Home and Garden Advice

How does your staging work?

Posted by SOS Home Staging on February 19th 2010 | Permalink

This month I would like to address a question I was recently asked by Katisha. Katisha asked me, “how does your staging work and how do you get your jobs; from agents or the public?” Typically, here in Quebec, the →Read full advice column

Expert advice from Jane Guest of GentleMove - Montreal

Posted by Out of Control on February 12th 2010 | Permalink

Wondering if you should have your house staged before putting it on the market? Yes, absolutely. It is the new “must” in real estate to help sell faster and for top dollar. It is a small investment for a BIG →Read full advice column

Deck the halls…..Buyer Be-dazzled

Posted by Out of Control on November 23rd 2009 | Permalink

Season’s Greetings dear Community Connection readers, for December I’ll address ”   decorating the home for the holidays”. I’ll start with the exterior of the house. To attract buyers, we want to dress the house tastefully so that its features sparkle. →Read full advice column

Choosing a painting contractor: what to look for

Posted by Paintologist on November 10th 2009 | Permalink

If you’re looking for a painting contractor, there are certain steps to follow to save yourself a lot of time and money. Andre Zylinski is the owner of a painting contracting business called ‘The Paintologists’. He is a professional painter →Read full advice column

Aluminum Siding Can Be Restored

Posted by Paintologist on November 10th 2009 | Permalink

“UV rays cause deterioration of siding paint.” says Andre Zylinski of the Paintologists.  “The paint oxidizes and goes dull and powdery.” Zylinski claims that these old and tired-looking finishes can be brought back to life with a special cleaning process →Read full advice column

How To Know If You Need a Humidifier In Your Home?

Posted by A1 Agences Techniques on July 15th 2009 | Permalink

How to know if you need a humidifier in your home? Depending on whether you feel it’s dry or humid in your home. Most homes today have humidifiers because it is one additional technology that brings you closer to the →Read full advice column

When Should You Consider Changing Your Existing System?

Posted by A1 Agences Techniques on July 15th 2009 | Permalink

When should you consider changing your existing system? Gas , oil and hot water, furnaces or boilers have 15-20 year minimum life expectancy. If you have any major repairs on a ten year old system you can question whether or →Read full advice column

What Energy Source Should You Use For Your New System?

Posted by A1 Agences Techniques on July 15th 2009 | Permalink

What energy source should you use for your new system? This is a loaded question. Facts: We live in Quebec, home of some of the cheapest electricity rates in the world Electrical rates are not going up as fast as →Read full advice column

How Often You Should Check Your Air Ducts

Posted by A1 Agences Techniques on July 15th 2009 | Permalink

Air Ducts require cleaning. You can’t ever remember cleaning them. Air Ducts then only require cleaning after interior renovations!!! Remember that once the ducts are clean, in the future, all dirt will be stopped at the return air filter or →Read full advice column

How often do you need to have your system checked?

Posted by A1 Agences Techniques on July 15th 2009 | Permalink

The following recommendations apply if you check and change your air filters every month or two. If you have been sensing a problem coming on have it checked out and ask the technician to check the whole system at the →Read full advice column