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The Property Brothers Reveal 5 Home Decor Nightmares Everyone Needs to Avoid

Posted on Apr 02, 2018 in Home Advice

Reality TV stars Jonathan and Drew Scott have seen their share of homes in sorry states, yet the house they visit in the latest episode of "Property Brothers: Buying & Selling" has it all—that is, all of the very worst home features under one roof!

1. A cluttered foyer

2. Mirrored walls

3. Wall-to-wall carpeting

4. Popcorn ceilings

5. Loud wallpaper

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7 Home Decor Trends to Avoid If You Hope to Sell Your Home

Posted on Mar 30, 2018 in Home Advice

We know, it's hard to tamp down and "blandify" your personal style, but it's a must. So, lest your Pinterest whims get the best of you, here are some "hot" home decor trends to avoid if you hope to sell anytime soon.

1. Wallpaper

2. Intricate tile

3. Too much purple or yellow

4. Too much cold white

5. Overdoing it on the brass and copper

6. Anything but...

Want to Rent Out Your Basement? 6 Questions to Ask

Posted on Mar 20, 2018 in Home Advice

Whether you are looking for short-term tenants or more permanent ones, these six questions can help you decide

1. Is my basement deep enough and dry enough?

2. Do I have a separate entrance?

3. Do I have egress windows?

4. Do I have the appropriate fire-rated materials?

5. Can I get insurance coverage for a basement apartment?

6. Do I want a kitchen or...

9 Things You Should Know About the Home Buyers’ Plan

Posted on Feb 22, 2018 in Home Advice

The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability.The one thing to keep in mind is that the HBP comes with several strings attached. Break them, and you will face financial p...

Prepare for Spring! 6 Ways to Make the Most of the Coming Weekend

Posted on Feb 22, 2018 in Home Advice

Spring won’t officially start until March 20, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jumpstart on a few springlike house projects now. Make the most of your days off by checking a few productive, useful tasks off your list — like tidying the bedroom or potting some new houseplants — and then relax with a book you’ve been meaning to get to or a wintr...

5 Things to Know About Cleaning Your Kitchen Floors

Posted on Feb 19, 2018 in Home Advice

Hauling out the buckets and swabbing the decks may be fine for a sailor, but as the captain of your own ship, you have better ways to keep your floors squeaky-clean.

1. You really should sweep every day.

2. Microfiber > mop and bucket.

3. There's no need for harsh cleaners.

4. Avoid products that promise "shine."

5. Never use your scouring sponge on you...

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