Chimneys aren't supposed to smell, but sometimes they do. If your chimney has an odor, this is an indication of a problem. The following tips will help you take care of your chimney and get rid of the odor. Why does my chimney smell? Typically, chimneys smell for one of two reasons: Creosote buildup. Creosote buildup is a smelly, tar-like substance that can buildup inside of chimneys over a long period of time.

Having a wooden deck added to your property provides your family with a beautiful outdoor living and entertainment space, and adds beauty and equity to your home. But without proper care and maintenance, your gorgeous new wood deck will lose its looks over time and possibly even start to rot away. Luckily, there are simple things you can do to take care of your deck in order to keep it looking new for many years.

If this is the winter that you really want to show your neighbours how Canadian you really are, you might be thinking about building a backyard rink for skating and pick-up hockey games that last well into the night. A trip to your local home supply store will help you get the tarps, wood and hoses that will be necessary to build and maintain your rink, but it's also important to think about how you'll keep the rink properly lit at night.

As a small business owner, finding ways to save money is important. Unlike some of your larger competitors, you don't have a ton of extra capital sitting around to waste. One way that you can save money is to focus on your shipping costs. Here are just some of the ways you can save money in this area. Invest In A Thermal Printer If you're printing labels with a traditional printer or filling them out by hand, you're probably wasting money.

A custom built home is something that you and your family will treasure for many years to come. However, just like all things worth holding on to – there is some work involved. Although the construction company will be tackling the labor, it's up to you to be patient and remember that this is a process. Avoiding mistakes and remaining stress-free is the best way to accomplish this. Planning One of the greatest sources of anxiety people face when going through a custom home build is worrying about when they will move in.

Selling a home can take time, but you can make your home sell faster if you take time to dress it up before you put it up for sale. One way you can do this is by replacing your kitchen countertops. When a buyer walks into a kitchen, one of the first things they will see is your kitchen countertops. If they are old with surface scratches and other damage, it will turn your potential buyers off.

As a homeowner, you're expected to be familiar with your home, but this doesn't mean you have to be an expert. You can leave that to the professionals. When you fail to rely on the expertise of a professional you end up being duped by a bunch of false information or myths, which is particularly the case when it comes roofing. Make sure you know how to discern fact from fiction to protect your home.

You may have decided to take in a few relatives or your kids are growing older, so they no longer want to share a room. Moving to a bigger home might be the easiest solution but it is not exactly the most affordable. The extra space you might be looking for is probably sitting in your garage. However, before jumping into a new DIY project and converting your garage into a spare bedroom there are a few things to consider.