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Chris Beilhartz · Pinned

Welcome to Home Improvements on SPACES! My name is Chris Beilhartz and I'm happy to be your host. I have been involved with the Home Improvement industry for over 30 years and am the owner of Heritage Home Hardware Building Centre. If I've learned anything over the years, it's that there is always more to learn! I am hoping that we can share ideas, advice, project photos, as well as some of the comical missteps that occur along the way. My team …

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Chris Beilhartz · 1d AGO

I cannot stress the importance of planning before undertaking a large project such as building a home or cottage. Time and time again, I have seen people end up way over their budget and more often than not, it relates back to planning. If you want to build this year and haven't started the planning process yet, get going!

Spotlight: Four steps to planning your custom home or cottage build in 2025

www.sootoday.com

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Ritva Longstreet · 5d AGO

my home was built in 1917, my first must do reno was the bathroom (slowly working on the rest of the house)

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Shelley Frejd · 5d AGO

Happy International Women's Day to all of the women who are drywallers, painters, carpenters, roofers, construction workers and renovators. You rock!

Here's our feature paint end in the store.

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ritchie donaghue · 1w AGO

Carports a functional addition, just checked on two carports built last summer for two close friends and neighbours. They have both enjoyed a lot less snow removal as well as a drop in utility prices. Proper planning is essential as well as following municipal guidelines. Carports cannot have open sides and must be 48" from property line. We used helical piles on these carports with great results.

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ritchie donaghue · 2w AGO

Hello I'm new to SPACES, I'm Ritchie Donaghue and my company is Design by Donaghue, or DbyD. The DbyD website has been updated and please give it a perusal. I can offer advice on many home renovation items with 15 years experience, https://www.dbyd.space/

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Chris Beilhartz · 2w AGO

Don't forget about your pets when planning your home improvement projects. Here's one for the cats.

Here's How to Make a Décor Savvy Cat Tree

www.homehardware.ca

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Lacy Atalick · 2w AGO

When I was looking to buy my first condo, I wanted something turn-key because I didn’t want to have to deal with drywall dust. But my dad spotted an opportunity in a fixer-upper and offered to help with renovations. He took a month off from his job and we worked with two contractors to transform a rundown unit into a place we could be proud of. This is a before/after from it 🚽

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Tammy Beilhartz · 2w AGO

When picking out paint colours, I like to get the paint chips and put them on the wall of the room that I want painted, that way I can see the colour in all hours of the day.

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Lacy Atalick · 2w AGO

I love a good reno. Our house was built in 1924 and came with a 6x6 ½’ bathroom + an awkwardly placed window and a really small claw foot tub. Every inch had to be negotiated. I love hauling tiles, demo'ing old sinks and trying to make the shower footprint as big as possible, given the limitations.

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Chris Beilhartz · 3w AGO

What's your weekend project?

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Shelley Frejd · 3w AGO

The most successful paint finishes are those where the surface was prepped correctly, manufacturer's directions followed, and the paint applied under the right temperature and conditions. Here's some tips to keep in mind before painting a surface: 1. Surfaces must be clean, dry and dull. 2. Prep correctly and take the time to sand. A 5-10 minute sand with a medium grit sandpaper, then wipe the sanding dust …

Here’s How to Prep Your Surface Before Painting | Home Hardware

www.homehardware.ca

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Chris Beilhartz · 3w AGO

Of all the home improvement projects you can take on, there is one that far exceeds the rest in terms of return on investment. Replacing and upgrading the weatherstripping and caulking on your home is a low cost investment that will pay big returns in lower energy costs.

Here’s How to Choose the Right Weatherstripping | Home Hardware

www.homehardware.ca

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Chris Beilhartz · 3w AGO

Remember to keep your exterior vents and meters clear from snow and ice. Your home will thank you.

Keep Your Gas Meter Clear | Enbridge Gas

www.enbridgegas.com

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Chris Beilhartz · 3w AGO

We are all battling snow and ice this winter. Buildup on our roofs can cause leaks and damage. Removal of snow and ice is sometimes necessary, but if not done properly can be just as damaging. Here's a link to an interesting article I read about the do's and don'ts of clearing ice dams.

How to Remove Ice Dams on Your Roof - Clearing Ice Dams - IKO

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