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Casting for our new Holmes show is now open, If you live in the Greater Toronto Area we want to hear from you!.
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Products that deliver top results in enhancing long-term durability, performance, safety, and lasting quality in home construction to help get the job done right the first time.
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After working in the building industry for more than 35 years, Mike was asked to develop and host his own TV series, Holmes on Homes®, which became an international success and broke ratings records. Since then, he has used his no-nonsense Make It Right® attitude to educate homeowners on proper building code, what to look for in contractors and their rights as homeowners. His TV shows are broadcasted in over 90 countries.
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If your water bill is really high, you should look into these potential causes:
👉Dripping Faucet
Even small leaks can turn into big issues and increase your water bills. Fixing a leaky faucet can be a DIY job, but you have to determine what kind of faucet you have.
👉Leaking or Running Toilets. Toilets are the biggest water wasters in your home
👉Leaks under the sink. This can sometimes be hard to detect but is a dangerous problem. You don’t want water leaking in your cabinets or on your floor.
👉Old or leaky water heater. Look around the base of the water heater for any signs of leaks.
👉Leaky Washing Machine. There can be a number of reasons why your washing machine is leaking. It could be worn-out tub fittings, leaky internal hoses or leaky supply hoses.
👉Leaky Dishwasher. Look for wet, warped or discoloration stains on your floors, walls, and cabinets.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3gb82VG
👉Dripping Faucet
Even small leaks can turn into big issues and increase your water bills. Fixing a leaky faucet can be a DIY job, but you have to determine what kind of faucet you have.
👉Leaking or Running Toilets. Toilets are the biggest water wasters in your home
👉Leaks under the sink. This can sometimes be hard to detect but is a dangerous problem. You don’t want water leaking in your cabinets or on your floor.
👉Old or leaky water heater. Look around the base of the water heater for any signs of leaks.
👉Leaky Washing Machine. There can be a number of reasons why your washing machine is leaking. It could be worn-out tub fittings, leaky internal hoses or leaky supply hoses.
👉Leaky Dishwasher. Look for wet, warped or discoloration stains on your floors, walls, and cabinets.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3gb82VG
I highly recommend shower benches and shower niches for your next bathroom reno.
Here we are installing a prefabricated shower bench by Schluter, specifically designed to integrate with the Schluter-Shower-System.
You can get Prefabricated triangular shower benches as well.
KERDI-FIX will help you fix the bench in place, and KERDI-BAND should be used to seal the edges of the assembly to ensure that the bench is suitably waterproofed.
If you skip steps or don't have the proper training, you could have water intrusion problems in your washroom (and mold). PLAN IT RIGHT 👍
Schluter-Systems North America
Here we are installing a prefabricated shower bench by Schluter, specifically designed to integrate with the Schluter-Shower-System.
You can get Prefabricated triangular shower benches as well.
KERDI-FIX will help you fix the bench in place, and KERDI-BAND should be used to seal the edges of the assembly to ensure that the bench is suitably waterproofed.
If you skip steps or don't have the proper training, you could have water intrusion problems in your washroom (and mold). PLAN IT RIGHT 👍
Schluter-Systems North America
If you can, populate your gardens with lots of local plants. Why? They typically require less water and maintenance than more exotic species because they've adapted to your local climate and soil type.
As a bonus, local plants can also provide food for our local animals, keeping a nice sustainable ecosystem for our furry neighbours. #TipTuesday
As a bonus, local plants can also provide food for our local animals, keeping a nice sustainable ecosystem for our furry neighbours. #TipTuesday
When planning your landscaping, remember that water needs to drain away from your home’s exterior. That’s why proper grading is so important. If water flows back toward your foundation, it will find a way to seep in to your house. And then you are dealing with issues like mold. 🏠
For the DIYers out there-you may think its simple to install interlocking, but Incorrectly laying down interlocking can create major issues. Without properly compacting the soil and gravel underneath the stone, that soil could sink, allowing water to pool – or worse, flow right toward your foundation.
A job done poorly on the outside of your home can actually cause big problems inside.
Sharing some awesome photos for inspiration:
Delonix Homes Ltd. Western Living Homes Ltd. Hasler Homes Ltd SalDan Construction Group
For the DIYers out there-you may think its simple to install interlocking, but Incorrectly laying down interlocking can create major issues. Without properly compacting the soil and gravel underneath the stone, that soil could sink, allowing water to pool – or worse, flow right toward your foundation.
A job done poorly on the outside of your home can actually cause big problems inside.
Sharing some awesome photos for inspiration:
Delonix Homes Ltd. Western Living Homes Ltd. Hasler Homes Ltd SalDan Construction Group
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Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at 12:45am
Here are 11 ways you may be able to reduce your monthly electrical bills. https://t.co/ZLUUklegWE
Here are 11 ways you may be able to reduce your monthly electrical bills. https://t.co/ZLUUklegWE
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 11:56pm
Are you in the termite zone? Here are some signs to look out for. They can seriously mess with your structure if allowed to run wild. https://t.co/5AvLNY9lBQ
Are you in the termite zone? Here are some signs to look out for. They can seriously mess with your structure if allowed to run wild. https://t.co/5AvLNY9lBQ
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 10:19pm
There have been many times over the course of my career that I have wanted to quit filming. Then I think of all the homeowners who are looking for education and awareness, and I feel a sense of responsibility towards them. https://t.co/5n2D8V1ur4
There have been many times over the course of my career that I have wanted to quit filming. Then I think of all the homeowners who are looking for education and awareness, and I feel a sense of responsibility towards them. https://t.co/5n2D8V1ur4
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 8:14pm
Don't ignore your seasonal deck maintenance. I don't want to be reading about any deck collapses this year. https://t.co/jYVyb3YClc
Don't ignore your seasonal deck maintenance. I don't want to be reading about any deck collapses this year. https://t.co/jYVyb3YClc
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 7:05pm
Spray cork is a fantastic product applied to the surface of your home (applied using a textured sprayer by a certified applicators)
👉natural thermal barrier
👉it expands & contracts with weather
👉zero flame spread
👉water resistant
Check out https://t.co/1xZ3JIGvqi https://t.co/BjZMum2bkE
Spray cork is a fantastic product applied to the surface of your home (applied using a textured sprayer by a certified applicators)
👉natural thermal barrier
👉it expands & contracts with weather
👉zero flame spread
👉water resistant
Check out https://t.co/1xZ3JIGvqi https://t.co/BjZMum2bkE
