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CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CONTRACTOR

Posted by Parabola Developments on Oct 17, 2014.

Many people try several restaurants before they pick a favourite spot. Others might try on a dozen pairs of jeans before they settle on the perfect ones. Yet when faced with the major financial investment of a renovation project, some property owners will hire a contractor simply based on whether or not they appear honest or trustworthy. A friendly and professional appearance can be important, but it is only one element of a qualified contractor’s characteristics. Responsible home or business ...Read More Here!

 

CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: INSURANCE & PERMITS

Posted by Parabola Developments on Sep 17, 2014.

Contractors are known for doing physical work, but many people overlook the paperwork involved. Valid insurance and permits are just a few features of a responsible contractor, but they are absolutely essential. Whether renovating or even just having a consultation done, a responsible home or business owner ensures all workers on their property are properly licensed and insured. Insurance Insurance: an insured contractor will be able to present a valid insurance certificate covering all on-sit...Read More Here!

 

Come Visit us at the 2014 Edmonton Home and Garden Show!

Posted by Parabola Developments on Mar 11, 2014.

The Edmonton Home + Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out. With celebrity guests and more than 550 exhibitors and a slew of exciting new features, there’s real advice, real inspiration and real experts at every turn! Come Visit Parabola Developments at the 2014 Edmonton Home and Garden Show March 22-25 and the Edmonton Expo Center. We'll be setup at Both 1759. Meet Troy, and learn more about the Parabola Developments team!...Read More Here!

 

Floors Warm Up to Radiant Heat

Posted by Parabola Developments on Feb 20, 2014.

If you have a furnace in your home, chances are your home is heated by one type of radiant heat. This method of heating up a room is effective, since the heat has a chance to spread around and reach every corner. Although some types of radiant heat are given off by wall mounted heaters or baseboard ventilation systems, another popular type is the in-floor radiant heating system. How Does it Work? This type of heating system uses a series of pipes mounted underneath the floorboards. Have you ev...Read More Here!

 

DIY: How to Patch a Drywall Hole

Posted by Parabola Developments on Feb 6, 2014.

No matter how the hole wound up in your drywall, you’ll need to patch it up. If the hole is small enough, for example, the side of a wall hook for a painting or picture frame you can patch it up yourself fairly easily. Here is how to do so: Clean Up Start by clearing away any debris (crumbs or chunks of broken drywall). These will get in the way of the patch and can make the end results look lumpy, especially if they get stuck within the patchwork itself. Use a small scraper or even your fin...Read More Here!

 

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