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How to Deal With Basement Posts

Posted by Parabola Developments on Dec 9, 2013.

Basement posts can be tricky to deal with when remodeling the space.  In some cases, new walls can be built around them, making the posts disappear. But in others, these important ceiling and floor supports cannot be hidden. This means that you need a creative way of dealing with them. Hang Something on Them This gives the post a purpose. If you have turned your basement into a man cave or game room, use the post as a place to hang a dart board or sign. You can also wrap a string of Christmas...Read More Here!

 

What is The Best Type of Insulation for Homes in Edmonton?

Posted by Parabola Developments on Sep 15, 2013.

  In Edmonton, the winters can be cold and snowy, while the summers tend to be reasonably warm with the occasional period of very warm or hot temperatures. Because of this, your home must be properly insulated to keep the warm air inside during the winter, while keeping the cool air out as must as possible. Of course, the opposite of this must occur in the summer. Windows Help, But its Not the Whole Deal Installing new windows complete with vinyl frames do a good job of helping your ho...Read More Here!

 

What’s the Right Placement for Your Shower Bench

Posted by Parabola Developments on Aug 21, 2013.

Shower benches are useful, especially if you have mobility problems and have issues standing up for certain periods of time. Because of this, you mostly see shower benches in the bathrooms of the elderly. However, there are built-in models that can enhance the entire look of your bathroom – whether you have medical issues or simply want to be able to sit down in the shower and shave your legs. Keep these points in mind if you are considering adding one during your next bathroom renovation. W...Read More Here!

 

What to Ask Before Hiring A Contractor

Posted by Parabola Developments on Aug 7, 2013.

Many people who decide to hire a contractor to complete a home improvement project for them make the process too simple. They look in the phone book, call up the first contractor that they come across, and then hire him or her without asking pertinent (and important) questions. While this process can work out well in the end, in some cases, it results in unhappy homeowners, because they didn’t follow up on the company as they should have. Hiring a contractor should take more than ten minutes. ...Read More Here!

 

Why The Deck You See on TV Costs More Than $4000

Posted by Parabola Developments on Jul 24, 2013.

Television home improvement shows do have one thing right: a backyard deck can do many things. It can make your yard more useful, provide you with a place to sit and relax or host a barbecue, and it can even add on to your home’s property value. However, the decks that you see on TV cost more than $4,000 to build. That is the one thing that these shows have wrong. Why do these decks cost more than $4,000? There are many reasons, including: Premium Lumber What you see on TV are decks made fr...Read More Here!

 

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