A lot happens in kitchens that can lead to wood damage such as spills and stains. So, many people assume that hardwood flooring may not be the best choice for their kitchens. Surprisingly though, these floors work well in kitchens and are durable when sealed and cared for correctly. Yes, hardwood is prone to water damage and plank hardwood floors require sanding and refinishing every ten years or so, but when properly maintained they can last throughout the duration of your home’s lifetime. Deciding if Hardwood Flooring is Right for You Unlike other durable flooring options such as ceramic, porcelain tile, or resilient floors that can be installed practically anywhere, hardwood flooring should not be installed in highly moist environments like bathrooms or water-prone basements. You can install hardwood in your kitchen since it’s a semi-moist environment. However, if your kitchen (for one reason or another) gets relatively wet or moist, it may not be an appropriate option for you. What ...
6 Signs Your Home Needs a Fresh Coat of Paint
Your home’s exterior is the first thing that guests or potential buyers see when looking at your house. What’s more – it’s the first thing you see when you come home every day. Does it make you as happy as it once did? We often underestimate the power of paint. Adding a brand new coat of paint can make a house look rejuvenated. But it’s not just design aesthetics you should be concerned with. There are other benefits to painting your home’s exterior too! The paint on your home’s exterior eventually weathers, drastically reducing its curb appeal and possibly damaging the exterior of your house. Your home’s exterior is the first defense against the elements. If your home’s exterior paint finish isn’t as bold and vibrant as it once was, it’s likely due to natural elements like the sun and heat, cold and snow, and wind and rain. You may not be sure if your home needs to be painted. Here are six signs that will tell you if it’s time to call CertaPro Painters® for an estimate 1. Peeling or ...
Furnace Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
Much of the maintenance work required for your furnace needs to be performed by a trained professional; however, there are a few things you can do yourself to insure long lasting operation of your home’s comfort system. Changing the filter regularly is the best thing you can do for your furnace and air conditioning coil. The actual term will depend on your own home, things like pets and sensitivities or allergies will require you to change it more often. If you do have air conditioning, your furnace will be running year-round and your filters will need to be changed more often. As a minimum, you should be changing the filter every spring and fall. If you have pets, double that, if you have allergies or sensitivities, double it again. These are minimum values and it never hurts to change the filter more often, up to once a month. When selecting a filter, choose a pleated filter with a MERV rating between 8 and 11. Going too high can increase air restriction beyond your furnace’s ...
AUGUST Giveaway… ENTER TODAY!!
ENTER TODAY BY VISITINGCIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST ENTER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE OR VISITING CIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST Each month Best My Nest will have a NEW giveaway to help improve the life you live in your home and you have a chance to ENTER each month to WIN!! Special thank you to Blue Ribbon Plumbing Heating & Gasfitting for participating in this months Happy Home Giveaway. Blue Ribbon Plumbing Heating & Gasfitting is a full service plumbing and heating company that specializes in residential and commercial service in Calgary and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of products and services to help you keep your plumbing and heating system working as it should. We continually strive to provide our customers with top quality workmanship mated with exceptional customer service. Attention To Detail Special Offer: 10% off of our regular labor rate. (10% off does not apply to after hours ...
JULY Giveaway… ENTER TODAY!!
ENTER TODAY BY VISITINGCIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST ENTER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE OR VISITING CIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST Each month Best My Nest will have a NEW giveaway to help improve the life you live in your home and you have a chance to ENTER each month to WIN!! Special thank you to Attention To Detail for participating in this months Happy Home Giveaway. Be sure to check them out for all your cleaning needs, they offer weekly, biweekly, monthly, casual or one time cleans including Move In / Out Cleans with a FREE in-home estimate. Attention To Detail Special Offer: Offering all Best My Nest Realtors and Vendors $25 off the first hour (minimum 2 hour booking)Just mention: BestMyNest when booking services Contest Rules: The draw is done on the last day of the month. You must go back to the contest website, and re enter every month to win that month’s prize. This means that if you enter ...
Cleaning Products That Are Slowly Killing You -and A List Of Healthy Alternatives
Cleaning products are everywhere including furniture, dishes, clothes, windows and even the air. They help us fight against germs and dirt but can actually make things worse. Most of the cleaning products you see are petroleum-based and have bad effects on our health and environment. However, there are non-toxic green ways to keep your house clean without any side effects. Why Green Products? According to the Environment Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is one of the main environmental dangers and a lot of it comes from different cleaning products. The main side effects include dizziness, headaches and irritation of the throat and eyes. Additionally, if a person has respiratory illnesses, their symptoms worsen. Moreover, there are long-term side effects such as heart disease, respiratory diseases (especially asthma) and cancer. For this reason, EPA recommends everyone avoid using these products regardless of whether they have symptoms or not. Even though the consequences of ...
FINDING THE RIGHT ORGANIZING PRODUCTS
Moving is a multiple-step process that requires a lot of work and planning. On the blog, we’ve been going through each step in the moving journey of one of our clients. The move was prepared in their current home, a walk-through was conducted of the new space, and their belongings were unpacked and carefully sorted. Now, it is time to plan how their belongings will fit into the new space with the right organizing products. It isn’t as simple as going to the nearest department store and buying some bins – there are a lot of products available that are created to assist people in maintaining an organized space. In a way, there are almost too many different products, to the point that people can run into the problem of accumulating too many baskets or specialty organizers for their items that they don’t really need. Before we even started shopping, we carefully examined the client’s new space to see what kind of products would work and where, keeping in mind the actual items and ...
10 Kid-Friendly (and Beautiful) Design Ideas for your Home
Having kids in your home definitely affects your home décor decisions, but this impact doesn’t have to be negative. Keeping children in mind means considering how they’ll use the space differently than the adults in your home will. It is possible to combine the aesthetic appeal we crave along with the fun and entertaining elements that kids need. These ten design ideas demonstrate that a combination of kid-friendly design and beautiful aesthetic is easier to find than you think. Have Fun with Color When was the last time you heard anyone under the age of twelve say they were really hoping for a gray bedroom? Probably not ever. Kids love colors, so why not create some visual stimulation in your space with your children’s (or your) favorite colors. Adding color doesn’t mean you have to go crazy, nor does it mean you can’t return to a more muted palette as your children grow. Choose neutrals for larger purchases, like flooring and staple furniture, and save the colors for smaller, more ...
JUNE Giveaway…ENTER TODAY!!
ENTER TODAY BY VISITINGCIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST ENTER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE OR VISITING CIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST Each month Best My Nest will have a NEW giveaway to help improve the life you live in your home and you have a chance to ENTER each month to WIN!! Special thank you to South Peak Roofing & Exteriors for participating in this months Happy Home Giveaway. Be sure to check them out for your roofing, siding, window, painting and any of your exterior needs. South Peak Roofing & Exteriors Special Offer: 10% Off your roofing quote or Free 50 year shingle manufacturer warranty upgrade. FREE ESTIMATES Contest Rules: The draw is done on the last day of the month. You must go back to the contest website, and re enter every month to win that month’s prize. This means that if you enter every month, you ...
Easy Ways to Help Save Disappearing Bees…
Garden with Wild Flowers Plant wild flowers in your garden. If you have the room, create cute meadows of wild flowers in your lawn or yard. You can plant wild flower seeds in early spring. Our wild seeds come in packets as well as bags and they look fantastic! Eat Local Now is the time to start growing your own pesticide-free fruit & vegetables. Fruit and vegetables not only make a ton of flowers but eating local means you are not contrib-uting to global pesticide use. This helps the bees in your neighbourhood and around the planet. Even a few pots of vegetables outside makes a big difference! If you cannot grow your own, then select as much organic produce as you can while getting the groceries. Create Habitat You too can help save the bees! Plant your flowers so that there are flowers from early spring to fall. Use bulbs, perennials, annuals and you can also let your some of your vegetables go to seed. Build Shelter Get a bee house and give our native bees some shelter. Bee ...
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