• Spring Cleaning Fun

    Spring-cleaning doesn’t need to be boring.

    Here are 4 ways to make your spring-cleaning chores effective and fun.

    1. Turn it up!

    Music always makes things fun. While cleaning, put on your favourite songs to sing and dance along to. Doing so will take away from the quietness of your own thoughts. So dont be afraid to prented like your favourite Rock/Pop star, sing and dance your heart away while your house gets clean at the same time.

    1. Make it a race

    Everyone likes a little competition, so why not compete against yourself.Time yourself to see just how fast you can clean certain rooms in your house. Each time try and do it a little faster and see if you can beat your own time. Not only will this get to motivated to clean, it will also help you get it done faster.

    1. Get your family involved

    Cleaning alone is okay, but cleaning with your family is even better! Cleaning with the family allows for everything to get done a lot faster, all while having family bonding time.

    1. Reward yourself

    Staying motivated to clean is tough. Giving yourself a reward gives you something to look forward to once certain tasks are done. Some rewards can include; eating your favourite snack when your done, watching a movie or television show you’ve always wanted to watch, going out for icecream. etc…

  • The 2015 National Home Show is Officially Here!

    The day has finally come! The National Home Show is starting tomorrow.

    Held at Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre, The National Home Show is a 10-day exhibition that has 450+ exhibitors and sponsors, showcasing everything from construction, renovation & home design to home entertainment & electronics.

    Modular Home Additions is proud to be a part of this prestigious home show for another year, introducing their company and services to newcomers and experienced home renovators.

    From March 13 th – March 22 nd, you can visit our Modular Home Additions booth (#2807) to learn all about what we have to offer, which includes our innovative system which allows us to build up your home in THREE days. Not only will you get to see examples of our previous projects but you can also get information about your potential home addition.

    We hope you see you there!

    For More Information, Please Visit:

    https://nationalhomeshow.com/

  • 4 Quick Winter Hacks to Adding Warmth to Your Home

    These freezing temperatures are sometimes unbearable, so keep cozy and snuggle up. We have some wonderful tips for how to make your hibernating nook the ultimate winter escape!

    Layer up those floors
    Dress your floors with some soft and inviting carpets. It will keep your feet warm and provide an extra special space to lay down and pretzel comfortably whichever way you wish, you have the whole floor after all!

    Spice It Up By Adding Warm Colours

    Add a red chair, or some orange blankets into the mix of your interior. Small touches of warm colours add depth, are esthetically appealing, and bring up the heat into your home.

    Fluff It Up With Pillows

    Pillows add a visual and physical softness, and is that not what we need during the winter? For some soft, warm, huggable comfort? Agreeably, adding pillows that are also warm colours and textures add even more of a winter-worthy touch!

    Texturize

    Adding textures makes the room inviting and comforting. Different textures create a feel of ease and warmth so have fun and play with it! Contact us today for more!

  • Modular booth at this year’s National Home Show + Canada Blooms!

    Mark March 13-22 2015 on your calendars because Modular Home Addition’s will have a booth at this year’s National Home Show!

    Taking place at the Direct Energy Center, The National Home Show is a 10-day exhibition that has 450+ exhibitors and sponsors, showcasing everything from construction, renovation & home design to Home Entertainment & Electronics.

    Modular Home Additions is looking forward to being apart of this event for yet another year.

    MODULAR TIP: Free Parking! Mon-Fri after 4 PM

    Here are all the details you need to know about this year’s National Home show:

    National Home Show + Canada Blows 2015: Presented by Remax

    Modular Home Addition’s Booth- #2807 (see the link below)

    http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/nhs/exhibitorlist/modular_home_additions_38558/

    Friday, March 13 th – Sunday March 22 nd

    The Direct Energy Center

    For More Information, Please Visit:

    https://nationalhomeshow.com/

  • Winter Home Maintenance Tips

    Now that winter is officially here it is time to winter-proof your house.

    Here are our top three winter home maintenance tips:

    1. Make sure your heating system is in check

    In the cold winter months heating in homes is a MUST, not a necessity. The freezing temperatures have the ability to make the indoor of your house as cold as the average household fridge. The sooner you get a technician to inspect your furnace and/or heat pump the sooner you will know for sure that the system is in working order. Trust me you don’t want to be caught in a cold home on the coldest day of the year.

    2. Caulk around doors and windows

    Having a working heating system wont make a warm home if there is a draft coming through. One way to see if there is in fact a draft is by holding up a lit candle to the window or door then seeing if the flame moves. If the flame does move then you know that there is air coming through. Another way is by holding your hand up to the window/door, and if you can feel air then chances are there is a gap in the current caulking.

    3. ALWAYS keep your front stairs and sidewalk clear from ice and snow

    This one seems like a no brainer but surprisingly some individuals choose to shovel and salt when a big snowstorm hits. No matter, big or small the snowfall, having clear stairs and sidewalks will keep you, your neighbours and those visiting you safe. Make sure to have your shovel, snowplows and salt bags readily available so that you will be ready every time Mother Nature decides to sprinkle down the “cold white stuff”

  • 5 Ways to Save on Heating This Winter

    Everyone wants a warm and cozy home during the cold winter months. However, no one wants to deal with the reality of the high-energy costs.

    Here are 5 ways you can reduce your heating bill this winter:

    1. Turn the thermostat down

    One of the eaiests ways to reduce your heating bill is by turning down the thermostat to 20 degrees, by doing so you can save up to 4%. 20 degrees might seem a little cold but after some time you will get used to it. It has also been proven that sleeping in colder temperatures is better for your body.

    2. Use your ceiling fan

    Most people only think about turning on the ceiling fan once it gets really warm out. However, if you were to reverse the switch so the fan was to blow upward instead of down, the hot air will come down and circulate more efficiently.

    3. Let the sun shine in

    Believe it or not, opening the curtains of south facing windows can help give your home a heat boost. Once the sun goes down be sure to close your curtains in order to keep the heat you acquired from escaping.

    4. Limit the use of kitchen and bathroom ventilation fans

    When using kitchen and bathroom ventilation fans not only do they pull out the unwanted smells and smoke, but they also pull out the wanted heat. Try and limit the use of these fans only when really necessary.

    5. Bundle up!

    This one might seem like a no brainer but… bundle up even when indoors! Bundling up isn’t only for the outdoors; make sure to wear socks and warm sweaters all day long. Snuggling up on the sofa with a blanket when watching a movie is also a great way to stay warm during cold winters.