Effective Ventilation System Maintenance Stops Ice Damming

Without a working ventilation system on your roof, your home could thaw out snow and ice on the roof, turning it to water. The water pools, then freezes and melts again causing roof damage and leaks. – And for home owners who haven’t done regular maintenance on their roof, that means water damage from ice…

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Fixing a Drippy Window Mount Air Conditioner

Today, central air conditioning is common in most modern homes. – But in urban centres, we often still see the drippy window units. Why do they drip? Why are they so noisy? They are supposed to drip as humidity leaves the building! The reason air conditioners drip is because they work in part by extracting…

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Best Montreal Patio Furniture: Plastic, Wicker, Metal or Wood?

Spring has arrived in Montreal—for real this time, we hope! And that means it’s time to get the patio decked out. Last year’s metal chairs rusted? Wicker torn apart? Plastic discolored? Ever wondered what patio furniture is best for this climate? What’s best for your particular patio? Consult this handy list of the pros and…

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