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Apr 10
2013

Hi Vivian, How can I choose paint colours for my home successfully?


 


 

posted by Vivian to Vivian Belanger  ::  Views (35)
 Spring has come and many homeowners are inspired to clear the winter’s clutter and add a fresh coat of paint to enliven their environment. Choosing a colour and knowing how to integrate it with other colours successfully in the room can be a challenge.  One of the best places to... [ more ]
Oct 15
2012

How do you remove blood?

posted by Michele Rowe to David Hillary  ::  Views (186)
Blood stains should be treated immediately with cold water. Sponge any blood stains with cold water. Quick removal here is very important. Consult your cleaner immediately about this type of stain. [ more ]
Oct 15
2012

What dry cleaners do to protect the environment?

posted by Michele Rowe to David Hillary  ::  Views (173)
The use of solvents in the dry cleaning process has always been a concern for customers and for industry alike. The dry cleaning machine is sealed to prevent solvent from escaping. Solvent is filtered, distilled and recycled. The remaining “sludge” is then removed to a recycler using... [ more ]
Oct 15
2012

How to remove cold wave solutions?

posted by Alice Publicover to David Hillary  ::  Views (200)
This is one of the dry cleaner’s biggest headaches. It is enough to make their hair curl. When you have a cold wave permanent, make sure your clothing is well covered. The colourless liquid in cold wave solutions looks harmless enough and no noticeable stains occurs at first. However, heat,... [ more ]
Oct 15
2012

How do you prevent Sugar and Tannin Stains?

posted by Jocelyne Rowe to David Hillary  ::  Views (187)
Stains in this category include fruit juices, coffee, tea, soft drinks such as root beer, coca cola, etc, tomatoes, beer and others. When these substances first contact a garment, they are not very evident and in many instances, they do not appear to have stained the garment. Neither you nor the... [ more ]
Oct 15
2012

What can we do about oxidized oil stains?

posted by Geoff McTeigue to David Hillary  ::  Views (196)
This classification includes such oils as linseed oil, salad dressings, mayonnaise, French dressing, cooking oils and gravy. These stains tend to combine very readily with the oxygen in the air and once they have oxidized, it is impossible to remove or even lighten the stains in colour. Avoid... [ more ]
Oct 15
2012

Can you remove deodorant stains?

posted by Melanie Ebbs to David Hillary  ::  Views (167)
Perspiration will weaken many fabrics when it is allowed to remain in a fabric for a long time. For this reason, clothes should be cleaned frequently to remove the deodorants, anti-perspirants, and perspiration from your garments. Follow the manfacturer’s instructions when you apply... [ more ]
Apr 27
2012

Hi Steve, What are the few things I can do as a seller, to prepare my home? I do not want any surprises when a buyer brings their inspector through.

posted by John Stanley to Steve Greatrex  ::  Views (260)
Hi John, Well aside from the cleaning and staging aspect their is a lot of easy things you can do to prepare a home for sale. I offer pre-listing inspections and walk-throughs that are very affordable and basically we would come up with a list together of items that would appear on an inspection... [ more ]
Aug 31
2011

Just saw a house we liked, but electricity wiring is a fraud. There was no code followed, incoming wires can not support a 2x100A fuse, mixture od Al and Cu wires from same panell. Wires free hanging trough part of basement just a mess and real fire hazard. The owners in listing did not mentioned that. Can I do anything and how

posted by Robert to Lily Ohana  ::  Views (554)
Hello Robert, It is difficult to comment without seeing the situation but in general it is unfortunate that one of the most common defects that I find during an inspection, is such situations as you described. Inadequate overload protection, amateur, often dangerous wiring connections which can... [ more ]
Aug 25
2011

What is the difference between a flat roof and an angled roof is one better then the other?

posted by Bob Pinelt to Lily Ohana  ::  Views (643)
Hello Bob, There are two main differences; The main difference between a flat roof and a sloped roof is in the way they are built. A sloped roof shed water, they are not watertight, you can think of them as an umbrella. Flat roofs use a waterproof membrane to protect the building, flat roofs act... [ more ]
Aug 18
2011

Lily is it important to change your furnace filters in the summer or just when you have the heat on? Is there a type of filter that you recomend?

posted by KC K-Dog to Lily Ohana  ::  Views (537)
Thanks KC for your question. It is a very good question! The answer is absolutely! Regardless of the season, your furnace filter should always be kept clean to protect the furnace, the fan and the air quality in your home. Your furnace filter is part of your home’s HVAC System (Heating,... [ more ]
Jan 13
2011

Hello Kristy, We are currently designing our kitchen and are trying to decide on a floor style. Ideally we would like to have something other then ceramic tile. We also live in a town house and do not want to spend to much money.

posted by to Kristy Morrison  ::  Views (877)
Hello Shelly, Their are many different options for your kitchen flooring. Their are many factors that will influence your type of floor that you choose, durability, price points, and how you want it to feel under your feet.  Ceramic is typically a floor of choice for many home owners as it... [ more ]
Jan 13
2011

How can we tell if the parquet in our house can be refinished? We have a compo house build circa 1970, some area's are slight uneven. Do you have any advice for Us.

posted by to Lily Ohana  ::  Views (863)
Hello Andrew, Without seeing the floor it will be hard to any person to give you an actual yes or no. There are many types of wood floors including parquet floors that indeed could be refinished. Theoretically a surface stain can be removed (sanded) and then refinished. My best advice to you... [ more ]
Jan 13
2011

We are a young couple with a mortgage, In your option is it better to put money in our RSP's or pay down our mortgage. Thanks

posted by to Marci Perreault  ::  Views (847)
That is a very good question and one that a lot of people ask.  However, I cannot give you a cut and dry answer.  There are many variables that come into play.  I would have to look at any other debt that you may have, interest rates, balance of mortgage, cash flow, just to name a... [ more ]
Oct 16
2010

Marci I have 2 questions 1/We have a friend who has equities , all the stocks say segregated. They understand what a segregated fund is but what is a segregated stock 2/ I here that insurance companies now have a program that they sell a product in the rrsp that pays a 5.25=5.5% on the investment until age 71 .At that age it is converted and it is a 6% rate of return after 71. Investors group is pushing this producct. Do you have a similar product and what do you know about this.... Allan

posted by allan to Marci Perreault  ::  Views (808)
 Hi Allan.  I am a bit confused by Question 1.   Are you referring to how the stocks are referred to on the investment statement?  I would need to see a copy before I can comment.  I certainly understand segregated funds, but segregated stocks are something new.... [ more ]
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