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Home Exterior & Garden Renovation

Brick repointing, porches, stoops, paint and small city gardens brought back to life.

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Home Security

Cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and lighting planned around how you come and go.

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Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Interconnected alarms, extinguishers, escape planning and safer electrical work.

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Home Loan & Warranty

Plain answers on renovation financing and warranty plans that protect new systems.

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Roofing Upgrade

Roofing Upgrade

Flat roof coatings, membranes, pitched roof repairs, flashing and new gutters.

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Solar Upgrade

Solar Upgrade

Rooftop solar and battery storage designed for city roofs and suburban homes.

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Windows Replacement

Windows Replacement

Efficient replacement windows that cut drafts, quiet the street and suit your facade.

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Home Flooring Upgrade

Home Flooring Upgrade

Hardwood, tile and luxury vinyl floors, plus refinishing of original wood floors.

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Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom Remodeling

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Quick tips from our experts

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Interior

Layer your lighting

Combine ceiling, task and lamp light in every room so it works for reading, cooking and relaxing.

Interior

Test paint at home

Paint large swatches on two walls and look at them morning and evening before you commit.

Interior

Protect wood floors

Felt pads under furniture and mats at every door keep grit from dulling hardwood finishes.

Exterior

Watch your mortar

Crumbling joints let water into brick walls. Repoint with a soft mortar that suits older brick.

Exterior

Clear gutters each season

Blocked gutters overflow against walls and foundations. Clean them in late spring and late autumn.

Exterior

Plant for small yards

Containers, climbers and native perennials make a compact city yard feel green without much upkeep.

Safety

Test alarms monthly

Press the test button on every smoke and carbon monoxide alarm and replace any that are past their date.

Safety

Practise your escape plan

Know two ways out of every room and agree a meeting spot outside with everyone in the home.

Safety

Light every entrance

Motion lights at the front door, back gate and alley deter intruders and prevent trips after dark.

Energy

Find hidden drafts

On a windy day, hold a candle or incense stick near window frames and outlets to spot air leaks.

Energy

Check your roof before solar

If your roof is near the end of its life, replace it first so panels do not need removing later.

Energy

Seal before you heat

Weatherstripping and attic insulation often make a bigger difference than a new heating system.

Money

Get written quotes

Ask for a clear written scope, materials list and schedule so quotes can be compared fairly.

Money

Keep warranty papers

Store manuals, receipts and warranty documents in one folder so claims are quick and easy.

Money

Plan a contingency

Set aside a reserve for surprises, especially in older homes where walls can hide old wiring or rot.

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