HOMEOWNER LIFEHACK: Benefits of Changing Your Furnace Filter
Are you noticing more dust accumulating throughout your home than usual? Is pet hair or dander building up more than it used to? Maybe your heating costs are rising even though you’re cutting back. If any of that sounds familiar, it might be time to change your furnace filter. Lifehack your home and wallet by […]
RENO ROUND-UP: SPENDING YOUR RENOVATION BUDGET
Many property owners tuck a little money away here and save a few dollars there, eventually accumulating enough to make that dream renovation a reality. Usually in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, renovation budgets can be dispersed in many different ways. Some spread the budget out over numerous, more affordable changes, while […]
RENO ROUND-UP: BUDGETING FOR A RENOVATION
Most property owners have seen the dramatic prices, processes and problems on the dozens of home reno shows on TV these days. The truth is a lot of these sleek, quickly renovated homes and businesses do not actually represent the “reality” of the situation. While owners want the TV results, they are not always prepared […]
RENO ROUND-UP: RENOVATIONS & PROPERTY VALUE
Planning a big reno project? There’s a lot to manage and account for, but at least you are always adding value to your property… Right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case! Some renovations and additions can actually damage a property’s value when it comes time to put it on the market. Consider some of the […]
CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A QUOTE
Quotes, service agreements, bids, estimates– all of these words are technical and industry terms for essentially the same thing: price. While it is a little more complex than that, a property owner understandably focuses on their bottom line and the value of the work. Labour and material costs are often included in a contractor’s quote, […]
CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CONTRACTOR
Many people try several restaurants before they pick a favourite spot. Others might try on a dozen pairs of jeans before they settle on the perfect ones. Yet when faced with the major financial investment of a renovation project, some property owners will hire a contractor simply based on whether or not they appear honest […]
CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: INSURANCE & PERMITS
Contractors are known for doing physical work, but many people overlook the paperwork involved. Valid insurance and permits are just a few features of a responsible contractor, but they are absolutely essential. Whether renovating or even just having a consultation done, a responsible home or business owner ensures all workers on their property are properly […]
Come Visit us at the 2014 Edmonton Home and Garden Show!
The Edmonton Home + Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out. With celebrity guests and more than 550 exhibitors and a slew of exciting new features, there’s real advice, real inspiration and real experts at every turn! Come Visit Parabola Developments at the 2014 Edmonton Home and […]
Floors Warm Up to Radiant Heat
If you have a furnace in your home, chances are your home is heated by one type of radiant heat. This method of heating up a room is effective, since the heat has a chance to spread around and reach every corner. Although some types of radiant heat are given off by wall mounted heaters […]
DIY: How to Patch a Drywall Hole
No matter how the hole wound up in your drywall, you’ll need to patch it up. If the hole is small enough, for example, the side of a wall hook for a painting or picture frame you can patch it up yourself fairly easily. Here is how to do so: Clean Up Start by clearing […]