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June 28th, 2008

Follow up from yesterdays post on washing hardwood floors.

Yesterday I was asked a question regarding washing hardwood floors. I got an email almost right after that post went live and then someone asked me about installing hardwood floors into a bathroom and what can be done to prevent mold, and swelling of the wood.
I have a simple answer to that question. DON’T install […]

By Collin De Ruyck -- 0 comments

June 22nd, 2008

All work and no play makes you just plan old dull!

Today’s post is inspired by the fact it is plus 28 Celsius outside and not a cloud in the sky.  My seven year old son and I are off to the beach to relax in the sun, throw around the foot ball and just relax.
I have spent hours upon hours renovating my home over the […]

By Collin De Ruyck -- 1 comment

June 18th, 2008

Before you renovate - know your market

Before you decide to start renovating and putting those big plans into motion there is one person you need to sit down with first if you ever plan on moving or selling your home in the near future. That person is your real estate agent.
Why is in important to sit down with a real estate […]

By Collin De Ruyck -- 0 comments

May 19th, 2008

Compacting Mud Without a Compactor!

Ok so you have a hole in your yard that you need to fill and compact, but you don’t have a compactor to pack the back fill with. Today’s post is going to give you a tip on how to do this.
As most of you know I had my water service replaced at my home […]

By Collin De Ruyck -- 0 comments