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.

Looking to do something different with your restaurant? Renovating your restaurant to include spaces for private events is a great way to get the most out of your business. By choosing to renovate your restaurant you'll give your venue a facelift and give your customers something new to talk about. Why Private Event Spaces Your customers often come to your restaurant to celebrate big occasions in their lives. By renovating to include private spaces for those momentous events, you can make those events extra special for your customer.

If you have an old wood deck that is in need of renovation, wood materials are an affordable option. Today, there are also alternatives to wood that will give your deck a longer-lasting finish. These materials include composites, vinyl and metal decking systems. There are even coatings that can be added to make your deck last longer. Here are some wood alternatives you may want to consider when you are ready to renovate your deck: