Young children sleep a lot. Newborn babies, young toddlers and children will often spend more hours of the day sleeping than awake. As a parent, you want to provide them with the post environment to be able to sleep soundly (and consequently buy yourself some more free time). So how can you build a great nursery for sleeping? Let’s discuss.…
Convenience and safety is the name of the game. Modernity has given us so many new toys and technologies that we have taken for granted how much they have changed and improved our daily lives. Is daily sweeping too much of a hassle? Not to worry, a robot vacuum can do that for you. Do you have hard-to-reach windows? Well…
We are well into the summer season. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and your home is a lot hotter. Canadians know that the four seasons are all vastly different from each other, and that summer requires you to find ways to keep your house cooler. It won’t be as simple as blasting your air conditioning system throughout…
You’re wasting a lot of energy if you only worry about your windows during the cold winter months. This is because windows can allow a lot of hot air to seep into your living space during the summer and lose conditioned cool air, making your home uncomfortable and raising your AC bill. Insulation’s primary function is to slow heat transfer…
The sun and heat are dangerous, full stop. Yes, it is very inviting, yes you associate it with a lot of fun activities such as picnics, hiking and barbeques. But, without proper precaution, the sun and the heat that summer brings can cause you any number of health issues. So to stay safe, we would like to provide you with…
As the days get longer and the weather warms, you start thinking about beautiful summer days and basking in the sun’s warm bosom. However, there is a dark side to it, as the sun produces a lot of harmful UV rays as well. So it becomes very important to protect yourself from it and get UV protection. One thing to…
The summer season is marked by long days and bright sunshine and while the longer days ensure more time at your disposal, bright sunshine forces you to remain inside to avoid health hazards. Consequently, low productivity is a significant challenge that must be overcome during the summer season. Even when you are inside your homes or offices, you have to…
Summer has arrived. Heatwaves can occur in areas of the country where cooler climates are the norm during most of the year. Some homes in these areas lack air conditioning, making coping in extreme temperatures difficult for everyone. With the temperature rising, it’s time to consider keeping your home cool and ready for the long, hot days ahead. As the…
On warm days, sunlight pouring into your house can become oppressive and overwhelming, sometimes bringing a lot of excess heat with it. While sunshine can be very inviting and welcoming at times, if left unchecked, it can generate a lot of heat inside your house. So here we are going to suggest a few ways to help block sunlight heat…
As a homeowner, there are many ways to make your home more environmentally friendly. Eco-friendly and energy-efficient window treatments are one of the best ways to add green features to your home while also significantly lowering your energy costs. When choosing the new window treatments to use during home renovations, you should consider the impact they have on the environment…