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DECKS ENHANCE A HOME’S ENJOYMENT AND VALUE

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...

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YOU CAN HAVE GREAT GARDENS IN SMALL SPACES

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...

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TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR A SHOWING

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...

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Buying a home: Newlywed Edition

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...

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Simple DIY planter box

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...

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How much does home insurance cost?

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...

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5 fragrant trees for your yard

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...

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