Besides being the backbone of your home, it's easy to forget that flooring does serve a purpose other than aesthetics. Sure, you want your flooring to look amazing, but it can also be other things for your home as well. Laminate flooring has come a long way in recent years and is quickly becoming one of the most popular flooring choices among homeowners. If you've decided on laminate flooring, you probably have a few goals in mind. Let's take a look at some common goals homeowners have for their laminate floors. Get a Beachy Feel If you own a home near the water, or just want to make it feel like you do, laminate flooring can help you achieve that goal. Laminate comes in a variety of colours, and the lightest shades can help tie together that beachy-feeling that you are looking for. Once you install your whitewashed laminate, you can bring in ocean elements like driftwood, woven furniture, and neutral coloured décor. Waterproof Floors If you are installing new floors in an area that ...
How To Properly Plant Trees, Shrubs And Other Plants!
The Quick And Dirty: Dig the hole no deeper than the root mass and 1.5 – 2 times as wide.Place the plant in the center of the hole.Back fill with amended soil.Add some form of nutrients or fertilizer.Water really well! (You want water down to the bottom of the root!) Planting Trees, Shrubs And Other Plants Improper planting is the number one cause of plant death besides lack of water. Digging the hole (Don’t) Dig a hole twice the size…. is what most tags and planting instructions say. They don’t mention specifically how they mean though. (Do) You want to dig a hole twice as wide, but not twice as deep. Digging the hole too deep is the biggest issue we see when people are planting anything. Don’t dig the hole too deep! When you are looking at the root mass of the plant being planted, the surface of the root mass should be level with the original ground level, or slightly above. Dig the hole wider, the plant will like this. Practical Application – place the plant on the ground ...
8 Types of Roofing Products To Protect Your Roof
A residential roof can be as simple and basic as a way to protect your house from rain and snow. However there’s more to it than just nailing shingles on to a roof. With the different types of roofing products available today, here’s a quick 101 on the benefits of each. Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles have the highest wind rating (209 km/h) on the market for architectural style asphalt shingles. With TruDefinition Duration shingles, you don’t have to worry about shingles blowing off your roof during the next Alberta wind storm. Key Benefits Woven fabric to prevent nails from ripping through shingle Enhanced tar strip on back of shingle Triple layer nailing line Drip Edge Drip edge is a metal flashing that protects the edge of your roof by guiding water into your eavestroughs. Water leaking behind your eavestroughs can develop into serious problems inside your home. Drip edge protects your home from rotten wood in the ...
8 Signs You Need A Duct Cleaning
Here are some key signs that you may need a duct cleaning sooner than later! Constantly Sick: Do you find yourself getting more sick than usual? Your homes ducts are a trap for lint, allergens, pollen, and mold. Therefore, if this buildup has gotten large over the years, you end up breathing in these pollutants and toxins which can make you sick. Visible Signs of Mold: Have you looked at your vents in your bathroom or kitchen recently and noticed any signs of mold? The vents in your bathroom and kitchen take away moist air from inside your home or building and move it outside. This moist air can cause mold over time that should be removed or remedied immediately since many types of mold can be harmful to your health and the health of your businesses customers. Unknown Musty Smell: Like we mentioned above, if you constantly notice weird stale smells when you come into your home, this could be a sign that your vents are holding onto old, moldy contaminates. In new homes, this can ...
APRIL Giveaway… ENTER TODAY!!!
ENTER TODAY BY VISITINGCIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST ENTER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE OR VISITINGCIRREALTY.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 Canada Unified Services for participating in this months Happy Home Giveaway. Be sure to check them out for carpet cleaning, maid services, post construction cleanup or general cleaning and much more. Canada Unified Services Special Offer: 20% OFF for House cleaning including Move in Move out cleaning25% OFF COMBO SERVICE: HOUSE AND CARPET CLEANING Truckmount Carpet Cleaning Service:– $69 2-bedroom plus hallway– $89 3-bedroom plus hallway– $109 4-bedroom plus hallway– $129 5-bedroom plus hallway 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 ...
6 Reasons to Declutter Your Home
Organization and decluttering sure is popular right now and for good reason. Studies have shown the benefits of removing clutter from your home extend far past just appearance. We have compiled a list of the best reasons to declutter and organize your home below. 1. Declutter For Cleaning Without clutter blocking your space it is way easier to clean. The cleared surfaces make it easy to get into a daily routine of wiping things down. If you have residential cleaners they can get more done, faster giving you the best bang for your buck. 2. Declutter for Money Unfortunately, no one is paying you to declutter your home but during the process you never know what you can find. You could come across lost or useful items you may have had to buy or even actual money. Through the act of organizing people gain appreciation for the items they own and the space in their home. This appreciation can make you shop more mindfully, spending less on unnecessary items. 3. Declutter For Physical ...
Questions To Ask Your Exteriors Contractor
Selecting a contractor to work on your home is a big decision that most of us don’t make every day. Unfortunately, selecting the wrong contractor can result in disastrous consequences. With just a little bit of research, you can ensure you’re choosing a contractor with your best interests in mind. What Kind Of Workmanship Warranty Do You Offer? Contractor warranties typically cover defects in the installation of a product, and not product defects, wear and tear, or weather damage. Workmanship warranties are important because installation issues are far more common than defects in the product itself. A great warranty is an indicator that a contractor stands behind its workmanship and service. What Safety Measures Do You Have In Place? Roofing and exteriors work can be very dangerous if proper safety procedures aren’t followed. For the sake of your home, family, and the people working on your property, it’s a good idea to ask about the contractor’s safety track record. Some ...
March Giveaway… ENTER TODAY!
ENTER TODAY BY VISITINGCIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST ENTER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE OR VISITINGCIRREALTY.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 Colz Electric for participating in this months Happy Home Giveaway. Be sure to check them out for all your electrical needs, aluminum wiriing, lighting upgrades, panel upgrades, 24/7, basement service upgrades, hot tub, garages and more. Colz Electric Special Offer: 10% Off 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 every month, you have more than 1 chance at winning! You can not enter in advance for future months. CIR Realtors are not eligible to win. You must be a resident of Alberta ...
5 Powerful Ways to Create a Growth Mindset in your Child
As parents, we are constantly walking a fine line. On one hand we want to use our words to build our children up and empower them to grow into a confident and self-aware person. On the other, if we regularly praise the wrong things or communicate praise in the wrong way, we run the risk of grooming a child who has a keen sense of self-importance or perhaps a crippling need for reassurance. Do not let this possibility scare you. By implementing 5 powerful and proven strategies, you can encourage your child effectively as they grow and develop into a fully-realized person: 1. Reward the Effort, Not the Ability Just like each child has areas of strength, they also each have areas of weakness or areas required for growth. If we encourage our kids based on their natural abilities rather than the efforts they demonstrate, they are unlikely to work at anything that does not come naturally to them. Children that are over-praised for the end-result (a grade, for instance) rather ...
3 Practical Tips For Choosing Paint Colour
If you want to transform your interior living space, a new paint job can do the trick! A new wall colour can alter the entire look and feeling of a space and that fresh coat of paint will cover scuffs, dings, dents, stains and other blemishes that make your home look worn out. An interior paint job is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to upgrade your home. Hiring professional painting contractors will ensure your painting project is done efficiently, safely and with seamless, professional results. Here are some practical tips to consider before you start: Think about how you want each room to feel when choosing colour. The wall colour plays a major role in how a room looks and feels. Oranges and reds make rooms feel vibrant and energetic, so they might be a good choice for a busy kitchen or somewhere you plan on entertaining guests. Bright blues, greens and yellow can be fun and a good choice for a happy children’s playroom. For the living room and other ...
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