Durable Home Products

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

A Cautionary Tale About Hiring Just Any Insulation Contractor

Here's a real-life example of how shady insulation contractors can mislead homeowners.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Insulation Contractor

Although the temperatures in Vancouver are on average amongst the warmest in Canada, it doesn’t mean that we don’t experience our share of unfavourable weather, or that we shouldn’t pay as much attention to how we heat and cool our homes. To save money, keep our homes comfortable, and prevent wasting energy, it’s important to have effective methods of controlling the climate in our home<br>Although the temperatures in Vancouver are on average amongst the warmest in Canada, it doesn’t mean that we…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Want get painful pests off your property? Choose the extermination method that best suits your fire ant infestation.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

10 beginner plumbing tips everyone should know

Hey guys! We actually just got back from 10 days away, up to Maine visiting family and completely unwinding without cell or internet for a few of those days. Sorry for the crickets in the comments and on social media. Speaking of crickets, we didn’t really see much wildlife on our vacation (that transition works, right?), which is a bummer because I was really hoping to see a moose because I haven’t for many years and everyone has been talking about seeing a…

Quick Fixes to Remove an Ice Dam on Roof Eaves

While icicles hanging from your roof's eaves have a certain charm and evoke nostalgic childhood memories, they're often caused by ice dams that form along your gutters. First of all, it's ...

What Is the Most Durable Type of Roof?

While all roofing materials are designed to provide durable protection to the building they cover, not all materials can stand up to the elements for the

How Durable Is Your Average Commercial Roof?

It’s hard to consider a new commercial roof if you don’t know how long it will help protect your building for. The main issue is that not only the

Tear Trough Fillers: Are They Worth It?

Here’s why you may want to consider getting a filler for those pesky bags under your eyes

How Does the Slope of Your Roof Contribute to Its Long-Term Durability?

Classic styled residential buildings usually feature sloping roofs, that is, roofs composed either of one slope that meets a wall at the top or multiple

Algae in Horse Water Troughs: Is It Safe?

Our nutrition expert offers tips for keeping algal blooms to a minimum in your horse's water trough this summer.

How to Make a Picnic Table Drink Trough

Watch this video to find out how to build a DIY picnic table drink trough to keep cold beverages on hand for outdoor entertaining.

Just How Durable is That Barcode?

Chances are you don’t have a crockmeter (aka Taber abrader) in your office or out back in the stock room. This type of equipment is typically used by mater

How to be a 'durable human'

Health journalist Jennifer Joy Madden teaches us how to raise durable children in the digital age.

Why Did A Horse Dump a Woman Into a Water Trough?

Why are durable seals important?

Without seals we would have fluids leaking all over the place and contaminants infiltrating countless machines and forcing companies to spend heaps of cash on maintenance. It is important for seals to be durable enough to withstand all the stresses an environment can throw at them long enough for the user to get their money’s worth.

What Is Durable POA for Finances?

This power-of-attorney directive specifies who can make financial decisions if you're incapacitated.