Essential home maintenance tasks you should do in September
We share tips like this every season, but little reminders can’t hurt! If you wait too long, it’ll be cold and more difficult to make any necessary repairs. There’s also potential for further damage if you ignore these tips!
How to watch for cyclists when driving in the city
Warm weather is on the horizon so the roads will soon be busier with two-wheeled commuters. At the beginning of the week, we posted a list of safety tips for cyclists who are planning on biking around the city throughout spring. One of the tips was that
Summer cleaning tasks you should tackle this week
The heat is on! Summer is finally here and after the longest winter ever, we want to make sure your house and yard are summer ready. So here are some cleaning and maintenance tips to keep things in tip-top shape this summer.
Stay tuned for a whole month of winter tips for homeowners
For all of November, we will be focusing on winter tips for homeowners (and tenants too). As with all our seasonal tips, we will be exploring interior and exterior decor ideas and inspiration, home maintenance and potential small scale renovations.
Good Neighbour Policies for Condo Dwellers
Perhaps the poet Robert Frost said it best when he wrote: "Good fences make good neighbours." But that advice is tough to follow when living in a new condo. High-density housing can require a greater level of patience and a willingness to tune out the
Enjoying Your New Condo Community
Living in a condominium means being part of a close-knit community. Condo lawyer Denise Lash offers advice on how to make the most of it.
MARK CULLEN: Spring-Flowering Bulbs in Containers
By Mark CullenIt never fails. Every year at this time I receive an email from a gardener who has forgotten to plant their tulip bulbs. My advice to them: Why not create a containerized display to impress the neighbours next spring?This recipe also works
3 factors discouraging millennials from buying a home
For as long as I can remember, family, friends, and financial experts alike have cautioned me to stay under my parents’ roof for as long as possible; heretofore, my optimistic foresight led me to kindly disregard their advice. I always thought that
How to choose a new furnace for your home
Everyone likes to feel comfortable in their own home. With the arrival of fall, thoughts turn to preparing for winter. And in Canada, winter means heating. In this interview, an expert from the Master Group shares advice on how to choose a new furnace
10 home staging tips that will help you sell your home quicker
Are you searching for a new home but also need to sell yours? In many areas, the real estate market is booming and homes are selling quickly. The homes that sell for more money and faster are generally well maintained or “show well.” That’s why I’m
