Home Improvement

Often times, a roof repair or a new roofing system installation will be expensive and homeowners find it difficult to pay for it. It doesn't help that roofing systems are one the harder things to price out when it relates to home renovations and repairs. Regardless of the size of the Guelph roofing contractor, companies offering roofing services, and some offering multiple options, and even multiple different ways of putting to practice said options, price points can vary greatly when it comes to a roofing project. However, once you’ve found a reputable contractor that you’re satisfied with, the next thing you will probably ask yourself is, “how am I going to pay for this?” How do you pay for a new roof? Over half of Canadians have less than $10,000 set aside for emergencies, according to a recent publication by the Globe and Mail. Interestingly, according to Yahoo Finance, the lower your income, the less likely you are to pay for things on credit. So what are most Canadians …

With so many shows on television talking about how easy it is to do home improvements yourself, sometimes we think all renovations are simple and easy. That is a trap, reality is that like in any profession, construction and home renovations Guelph require skill, knowledge and experience. True, some jobs are simple and we can take on them ourselves without the need for a professional renovator, but certain projects can be costly and dangerous if done improperly. So, we list here some examples of renovations you should never (ever) attempt yourself. Opening up space by breaking down walls Breaking down walls is one of the simplest ways to open up the space in your home, but, this is better left to the professionals. Walls can be cosmetic but some are a key support for the house and breaking them down can bring down your whole structure. A professional understands house structures and can identify which wall is a support wall and which is just cosmetic as well as how to break t…