Back to school, getting ready for fall, and harvest time; very busy month we have ahead!

An important part of the exterior and interior of your home!

Exterior Door – First impressions are important, so choosing an entrance door can be a difficult task. There are steel, fiberglass, wood, vinyl and aluminum. Your climate should play an important part in your decision.

Interior Door – There is a wide variety of door styles to choose from and each one can change the look of your interior. Want contemporary, classic, modern? The options are endless. JELD-WEN has some great installation tips for your project.

If you invest in a good door you also want to invest in good hardware. How do I choose the right hardware for my door? Can I get one key for all my locks? Do I have to sacrifice style for security? Whether you're replacing a single door or remodeling your home, learn what you need to know to choose the right interior and exterior door hardware. How to choose? Weiser Lock has some good tips.

Find out how one contractor improved his customer service after being on the client end of a renovation.

What's the difference between running projects in an ad hoc way and establishing systems and procedures? Success, according to Paul Winans of Remodelers Advantage.

That backyard pool or a fully-loaded entertainment system may be on your renovation wish list, but don't expect it to increase the value of your home.

Statistics Canada found that the country's construction union wage index rose 0.9 per cent in a twelve month period. As of last October, the average hourly wage for a construction worker was $27.79 across the 22 municipalities studied.

Business coach Teresia LaRocque explains why online marketing is a must for your business, but also how it differs from traditional marketing techniques.

Specially formulated out of silicone compound, self-fusing silicone tape from Canadian Technical Tape has no adhesive or glue. Once wrapped on itself, it fuses at the molecular level, forming an airtight, water resistant seal. For more information click here

Cathelle has a new LED Bulb, recommended for recessed fixtures and track lighting. Product GU10 LED Bulb has high performance light output, is Energy Star approved, is fully dimmable and the average life is 25000 hours. Find more information here

YOU CHOOSE... Profiles and the Colours for your new roof or wall cladding.

WESTMAN STEEL's new colour/profile application allows you to choose your preferred roof and wall cladding profiles for both residential and agricultural structures.

Whether for a residential or agricultural roof and/or wall panel, WESTMAN's new colour/profile application enables you to visualize exactly what your new home or barn will look like, within your specified profile(s) and colour(s). First, click the structure of your choice, then select your preferred profile. Then, all you need to do is add your chosen colour. It's that easy!

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