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Some materials contain more VOCs, volatile organic compounds, than others. For example, lighter pigments in paint usually have lower levels of VOCs than darker pigments. Iofoto/Fotolia

A breath of fresh air: Getting rid of notorious VOCs in your home

Mike Holmes looks at how to minimize volatile organic compounds in your home


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Doing a renovation yourself or hiring the cheapest contractor may not end up saving you money if things go wrong and need repairing or redoing. It’s worth financing a renovation to do the job properly.

Using home equity to finance renos

Mike Holmes: Doing renovations on the cheap will not save you in the end. You’re better off using...


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A partial Canadian ban on incandescent light bulbs, which came into effect on Jan. 1, encourages homeowners to use more energy-efficient lighting around the home, such as LED fixtures. The Holmes Group

Making the switch: The ABCs on LEDs, CFLs and halogen bulbs

The ABCs on switching from incandescent bulbs to LEDs, CFLs and halogen bulbs.


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After major winter storms, homeowners should contact their insurance provider to determine which damages they are responsible for, and are encouraged to hire only licensed professionals for repairs.

Cleaning up after an ice storm

Winter storms can cause a lot of damage. Call your insurance company first, then hire professionals ...


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Proper underlayment and subfloor systems are crucial to prevent mould and preserve the flooring in areas like the basement, kitchen and bathroom where moisture is an issue. The Holmes Group

Choose the right subfloor system

Mike Holmes talks about the importance of the right subfloor to protect your floors from moisture and...


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Engineered hardwood floors do not shrink and expand the way solid hardwood does, making it a popular flooring choice.The Holmes Group

Is real hardwood better than fake?

Mike Holmes: Is real hardwood better than fake? Weigh the pros and cons of each to choose the right ...


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Knowledge is power, so if your contractor says something you don’t understand, ask them about it. There are no stupid questions.

Educate yourself on construction lingo

Mike Holmes: If you’re going through a renovation or planning one, it helps to know the terms ...


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(L-R)Actresses Anna Kendrick, singer Carrie Underwood, AnnaSophia Robb and Zosia Mamet attend Rebecca Minkoff fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014 at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 7, 2014 in New York City.

Gallery: Celebrity spottings at New York Fashion Week

Get out your star-gazing glasses because we have rounded up some of the best photos of stars at New ...


 

Travel

A tourist enjoys the view from the cliffs of Cabo da Roca, Cape Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, north west of Lisbon.

Gallery: Imagine relaxing in Portugal

Even during the cooler winter months, Portugal is a land worth visiting for its natural beauty and its...


 

Chris Kunitz (L), Martin St. Louis and Sidney Crosby of Team Canada share a laugh during practice at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, February 10, 2014.

Gallery: First practice for Canadian men’s hockey team

Team Canada practices on day three of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Arena on Monday in Sochi...


 

Awards

Oscar Lunch.

Gallery: Oscar nominees honoured with Academy Awards luncheon

Oscar nominees attend the 86th Academy Awards nominee luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday...


 

World

Flanked by weapons a man from a self-defense group sits inside a barricade at the entrance of Apatzingan in Michoacan state, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. Vigilantes who have driven a quasi-religious drug cartel from a series of towns in western Mexico entered Apatzingan on Saturday and were working with government forces to clear it of cartel gunmen, a leader of the movement said. Federal police controlled security in the city and both armed and unarmed member of the “self-defense” movement wer

Gallery: Mexican vigilantes work with police to drive away gun cartel

Vigilantes who have driven a quasi-religious drug cartel from a series of towns in western Mexico entered...


 
 
 
 
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