Spring-cleaning doesn’t need to be boring.

Here are 4 ways to make your spring-cleaning chores effective and fun.

1. Turn it up!

Music always makes things fun. While cleaning, put on your favourite songs to sing and dance along to. Doing so will take away from the quietness of your own thoughts. So dont be afraid to prented like your favourite Rock/Pop star, sing and dance your heart away while your house gets clean at the same time.

2. Make it a race

Everyone likes a little competition, so why not compete against yourself.Time yourself to see just how fast you can clean certain rooms in your house. Each time try and do it a little faster and see if you can beat your own time. Not only will this get to motivated to clean, it will also help you get it done faster.

3. Get your family involved

Cleaning alone is okay, but cleaning with your family is even better! Cleaning with the family allows for everything to get done a lot faster, all while having family bonding time.

4. Reward yourself

Staying motivated to clean is tough. Giving yourself a reward gives you something to look forward to once certain tasks are done. Some rewards can include; eating your favourite snack when your done, watching a movie or television show you’ve always wanted to watch, going out for icecream. etc…

The day has finally come! The National Home Show is starting tomorrow.

Held at Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre, The National Home Show is a 10-day exhibition that has 450+ exhibitors and sponsors, showcasing everything from construction, renovation & home design to home entertainment & electronics.

Modular Home Additions is proud to be a part of this prestigious home show for another year, introducing their company and services to newcomers and experienced home renovators.

From March 13 ^th – March 22 ^nd, you can visit our Modular Home Additions booth (#2807) to learn all about what we have to offer, which includes our innovative system which allows us to build up your home in THREE days. Not only will you get to see examples of our previous projects but you can also get information about your potential home addition.

We hope you see you there!

For More Information, Please Visit:

https://nationalhomeshow.com/

These freezing temperatures are sometimes unbearable, so keep cozy and snuggle up. We have some wonderful tips for how to make your hibernating nook the ultimate winter escape!

Layer up those floors
Dress your floors with some soft and inviting carpets. It will keep your feet warm and provide an extra special space to lay down and pretzel comfortably whichever way you wish, you have the whole floor after all!

Spice It Up By Adding Warm Colours

Add a red chair, or some orange blankets into the mix of your interior. Small touches of warm colours add depth, are esthetically appealing, and bring up the heat into your home.

Fluff It Up With Pillows

Pillows add a visual and physical softness, and is that not what we need during the winter? For some soft, warm, huggable comfort? Agreeably, adding pillows that are also warm colours and textures add even more of a winter-worthy touch!

Texturize

Adding textures makes the room inviting and comforting. Different textures create a feel of ease and warmth so have fun and play with it! Contact us today for more!

Mark March 13-22 2015 on your calendars because Modular Home Addition’s will have a booth at this year’s National Home Show!

Taking place at the Direct Energy Center, The National Home Show is a 10-day exhibition that has 450+ exhibitors and sponsors, showcasing everything from construction, renovation & home design to Home Entertainment & Electronics.

Modular Home Additions is looking forward to being apart of this event for yet another year.

MODULAR TIP: Free Parking! Mon-Fri after 4 PM

Here are all the details you need to know about this year’s National Home show:

National Home Show + Canada Blows 2015: Presented by Remax

Modular Home Addition’s Booth- #2807 (see the link below)

http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/nhs/exhibitorlist/modular_home_additions_38558/

Friday, March 13 ^th – Sunday March 22 ^nd

The Direct Energy Center

For More Information, Please Visit:

https://nationalhomeshow.com/

Now that winter is officially here it is time to winter-proof your house.

Here are our top three winter home maintenance tips:

1. Make sure your heating system is in check

In the cold winter months heating in homes is a MUST, not a necessity. The freezing temperatures have the ability to make the indoor of your house as cold as the average household fridge. The sooner you get a technician to inspect your furnace and/or heat pump the sooner you will know for sure that the system is in working order. Trust me you don’t want to be caught in a cold home on the coldest day of the year.

2. Caulk around doors and windows

Having a working heating system wont make a warm home if there is a draft coming through. One way to see if there is in fact a draft is by holding up a lit candle to the window or door then seeing if the flame moves. If the flame does move then you know that there is air coming through. Another way is by holding your hand up to the window/door, and if you can feel air then chances are there is a gap in the current caulking.

3. ALWAYS keep your front stairs and sidewalk clear from ice and snow

This one seems like a no brainer but surprisingly some individuals choose to shovel and salt when a big snowstorm hits. No matter, big or small the snowfall, having clear stairs and sidewalks will keep you, your neighbours and those visiting you safe. Make sure to have your shovel, snowplows and salt bags readily available so that you will be ready every time Mother Nature decides to sprinkle down the “cold white stuff”

Everyone wants a warm and cozy home during the cold winter months. However, no one wants to deal with the reality of the high-energy costs.

Here are 5 ways you can reduce your heating bill this winter:

1. Turn the thermostat down

One of the eaiests ways to reduce your heating bill is by turning down the thermostat to 20 degrees, by doing so you can save up to 4%. 20 degrees might seem a little cold but after some time you will get used to it. It has also been proven that sleeping in colder temperatures is better for your body.

2. Use your ceiling fan

Most people only think about turning on the ceiling fan once it gets really warm out. However, if you were to reverse the switch so the fan was to blow upward instead of down, the hot air will come down and circulate more efficiently.

3. Let the sun shine in

Believe it or not, opening the curtains of south facing windows can help give your home a heat boost. Once the sun goes down be sure to close your curtains in order to keep the heat you acquired from escaping.

4. Limit the use of kitchen and bathroom ventilation fans

When using kitchen and bathroom ventilation fans not only do they pull out the unwanted smells and smoke, but they also pull out the wanted heat. Try and limit the use of these fans only when really necessary.

5. Bundle up!

This one might seem like a no brainer but… bundle up even when indoors! Bundling up isn’t only for the outdoors; make sure to wear socks and warm sweaters all day long. Snuggling up on the sofa with a blanket when watching a movie is also a great way to stay warm during cold winters.

It’s time to cozy up! Fall is here and Winter is quickly approaching .

You what that means- a lot more cold nights warming up at home!

That is why Modular Home Addition is showcasing at Toronto’s Fall Home Show 2014 ! It is the perfect everything-to-do-with-homes exhibition that cocktails inspirations and information for creating an ideal hibernating escape. Find out the coziest and most efficient ways to renovated your home to protect you and yours from the chilly, and often unpredictable, Toronto weather.

Here is the 411 on this 5 day exhibition of home sense, fun and renovations and exactly where to find Modular Homes Additions:

Toronto Fall Home Show 2014
Modular Home Addtion’s Booth – #1040
Thursday, September 18 ^th to Sunday, September 21 ^st

The Exhibition Place, Better Living Centre

It’s time to give your house a little lift, a little nip, a little tuck and voila! It’s back to life again!

Remodel your house into a place that welcomes your guests in, and leaves them talking about all those little details that they wish they thought of first… after they are out!

Here are some ideas to remodel your home into a place that is worth remembering :

Stairs for the Novelists!

“Harry Potter – Inspired Book Nook”

Add space into your house by building in a little reading nook under your staircase. A perfect little corner in your house that you can have all to yourself!

https://brooklynberrydesigns.com/under-the-stairs-play-rooms-and-reading-nooks/

http://itsyourho.me/2013/11/27/understairs-reading-nook-pittsburgh-pennsylvania/

“Walk down a Library”

Embrace your inner nerd by “decorating” your stairs with all the novels your have read and plan to read. It looks like décor on the outside, but on the inside it is your own reading trophies!

http://halou.me/incredible-bookcases

https://www.decoist.com/2012-10-19/40-under-stairs-storage-space-and-shelf-ideas-to-maximize-your-interiors-in-style/

Kitchen’s that Go Against the Norm

“Go Verticle”

There is a standard- go against it! Rather than remodeling your kitchen cabinets horizonatally with cupboards that open out, build in dual-access cabinets that slide out! That way you have access to all the goodies inside and it appeals to the splendid eye for its modern touch!

http://i.pinimg.com/originals/23/5a/14/235a1434fe26615436aaab2bc0415116.jpg

“Counter-space additions”

Fighting over counter space? Add a little and make a big difference! A sliding counter-space is your kitchen’s knight in shinning marble!

http://i.pinimg.com/originals/23/5a/14/235a1434fe26615436aaab2bc0415116.jpg

Floor additions… Inside the house!

Turn that extra open space you have on top of your stairs into a playroom or yoga space! By adding a floor on top of those stairs, you open up more domestic opportunities. You can do more with your home than you know!

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-after-from-ceiling-space-to-playroom-183004

Those are some intricate and fun ideas that Modular can help make happen!

Happy Remodeling!

Jose and Tanya Costa, and their 12 children, celebrate their official move-in today!

Today marks a special day for the Costa family where they take their first official steps into their new built home.

Modular Homes is happy to be a part of this pro-bono project in partnership with Habitat for Humanity GTA.

Building this new home for this lovely family of 14 has been touching and rewarding! Their long awaited home is now echoing with their heart-melting smiles and laughter.

We wish the Costa family a future home that is warm and filled with love – just as we have intended it to be as we build it!

Habitat Partner Family of 14 open the doors to their new home and a brighter future

Toronto, ON – On July 30, 2014, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA), in partnership with Modular Homes, will celebrate the completion of the Costa family home by presenting the family of 14, with keys to their new home located at 828 Runnymede Road, near Jane St. and St. Clair Avenue West, in the Runnymede area of Toronto.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jose, Tanya and their children into their new home and community,” says Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area. “Homeownership will now allow the Costa family to provide a stable, loving environment for their family.”

Jose and Tanya Costa can’t lay claim to monetary abundance, but consider themselves rich with 12 children. However for Jose and Tanya, providing for their family, including four children under the age of twelve with special needs due to autism, has been a challenge. Since Jose immigrated to Canada from Portugal, and Tanya for the U.S.A, the two have worked tirelessly to provide for their family. The main problem is, their house is falling down around them. While they were willing to move, they didn’t know of any other place that would take them. For a family of 14, renting is not easy.

“Purchasing a Habitat home will change all of our futures. We will not only have a home of our own, but we will continue contributing to Habitat’s mission by helping build homes for other families in need of a better future.”

Through the support of corporate sponsors, Habitat GTA was able to provide this affordable home with the donation of the exterior of the home by Modular Homes. Habitat GTA volunteers then completed the interior and landscaping of the home.

Event Schedule

***MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE AVAILABLE***

Please visit habitatgta.ca for more information on Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area.

For more information or media requests, please contact:

Melissa Grosser

Charming Media

416-294-5499

melissa@charmingmedia.ca