KEEPING THE PEACE
According to the 1861 census, 84 per cent of Canadians lived in a rural area. By 2011, the tables had almost completely turned, with about 81 per cent of Canadians living in…
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Cool Tools 2021: Power, versatility, and portability reign supreme
Sometimes innovation is literally found in the designs of those belts and boxes, and other times it’s about what goes inside them. Whether it’s the latest power tools, hand tools or storage…
A Change of Tone
Over the past year, with the pandemic keeping many indoors, individuals have had to learn how to readapt their everyday habits as well as reconfigure their everyday spaces to serve a multitude…
Interior Doors and Mouldings 2021 Trends
The pandemic has certainly forced many lifestyle changes, primarily how much time individuals spend at home. As such, it is no surprise to learn that many are choosing to invest in their…
Homeowners Eying Floor Covering Alternatives
Flooring has been seeing major price increases in the past year, primarily due to supply chain and logistics, according to industry watchers, but homeowners are still seeing great value from floor upgrades.…
AN OUTDOOR ROOM WITH A VIEW
Railings, like many building products, are in high demand this year, say manufacturers and distributors, as a population working from home seeks the refuge of their backyards to find work-life balance. “There’s…
ALL DECKED OUT FOR SUMMER 2021
After a surprisingly banner year of popularity in outdoor building projects in 2020, this year is poised to be even busier for contractors — if they can find the materials. For composite…
Demand for attractive, higher-performing roofs looking up
For most homeowners roofing projects are treated like a necessary evil. But in recent years, householders have been putting more thought into the performance and aesthetics of their roofs, and with good…
OUTER BEAUTY
As any prospective homebuyer knows, curb appeal is critical. A home’s exterior instantly conveys a sense of what to expect inside its walls, whether timeless elegance, welcoming warmth or contemporary minimalism. While…
Top vendors open up on this year’s trends
While visitors these days may be few, exterior doors are often the first impression of a home and has a significant impact on its look and feel, and ultimately comfort. As with…
Windows: Shedding light on 2021 developments
Builders and contractors coming out of an unprecedented year may still find positive demand for windows in 2021, as many homeowners in various stages of lockdown seek ways to bring more of…
Unlocking the Future
According to a November 2020 report by Fortune Business Insights, nearly two-thirds of North American households have at least one smart home device or system. By 2023, the burgeoning Canadian smart home…
The lumber industry responds to COVID chaos in 2020
Lumber market experts predicted volatility in 2020, but the year was more chaotic than anyone could have expected. Fears of curtailments due to parasitic epidemics, market uncertainties and supply challenges as the…
Building in Peace and Quiet
The demand for better sound control in home building and renovation has been growing for years, but the global spread of the coronavirus in 2020 has made the call for soundproofing in…
Keeping it Cool: Top Tools for 2020
What’s the definition of a cool tool? Ask any two people and you’ll get a wide range of different answers. Is it the use of new technologies to offer applications or advantages…
Colour Me Safe
Life in 2020 is tinged by uncertainty. At a time when the world needs to pull together, often we find ourselves isolated from family, friends, and colleagues with no clear idea of…