Archive for 'General' Category
Carpet for special spaces in your home
3 March 2007(NC)—Creating a special space in your home carefully designed for a specific function is becoming very popular today, whether it’s a child’s room, home office, laundry room, craft room or entertainment centre. Keeping in mind the intended function of the room, the most important components for any well-designed space are style and comfort. No matter […]
Deck & Patio Trends: New coating technologies improve performance
25 February 2007(NC)— One of the latest advancements in the decking industry involves new coating technologies that prevent fading from wood decks – making them more low maintenance than ever before.
“Wood decking, like western red cedar, often receives the brunt of incorrect maintenance statements – but often performs better than most,” explains Peter Lang, general manager of […]
Home Buyers’ Plan payment due by March 1
20 February 2007(NC)—If you participated in the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) prior to 2005, you have a repayment due in the 2006 taxation year.
“The good news is that a repayment made on, or before March 1, 2007 will be included in the 2006 taxation year,” says Chartered Accountant John Wonfor, national tax partner, BDO Dunwoody LLP, […]
Spring forward even earlier
19 February 20072007 marks a change in Daylight Saving Time
(NC)—Looking forward to those longer days and brighter evenings? Starting this year we’ll all have an extra month to enjoy them, as Daylight Saving Time (DST) moves from its regular early April to end of October time slot to the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday […]
Home renovations: Don’t forget about your bedroom
18 February 2007
(NC)—When it comes to home renovations, it’s easy to put your bedroom at the bottom of the priority list. It may be because bedrooms aren’t the most popular place in the home for guests and friends, or because all you really need is your bed, right? Wrong!
Whether renovating or redecorating, the Better Sleep Council Canada […]
How to detect and eliminate dangerous mold in your home
17 February 2007(NC)—It thrives in dark and damp conditions, regardless of how warm or cold the temperature. Most types commonly found in indoor environments can result in the aggravation of respiratory conditions, such as asthma, allergies and sinus infections. What is this dangerous culprit breeding in your basement and making your family sick? It’s none other than […]