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Snow, Ice & Your Roof
Canadian weather is notoriously unpredictable. One minute the grass the green, the next we are buried in snow. More often than not, once the first snowfall has arrived, more blustery days are bound...
Out With The Old, In With The New – Windows
When it comes to windows and doors, age plays a factor in efficiency. Yet the challenge for many homeowners is determining "just how old" their windows happen to be. If the windows are original to a...
Hiring a professional indow installer
When it comes to home improvements and renovations, we all want to save a few dollars. Yet there are certain projects which benefit from training and experience. Why should you hire a professional...
Decorative Accents to Compliment Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is the popular choice among homeowners and landlords who want to refresh the exterior of a home or condominium. It offers a long-lasting, durable and affordable alternative to the more...
Blackburn Hamlet, ON: Removing Brick & Adding A Window
Do you have a space in your home where you more wish natural light shown through? Perhaps you wish an existing window was just a "that much" bigger? Rest assured you are not alone. Take for example...
Energy Star – Windows, Doors and More
Hydro One customers across Ontario have been receiving Home Energy Reports. Regardless of what you think about the validity of this social benchmarking program, the additional reminders and tips...
Blackburn Hamlet: Vinyl Siding Facelift
Vinyl Siding - Job In Progress Our crew is hard at work today, giving this Blackburn Hamlet home a facelift! Stay tuned, as we will be posting the "after" photos from this and other projects in the...
Fall Home Maintenance Tips – Decks
This long weekend, why not give you deck a little TLC. Take the time to clean, stain and protect your deck. It's an investment worth keeping in excellent condition.
Home Maintenance Tips – Foundation & Chimney Repairs
When was the last time you did a walk around your house and looked for cracks or holes? Critters are looking for places to keep warm... so keep them out of your home!
Fall Home Maintenance Tips – Caulking
A surefire way to keep the heat in and the elements out: caulking.
Fall Home Maintenance Tips – Eavestroughs
It may have been a dry summer in #Ottawa, but you can be assured there will be rain this fall. Make sure your eavestrough is ready to handle the water!
Get Vinyl Siding Before Fall
Siding, otherwise known as cladding, is a protective layer on the exterior of your home. It is designed to offer protection from the elements, most notably rain and snow. When siding or cladding is...
Increase Home Security & Comfort with Replacement Windows
Let's be honest - winter in Canada can be harsh. From freezing rain to windchill factors, our homes work overtime to keep us warm and comfortable. After a hot, hazy summer, the cooler nights start...
Windows: Enhancing Your Home’s Beauty
Are your old windows taking away from the curb appeal of your home? Aging windows can not only put a blemish on the curb appeal of your home, but they can also compromise energy efficiency and...
Summer Jobs: Vinyl Siding, Windows, Doors & More!
The team from BEST CAN have been working hard to help homeowners across Ottawa put checkmarks against their "to do" lists. If you have a growing list which includes exterior projects like vinyl...
Summer Maintenance of Vinyl Siding
While rainwater can certainly help keep your home's exterior vinyl siding looking clean, drought conditions across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley have lead to siding looking a little dirty and tired....