(NC)-Incentives for homeowners looking to renovate their homes are everywhere. It appears that many are on board to helping the environment through energy-saving renovations. Government and retailers are providing their support by means of tax credits, grants and discounts. One energy-saving renovation that offers great incentive to homeowners is an attic insulation upgrade. If you’re [...]

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  (NC)—If you’ve ever been interested in renovating your home, but have been hesitant to hire a contractor because of costs, the government now offers a solution to help save Canadians money in this area. Under the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) stimulus proposed in the 2009 federal budget, contractors hired to perform home renovations [...]

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With spring in full bloom, it’s a great time to consider ways to “green” up your home improvements and reduce your carbon footprint. Having a “green” conscience is much more practical and inexpensive than you may think. For example, by simply installing compact fluorescent lights or sealing cracks around your windows, you can do your [...]

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If you’ve spent years waking up to wood-panelled walls and soft shag rugs, some home renovations, especially if you’re thinking of selling your home, may be in order.  Before picking up a sledgehammer, however, it’s worthwhile to know the cost of updating your decades-old décor, and the degree to which those costs will be recouped [...]

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(NC)-You want to bring bold colour to your home décor but can’t quite take the plunge to paint rooms or even one wall with a vibrant hue? Then colour blocking – painting one or two colours in varying-sized ‘blocks’, stripes or shapes on a wall – may be your safest bet. This technique is commonly [...]

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(NC)-If you’re thinking about improving your home but have never taken on a renovation before, begin with simple projects. Home improvements don’t have to be long, labour-intensive tasks that create a huge dent in your budget. Instead, begin with small jobs that can be done over a weekend to give you enough time to complete [...]

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