After a corporate career spanning more than 20 years, Evan Schaffner wanted to work more closely with customers. He achieved that goal earlier this year by becoming a franchise owner with Floor Coverings International, a company that takes its mobile flooring showroom directly to customers’ homes or businesses. Schaffner’s Floor Coverings International of Berks-Mont franchise…
CATON DEUSO Although the Glens Falls Planning Board was unable to act on any agenda items at the most recent meeting — staff had not advertised the public hearing properly — Eric Unkauf of The Shirt Factory is getting closer to hosting “Muralthon,” or what he calls a marathon of painting murals, from July 20…
The man who was killed on the job this week in Calgary is being remembered as a kind and generous person. Bobby Jimerson met Liam Johnston 14 years ago. They met while in Grade 7 in Waterloo, Ont. “He was a special individual. Liam had a very specific personality that drew you towards him. He…
It amazes me that even under flood conditions people still water their lawns. I’m sure you’ve seen it, too — we get enough rain to cause some areas to literally flood and you see irrigation systems going full blast. We should water our lawns, landscapes and gardens on an as-needed basis. The way that some…
Open plan spaces are wonderful, particularly in small homes where space needs to be exaggerated, but flooring can be a sticking point design-wise. Thankfully, Shea McGee from Studio McGee took to Instagram to share the ‘flooring transition tips to always abide by’ – so open plan renovators: take note. In case we’ve lost you, a…
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Moving into an older house can add great touches of history and character to your day-to-day in your home. (Think: turning an original brass door knob to walk in…
When you push the button or press the handle to flush a toilet, you probably don’t give much more thought to whatever is swirling down — but a Kitchener, Ont., engineer thinks maybe you should. Barbara Robinson says she wants to change the national plumbing code so that all washrooms have a trash can in each stall….
The Best Gardening Prime Day Deals to Shop NowOliver Helbig – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Whether you’ve flexed your green thumb for years or you’re a budding plant enthusiast determined to keep the just one succulent alive, you’re about to get excited…
