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Posted by on Mar 17, 2019 in TIps | 0 comments

Should You Purchase a Vehicle for Your Teenager?

Should You Purchase a Vehicle for Your Teenager?

Deciding when might be the best time to buy a vehicle for your teen son or daughter can be a tricky proposition. First, they may be bugging you about driving and having a little freedom of their own to come and go as they would like. Second, if you only have one family vehicle now, it can be hard for your teen to drive if you need the auto more times than not. That said take some time to think about if now in fact would be a good time to buy a vehicle for your teen. What to Buy Them? If you do opt to buy your teen a car or truck, what do you think you might get them? For some parents, the thought will be that a new vehicle is a little too much of a risk for their teens. Yes, while a new vehicle would often be a safer bet, you have to take into consideration accidents. With that in mind, would you want your...

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Posted by on Dec 26, 2018 in TIps | 0 comments

How Winter Affects Windows and Doors

How Winter Affects Windows and Doors

Winter has officially arrived in Canada and while it may be considered the most wonderful time of year by some, it can also wreak havoc on the outside of your home, including your windows and doors. From warping and swelling to shrinking and freezing, your windows and doors are exposed to an array of natural elements, depreciating the life of your assets. New windows and doors should be considered an investment and it is important to select a reliable professional like Centennial Windows & Doors to answer any of your questions and help with your replacement needs, especially if you encounter any of the following issues. Condensation Condensation is water that collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it. It can be pesky, irritating, chilly, and sometimes damaging to your windows. Condensation is formed when warm, moist air comes in contact with cool, dry air. The inside or outside of your window can sweat or fog because of the difference in temperature....

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Posted by on Dec 26, 2018 in TIps | 0 comments

5 Home Renovations to Try Out this Winter

5 Home Renovations to Try Out this Winter

Winter may be here, but just because it is cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t keep busy with exciting new home improvement projects inside. The colder months can actually be an ideal time to get started on a whole range of jobs that can both improve your own quality of life, and add to your home’s overall value. If you want to stay active with home improvement work this winter, here are a few projects you might want to try out: 1. Update Lighting Fixtures For many people living in Canada and the northern United States, one of the hardest things about winter is the long periods of darkness. Even for those who don’t suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, it can be difficult to stay cheerful and motivated during the long January nights. Updating your lighting with brighter, more energy efficient bulbs and eye-catching new fixtures is one way to keep the darkness at bay until spring comes. 2. Re-Upholster Furniture Furniture re-upholstery is one of those tasks that...

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Posted by on Nov 2, 2018 in TIps | 0 comments

Improve Your Living Environment with Sound Proof Windows and Doors

Improve Your Living Environment with Sound Proof Windows and Doors

Having a healthy living does not only involve eating well and doing exercise every day. There are many other things to do that play a role in the in good health of a human being. You at one time been to a busy town where there is a mixture of hooting of vehicles, humming of birds, planes landing, roads shows playing loud music or any other event generating noise is taking place. These environments are not suitable for your health, and no matter how good you are at following your doctor’s instructions, this single pollutant may ruin your overall health. Natural resonance is a technique applied to reduce noise today. Reducing noise from the environment in our homes For many years, physicists have been researching on sound and thus, have come with several ways of reducing that sound entering our rooms and making us uncomfortable. Imagine living near a quarry or an airport where there is a lot of noise due to blasting or landing of aircraft. The noise...

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Posted by on Oct 5, 2018 in TIps | 0 comments

Rat And Mouse Prevention Tips

Rat And Mouse Prevention Tips

Any pest in the home is a nuisance, but some are a greater threat as they can do more than just steal your food and leave a mess behind. Mice and rats are one of the biggest issues facing many homeowners; they can carry diseases and are surprisingly fast. This makes them difficult to catch. Of course you can get a car or a good hunting dog but there is no guarantee that they will be successful. The best solution is to get your local pest control company to evaluate the problem and get rid of it for you. They should also be able to provide you with some tips to help prevent a reoccurrence of the issue: Clean Up All pests are attracted to the warmth and security of your home but this is of little use to them if they don’t have a good source of food and water. You can easily deprive them of this by placing all your packets of food inside plastic containers. It...

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Posted by on Aug 22, 2018 in TIps | 0 comments

The 7 Most Common Problems With Your Furnace

The 7 Most Common Problems With Your Furnace

Having trouble with your furnace? Winter furnace problems are no laughing matter. Your furnace isn’t producing heat while the temperature in your home plummets. When is it time to call in emergency furnace repair services? Stop for a minute and see if you can diagnose the problem yourself. Some small issues might be things you can fix yourself, others might require a professional. These are the 7 most common problems with furnaces. 1. The filter is dirty and clogged: Before you call up furnace repair services, check the filter. One of the most common furnace problems is that your filter is dirty, clogged, and needs to be replaced, something you can usually do on your own. Clogged filters cut off the airflow to your furnace, increase the wear and tear, and make it less efficient. Don’t wait for your filter to become a problem; change it regularly. 2. The blower won’t stop running: When your furnace blower runs continuously, it’s a sign that the blower has worn out. If...

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