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If a pipe bursts in your home and ruins your floors, will your insurance cover it? Short answer? It should do. Long answer? There are a few things to take into consideration. So, let’s take a look. Depending on your policy's specifics, your homeowner's insurance will cover the cost of the pipe replacement. Water damage…
Falls in the home can often lead to injuries for senior members of the family, but falls in a bathroom can be fatal. Bathrooms are hazardous places for the elderly, especially for those who suffer from balance-related issues. Some of the common bathroom hazards for the elderly are: Slippery surfaces Low toilet seats Non-slip-resistant shower…
As we're all trying to return to business and open up our premises post COVID-19, there are quite a few things that have to change to keep staff and customers healthy and safe. Many new rules and regulations will have to be followed, new technologies to be implemented, and social distancing to be enforced throughout…
Just because your bathroom is a bit on the small side doesn’t mean you can’t make it as stylish and practical as any other bathroom out there! Bathroom layouts are always difficult, and a small bathroom can be particularly challenging for any homeowner. But, with the right design tricks up your sleeve, there’s no reason…
There’s a lot to take on board when you decide you want to remodel your kitchen. We all know the kitchen is the heart of the home – so when it’s under construction, it can cause havoc within your household. This upheaval is also one of the reasons you want to get your renovation done…
Do you know what refrigerant is used in your HVAC system? Older HVAC units use a refrigerant called R22, also known as Freon. This refrigerant is now part of a federally regulated phaseout, which means it’s no longer going to be in use. What does this mean for you? Well, your HVAC repair bill is…
We all think we know what to flush, like toilet paper, it is made to be flushed. But what about other items that are labeled “flushable”, are they ok to flush? Are tissues, baby wipes, tampon applicators, tampons or paper towels ok to flush? Today, we’re covering exactly what you can and cannot flush down…
Things are scary right now. There are a lot of uncertainties, rumors, and confusing advice going round online about COVID-19. We know that things are stressful at the moment, so we’ve created this easy-to-understand guide covering a few ways you can protect your home – and addressing some of those online rumors too! You probably…
When you’re going through any type of renovation, no matter how organized you think you are, things can (and will!) go wrong. Although getting a low-cost bathroom remodel sounds great on paper, in reality, they can end up more expensive in the long run (as well as being incredibly stressful to deal with). We’ve been…
With the holiday season fast approaching, your toilets are going to be under added pressure to keep up with all your guests. There's an unspoken universal rule that toilets will clog at the most awkward time possible – so here's a quick and easy guide on how to unblock your toilet. Remember: your toilet could…