Tim Cote

What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract

10 basic ingredients for a contract will help pave the way to remodel happiness

9 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Home's Value

Real estate experts offer insight on how to maximize the value of your house and make it more attractive to potential buyers.

Roofing Buying Guide

Shopping for a roofing? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our roofing buying guide to make an informed choice.

How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa?

Chocolate is becoming more and more of a luxury item for most consumers. However, the situation among producers in Côte d'Ivoire is vastly different.

Lyn Cote Asks-Is God an Author?

I think He is. And a very good one. Just think of all the movies made of his “memorable” stories–Samson and Delilah (could a man be that dumb?–evidently–yes), The Ten Commandments (will we ever forget the parting of the Red Sea or the angel of death?), and what about Queen Esther? It seems to me that in the Old Testament (or Jewish Scriptures), He orchestrates–sets up the setting and the characters and the plot of what “tests” them in these true stories which…

Burgundians Put Their Faith In Biodynamics

Why are some of the Côte d'Or's most illustrious wine producers opting for biodynamic farming? Read wine news & features.

Can the fair trade movement deliver guilt-free chocoholism?

When you’re selling a global product sourced in poor countries, there’s no simple path to a clear conscience. I love chocolate. I’m just as likely to polish off a bag of Cadbury mini eggs (yes, I know it’s still a month before Easter) as I am to pose as a tourist to scam free samples …

Millyard lab will be used to manufacture human tissue for clinical trials

Recycling, trash and seagulls: Recycled Earth's problems keep growing

Weber County’s recycling mess seems to have escalated into a full-blown dumpster fire.

5 Reasons to Holiday in the South of France French Riviera

Courtesy of Maria McLean at Cote d'Azur Sotheby's International Realty, 5 great reasons for taking your holiday in the South of France.

The Habits of High-Performance Firms

This report analyzes projects that've won a COTE Top Ten Award and determines what traits their designing firms share.

The Benefits Of Beekeeping

Mathematician fights water waste with robotic sprinklers

Enter InteliRain. The Alberta start-up has its sights set on solving inefficient outdoor sprinklers that waste water due to poor design. The company’s intelligent sprinkler systems only water the lawn or fields, while avoiding sidewalks. However, when InteliRain CEO Cam Cote realised that wind was thwarting the efficiency of his sprinklers, he turned to University of Alberta mathematician Yile Zhang to develop an innovative solution through a Mitacs internship.

Roofing Pitches and Their Benefits Explained

Affordable Roofing Systems, the top roofing contractor in Tampa, FL, explains the difference and the benefits of low-sloped and steep-sloped roofing.

The Secret To The Most Amazing Chocolate Milk: Your Immersion Blender

Roof Rip-off: Beware of Scams, Shoddy Work

Here's what homeowners need to know to avoid roofing scams and shoddy work.