Author: Garrett Thorburn

Dining Room Table Replacement: How Often Should You Do It? 15 Oct 2025

Dining Room Table Replacement: How Often Should You Do It?

Learn how often to replace a dining room table, spot wear signs, compare material lifespans, and decide between refinishing or buying new.

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Builder vs Construction Company: Key Differences Explained 14 Oct 2025

Builder vs Construction Company: Key Differences Explained

Learn the key differences between a builder and a construction company, from licensing and insurance to project size and pricing, so you can choose the right partner for your build.

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Understanding Illegal Boxing: Names, Risks, and Differences 13 Oct 2025

Understanding Illegal Boxing: Names, Risks, and Differences

Explore what illegal boxing is called, its history, risks, and how it differs from sanctioned fights. Learn the names, legal consequences, and safety tips for underground bouts.

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Best Cushion Filling for a Sofa - 2025 Guide 12 Oct 2025

Best Cushion Filling for a Sofa - 2025 Guide

Discover the ideal cushion filling for your sofa-compare foam, down, fiber and hybrid options, learn durability, comfort and cost factors, and get tips to choose and maintain the perfect fill.

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Same Flooring Throughout Home: Pros, Cons & Design Tips 11 Oct 2025

Same Flooring Throughout Home: Pros, Cons & Design Tips

Explore the pros and cons of using the same flooring throughout your house, with design tips, cost guides, and practical transition solutions to help you decide the best approach.

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Can an Average Person Run a Marathon? Practical Guide & Training Plan 10 Oct 2025

Can an Average Person Run a Marathon? Practical Guide & Training Plan

Discover if an average person can finish a marathon, with a 16‑week training plan, gear tips, nutrition advice, and race‑day strategies.

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Top Bathroom Upgrades that Boost Home Value 9 Oct 2025

Top Bathroom Upgrades that Boost Home Value

Discover the bathroom upgrades that deliver the highest ROI, cost‑benefit data, budget tips, and a step‑by‑step remodel plan to boost home resale value.

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Four Types of Loft Conversion Explained - Guide for Homeowners 8 Oct 2025

Four Types of Loft Conversion Explained - Guide for Homeowners

Explore the four main loft conversion types-dormer, hip‑to‑gable, mansard, and Velux-along with costs, planning needs, and tips for choosing the best option for your home.

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Home Improvements That Add the Least Value - What to Avoid in 2025 8 Oct 2025

Home Improvements That Add the Least Value - What to Avoid in 2025

Discover which home upgrades offer the lowest return on investment, learn how to calculate ROI, and avoid costly renovation mistakes in Calgary's market.

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48‑Hour Post‑Marathon Recovery: What Happens to Your Body 4 Oct 2025

48‑Hour Post‑Marathon Recovery: What Happens to Your Body

Learn exactly how your body reacts during the first 48hours after a marathon, from inflammation and glycogen loss to sleep, nutrition, and when to seek help.

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Can a Building Use Two Construction Types? Understanding Hybrid Construction 27 Sep 2025

Can a Building Use Two Construction Types? Understanding Hybrid Construction

Explore how two construction types can coexist in one building, the benefits, challenges, code compliance, and real‑world examples of hybrid construction.

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Interior Designer Cost in 2025: Rates, Pricing Models, and Budget Calculator 20 Sep 2025

Interior Designer Cost in 2025: Rates, Pricing Models, and Budget Calculator

A clear 2025 guide to interior designer costs: hourly vs flat fee vs percentage, what affects price, realistic ranges (US & Canada), and a quick DIY budget calculator.

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