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Underground Economy in Renovation Sector Costs Us All
Renovators fear the new HST will entice more homeowners to turn to risky, under-the-table contractors
2010-10-21 09:38:24
LONDON -- London homeowner Deborah Carr knows all too well the consequences of dealing with the wrong renovator.
In late 2006 and early 2007, protected only by a handwritten agreement highlighting the cost of refinishing part of her home, she saw her home ripped apart - forcing her to rely on neighbours' washrooms or a bucket - and her renovation costs more than double to $38,000, before the contractor walked away.
Carr was left with an unfinished, unsafe and unlivable home in which city inspectors found more tha...
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Ted Melchers, chairperson of the London Home Builders’ Association’s renovators’ council, and LHBA executive officer Lois Langdon say the group is working hard to convince homeowners to choose a legitimate, professional renovator and not gamble on an underground renovator just to avoid the HST.
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Going Green is Easy!
With these 13 eco-friendly products you can do your part to protect the environment without doing much at all.
Sep 1, 2010
The innovative Touch20 technology allows the tap to be controlled through a simple touch anywhere on the faucet's body or handle. Even if your hands are full with pots, or covered in suds, the faucet can still be turned off with a forearm or elbow. This prevents water running unnecessarily.
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Change the Way You Heat
Nuheat Floor Heating Systems
2010-07-29 13:51:19
Nuheat is a cost-effective heating solution. Inexpensive to install, Nuheat does not require ductwork or any additional equipment to operate and is entirely maintenance-free. An energy efficient heating alternative, Nuheat allows you to zone he...
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The Luxury of Steam has never been so affordable.
2010-07-06 18:54:07
The Luxury of Steam has never been so affordable.
Thermasol superior Steamshower systems have recently lowered their price...
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HST begins July 1st
2010-06-28 15:16:40
As announced in the 2009 Ontario Budget, the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will be replaced with a more modern, value-added tax that will be combined with the f...
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Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic
2010-04-27 09:21:06
PRESS RELEASE
ACTIVE™ CLEAN AIR & ANTIBACTERIAL CERAMIC, the new production methodology applied to ceramics that reduces polluting agents present in the air by up to 70%.
An ...
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Ontario Bans Sale of 13-Litre Toilets
Toronto Star article
2010-04-25 15:50:24
Ontario is flushing away the SUV of toilets.
Water-guzzlers with tanks that use 13 litres for one flush will be outlawed in the province this summer.
Switching to a more efficient, six-litre flush can save an average house...
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Peel Tile Launches New Website
A truly unique company, Peel Tile’s new site showcases it's strengths in Installation, Design, Product Information, Consumer Education, Green Living Endeavours and Community Projects.
2010-04-16 12:00:00
Peel Tile has revamped their website to better showcase all of the company's products and extensive services.
“We are proud to announce the launch of our new website. We have spent many hours feverishly working to make Read More
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