Articles – Fly Screens

Inviting fresh air into your home is a welcome relief, but without fly screens, you’re also attracting unwelcome insects. Luckily there are many different types of fly screens and even more material options. The umbrella term “fly screen” essentially means material that’s designed to cover the opening of an open window or door. The primary…

When choosing furnishings for a home, there are so many different options to consider. One such option that often gets overlooked is fly screens. When looking into window treatments, people often get caught up with choosing the right blinds or drapes.  While the decision between blinds and drapes is important, you lose an element of…

As part of the home design process, important questions are raised along the way. Some questions may revolve around the floor plan while others centre around different design options.  One such design option is choosing between pleated and retractable fly screens. While both are able to service everything from windows to French doors, there are…

The world of windows and doors can be confusing. Types include sliding windows, double hung windows, awning windows, hopper windows, casement windows, fixed windows, sliding doors, bi-fold doors, casement doors, stacker doors, pillarless corner doors and French doors. Phew! That’s a lot to navigate! To make the world of windows and doors even more confusing,…

In today’s housing climate there are many reasons to buy a fixer upper. However, the main advantage is the fact that you can truly shape a fixer upper in line with your wants, needs and visions for your home. On the other hand, renovating a fixer upper can feel overwhelming. With potentially every room in…

When renovating a home, often one word comes to mind – luxury. However, for most people the idea of infusing a home with elements of luxury will simply not be in the budget. Or so they thought. While it can be easy to equate luxury with expensive fittings and amenities, luxury is in essence, a…

Introduction We spend 90% or more of our time indoors, and it’s all too easy to overlook the consequences this has on our health. Poor indoor air quality ventilation along with a lack of natural light can have a dramatic impact on your well-being. On the other hand, fresh air and sunshine can have a…

Introduction Recessions come and go and are considered a natural part of the economic cycle. Throughout different stages of life, you and your household can find yourself in different financial situations, like the current downturn. Renovating might be on your mind with some well-considered upgrades that you have been putting off. So is it a…