Home Maintenance Archive

The charms of living in an older home can be many – history, style, craftsmanship, quirks. But there’s no denying that living in such a home has its challenges. Maintenance can be tricky and expensive, especially if certain systems and features have been neglected over…

What does every room in the home have, yet rarely gets noticed? Look up – it’s the ceiling. While it may not get the attention of the walls and floors, the ceiling can be an indicator of certain elements of the home’s condition, so it’s…

You know the scenario: Friends are coming over and you’ve procrastinated all week and haven’t cleaned the house. Now you’re wigging out because you’ve got less than two hours and nothing to show for yourself but a sloppy house and an empty pantry. I’ve been…

Cracks in ceilings are very common and not always something you need to worry about. There are a lot of older homes in Toronto that might have settled a bit over the years. Cracks can occur because of this process. It doesn’t necessarily mean there…

Garages in Toronto are often times not used to park the car, but as dumping grounds. Here’s an article with some ideas to organize it in a better way! If carport clutter is driving you mad, start by reclaiming your parking space. The trick: Utilize…