. Old House Web has information many aspects of renovating and owning an old home (or a not sold old home as well.).

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With the proper planning and education constructing your own fence can be a breeze. Learn the basics of building a fence from the experts at The Home Depot. This video covers everything from fencing materials to the basic tools needed for the job.

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