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HVAC System Faced with getting a new HVAC system installed? Have you asked your friends or coworkers about how their last HVAC installation went? Were you met with glazed eyes and stammers? But choosing the right HVAC system need not be as traumatic as all that. It starts with understanding your property, finances, and needs. Next, you will want to match that up with an HVAC system installation that meets those needs. Here are the areas that you should look into: 1.  Calculate Load and Size Many of the problems that HVAC systems run into is due to load bearing issues. This means that the unit chosen is too small to cool or heat the square footage of the house it was installed in. But there are other considerations outside …

Decorate Your Living Room When you think of refreshing the décor of your living room you may picture yourself buying a new set of furniture, repainting the walls or putting in new carpet. All of these changes can drain your wallet. Fortunately, you can refresh the look of your living room without breaking the bank. Take a look at four simple ideas. Put Up New Curtains Look at the windows in your living room. Do you have curtains? If so, how long have they been there? Sometimes going with a different choice of curtains can instantly increase the appeal of a living room. If your curtains are navy blue or dark green, try going with a pastel color for your new window coverings. The texture, color and style of curtains …

Every parent dreams of their own home with a white picket fence; however, rarely is such a dream a financial reality given the climate of today’s economy. For many families, it flat-out makes sense to rent and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. This is especially true in Canada given the average annual salary required to afford a home. However, this doesn’t stop parents from feeling a bit down in the dumps. After all, how can we give our children the experience of having a place they can truly call their own? The old saying “home is where the heart is” might be corny, but it does ring true for families looking to give their children all the comforts of a traditional “home” without breaking the bank. Creating a “homey” …

The level of comfort in your home or workplace depends on the quality of air inside. Therefore, maintaining good indoor air quality is vital for the health and comfort of your family as well as your environment. Luckily, there is a range of indoor air quality solutions to keep the air inside your home/office clean and healthy. However, we you buy any product that would improve air quality, make they are made of high quality materials and are backed by limited warranties. We advise you to consult indoor air quality experts to enlighten yourself. Below are some systems, which would help you improve the indoor air quality. Image Source: Flickr 1.  Air Cleaners/Air Purifiers Image Source: Flickr You can buy state-of-the-art air cleaners and purifiers to rid the air of …