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The Building B.C. website is an online resource for any company that wants it's products and services to be known to others in the Building trades community in B.C. and around the world.

It is also a great resource for the person remodeling or building their own home to find companies to hire or to pick up home building and remodeling tips. There are over 4,000 B.C. businesses listed here, see the various products and services listed by category on the navigations section. There are also resources for construction companies in our links section.

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Visit our Articles page for information, tips and how-tos to make your building, decorating, renovation and remodeling projects satisfying and successful.

This Month's Featured Articles:

Ten Reasons Why You Need a Garden Shed

By Brian A Schmidt
Publisher a1-discount-cruises.com
Guest Writer

Metal Garden ShedIn today’s rat-race we call life there is a need for a place that we can retreat to for solace. Perhaps that is why so many of us have become backyard gardeners.

You work hard all week long at your J.O.B., looking after and running around with the kids, doing the household chores…

You need a break so you enter your area of peace and tranquility — your garden. You get out your hoe or your trowel, or your fork and start to work up the land and make life beautiful again.

Part of your arsenal of tools for your garden should be your garden storage shed. Garden sheds make clean up quick and easy after venting your frustrations - or relaxing the anxieties of life - in your garden.

We have compiled a short list of reasons why you should have a garden shed.... Read More Click Here

How to do-it-yourself, but smarter

Smart Select Power Tools

Smart Select Power Tools(NC)–Using power tools can be more of an art than a science when tackling a new project. Most of us never look at the settings of our drill or sander. Instead we turn it on and just opt for the most power - assuming that will get the job done quickly. But more power doesn't guarantee the best results, and can actually cost you time to fix mistakes. We all know that a stripped screw or over sanded project can leave us, quite literally, in the (saw)dust.

Size and speed do matter. And so do the clutch and torque settings. The problem is that the standard numbered settings don't explain how best to set the tool for specific projects. For example, when you want to drive a screw into 1/4” plywood what gear should the drill be in and which torque level should you select? Or, if you'd like to sand down the dining room table for a fresh coat of stain, how can you set your sander to avoid deep scratches?

The best bet for the home handyperson... Read More Click Here

Other Featured Articles

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  • Charlie's Advice on Building a New Home
  • Charlie's HVAC System Tips
  • Charlie's General Home Tips
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  • Charlie's Bathroom Designs and other Hygiene Tips
  • Charlie's Kitchen Renovation Ideas
  • Charlie's Home Decorating Ideas

  • Our Latest Videos

    Visit our Video Page for many Do-It-Yourself tips and renovation information.

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    Home Inspections before Purchasing a New Home?

    Home inspections can help avoid costly home repair bills when buying a new home

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    Don’t Waste Energy

    Assess your home’s energy efficiency and safe hundreds of dollars annually on utility bills. Retrofit Evaluations and the Eco-energy Program.

    heating and cooling system maintainance

    Home Temperature Wars

    Simple tips ensure your heating and cooling system is properly maintained while saving energy.

    Air Quality Video

    Air-Tight Homes and Air Quality

    Air quality experts say the more energy efficient your home, the greater the chance the air inside can become unhealthy. Graham Stuart discusses how to balance energy efficiency and air quality.

    Get Rid of Insects Video

    Keep your Home Insect Free Video

    Get Rid of those bugs! Along with the nice weather come the insects and that can mean many unwelcome bugs in your home. Here are some tips to keep insects from invading your home this season.

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