Shared Roof

Shared Roof

There’s a well-known expression that “good fences make good neighbours.” But if you live in a semidetached home or a unit of a townhouse complex, that may only work outdoors for your yard or patio area. Indoors, you share walls and living space under a common roof....
Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems

A couple of years ago, say 1828, a permanent settlement was established on the shores of Lake Simcoe.  Named after Commodore Robert Barrie, our ‘now’ City was born.  Today we’re travelling back in time to visit Barrie’s history of homes. Hidden Gems within our City We...
Home of the Week

Home of the Week

Barrie Home Of The Week: 164 Sproule Drive Home of the Week is brought to you by JN Roofing & Contracting. Expert Roofing, Contracting, and more in Newmarket, Bradford, Barrie, Orillia, and surrounding areas. Another Sunday arrives and with it our weekly look at...
Leaking Porch Roof

Leaking Porch Roof

Whether a covered patio by the pool to help prevent sunburn or a wrap-around covered deck on the house, Canadians love their outdoor space during our good weather months.  Many of these areas are covered by a roof to help shield us from the unrelenting rays of the...
Clean Roofs

Clean Roofs

Sometimes as we drive around we notice different roofs that look like they have moss or fungus of some sort on them.  This seems to be most noticeable when there are dense trees around the house.  We’ve learned that keeping a clean roof is vital for both a healthy...