HomeStars - News and Updates

Join us at the Calgary Home & Interior Design Thursday Sept 16 for the opening night party

NancyP — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:33:11 +0000

Seems it’s home show time across the country and we are now getting ready for the Calgary show next week. If you are a home improvement company that decided not exhibit this month, please come out anyway and join us for our opening night Exhibitor Party this Thursday September 16 at 7pm. HomeStars is sponsoring [...]

Remembering Paul Maasland, a HomeStars early stage investor

NancyP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:02:13 +0000

I would like to take this opportunity to remember Paul Maasland, a member of the board at HomeStars and a wonderful man. I’m in Vancouver this week for the fall home show and unable to attend his funeral today. I heard the news of his mysterious and tragic death over the weekend and I’d like to [...]

Join us at the Vancouver Home Show & Opening night party!

NancyP — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:20:18 +0000

HomeStars is getting prepped for a fantastic show at the Vancouver Convention Centre next week. September 9th is opening night and HomeStars will be handing out complimentary drink tickets to exhibitors (and of course nice homeowners too ) Join the HomeStars Team & Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show team on opening night, this coming [...]

Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite! – Call a Good Pest Control Company!

Colleen — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:45:46 +0000

These pests used to be under control in North America in the 50’s but since DDT has been banned, the problem has returned and is now more difficult to control.

The Secret of a Great Review

Alicia of Crowder House — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:50:03 +0000

There is so much more to a review than whether or not it was positive or negative. Reviews might seem black or white, particularly if you are the one receiving them, but even among good reviews some are better than others. And let’s face it; nothing is as certain to close a sale like the [...]

Some home improvement going on at The Ex

NancyP — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:20:29 +0000

Toronto’s The Ex started on Friday August 20 and goes for the next 18 days until Sept 6. I went down to visit the Direct Energy Centre where they have hundreds of exhibitors selling a wide range of goods: from clothing to the latest kitchen gadgets. It’s a fun destination you don’t think about for [...]

Do you have an interesting renovation story?

NancyP — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:26:52 +0000

If you’ve recently done a large project on your home, one of HomeStars team would like to interview you about your experience. Your story could be funny, heartbreaking or fabulous. With your permission we’ll take some photos if you’re in a city close to us (or you can email some snaps) and we’ll write up your learning. [...]

Do It Yourself Workshop @ Toronto ReStore Etobicoke – With Mark Klavir of Concept Design

BrianS — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:48:19 +0000

Toronto Restores - run by Habitat for Humanity Toronto - are great places to get all sort of home improvement items. Once you pick out your door at the ReStore, how are you going get started installing it? Now you’re in luck! Mark Klavir, from Concept Design and Renovation, is showing ReStore shoppers how to install a new door in their own home – step by step!

This Seasons Best Decks

Colleen — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:27:05 +0000

We receive a lot of reviews about decks and patios this time of year. Some reviewers describe great jobs and send in photos to match. Photos so good we wish weren’t sitting in an office looking at them. So instead of stewing in our chairs about the perils of being indoors this time of year, [...]

Focalpoint e-News for August

Colleen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:19:16 +0000

Focalpoint e-News August podcast are now available. Get inspired and pick up some great tips from professional home contractors and designers. This months feature with Marjorie Harris‘ Life in the Garden, is all about bulb gardens; find out which bulbs are right for your garden and how to plan your garden for next spring. Brian [...]