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IS IT PRACTICAL TO RENOVATE AN OLDER HOME? There’s no one simple answer. Every home and homeowner is different in terms of wants, needs, and budgets. If all things were equal and nobody had a budget or any requirements on their time, we could renovate and repair any old home. Sometimes, it’s more situationally efficient and cost- effective to tear old homes down and rebuild them. Other times, factors such as heritage pose reasons to restore them. - What are the benefits of replacing your kitchen cabinet doors? Bryan Baeumler appears in Season 4 of Home to Win on HGTV Canada. Replacing the cabinet doors means that you are replacing the door fronts and leaving the existing cabinet box in place. This will give your kitchen a brand new look and feel without going through the process of an entire renovation. Refacing your cabinet doors with thermofoil MDF keeps you on top of the latest color and kitchen design trends, it is also cost effective because you can actually install them yourself, and it’s highly durable. - The Photo by HGTV Canada Watch This Full Segment And More On Demand At MarcAndMandy.com Door Maker, www.doormaker.ca How can I keep the air in my home clean and comfortable all year round? What is the best hot tub that doesn’t cost a lot to own and maintain? The Sharp KC-850U Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier with True HEPA filtration and humidification is a cost-effective, and energy-efficient solution which combines pas- sive and active air filtration, along with humidification, to keep the indoor air clean and comfortable all year round. This medium-sized room air purifier uses sensors to continuously monitor the air quality in your room, adjusting for air purity and optimum humidity level, and will also indicate when filters should be cleaned. The KC-850U also reduces germs, bacteria, viruses, odors, mold, and fungus by using patented Plasmacluster Ion Technology, which disperses positively and negatively charged ions throughout the room to safely break down microorganisms and odors. It is an ideal solution for allergy sufferers, asthmatics, pet owners, and smokers, and when used in humidification mode, can help relieve congestion, cough, and dry and swollen nasal passages. - Sharp, www.sharp.ca Finding a spa that is able to be maintained and serviced back to factory specifications on site, just like your fridge, washer and other home appliances can save you thousands on the cost of ownership. Maax Spas’ engineered spas are the world's first appliance grade spas. No more messy foam insulation and costly off-site repairs. With the world's first engineered and patented insulation system, called Northern Exposure, and steel frame construction, Maax Spas are a leader in technology and innovation. This system helps to protect your spa from dipping tempera- tures and power outages. With over 47 different models to choose from there is a hot tub for every home and budget. - RnR Hot Tubs and Spas, www.rnrhottubs.com 90 CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM