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DECKS ENHANCE A HOME’S ENJOYMENT AND VALUE
Big or small, complex or basic, a deck is one addition to a home that can pay true dividends — both in terms of personal enjoyment, and as a means of adding to a home’s potential resale value. Depending on the size of the home and the shape of the yard, a deck offers...
YOU CAN HAVE GREAT GARDENS IN SMALL SPACES
There’s something therapeutic about working in the garden. You can feel like a pioneer toiling in the soil, an artisan adding natural beauty to your property or a provider creating a bounty for the table with your own hands. The benefits of a garden are as myriad as...
TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR A SHOWING
You’ve decided to sell your home. You’ve contacted your favourite REALTOR®, and you’ve begun the process of putting your property on the market. Those are important first steps. But to attract the right sort of buyers, and to ultimately receive the sort of return on...
4 best robotic vacuums on the market
Always wanted to try a robotic vacuum? Or maybe you have one that needs replacing. These four models are some of the best available today and range from affordable to high performing. Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 30C MAX. With...
Buying a home: Newlywed Edition
While many couples buy a home before getting married, it’s still common for the home buying process to take place after the big day. Either way, there are several things you can do before beginning to make the process go more smoothly. Starting with ensuring you both...
Need more interior space? Consider a sunroom addition
If you’re thinking of adding space onto your home, consider a sunroom rather than a full addition. The difference is that full additions usually extend the foundation of the original home, while sunrooms usually sit on a floating slab and thus considerably reduce the...
Simple DIY planter box
Planter boxes are a great method to improve the look of a home's surroundings. They're also an excellent option for small-space gardening. Try this DIY planter box is the perfect home for flowers, herbs and veggies! Supplies: Two 1” x 11” x 72” pine wood panels...
How much does home insurance cost?
According to MoneySense.ca, the average Canadian household pays $960 in home insurance per year. A household’s specific insurance premium is based on many different factors ranging from the size of the home, its replacement value, location, age, construction...
5 fragrant trees for your yard
If you’re thinking of adding a tree or two to your yard this summer, you should check out these fragrant beauties! Apple Tree. A classic spring flowering tree that produces one of the tastiest fruits come fall. Depending on the variety you grow, your tree could...