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Five Great Tips For Selling Your Home During Winter

Posted on Jan 27, 2020 in Home Advice


Now that the holidays are over, let's have a look at some tactics to make your house stand out in the crowd. Don't let the winter blues get you down, just follow this great advice and your property sale will happen sooner rather than later.
1. Don't Let Winter Win
2. Make Your Home Cozy and Warm
3. Let There Be Light!
4. Be Prepared
5. Take Your Pet to...

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The Right Window Treatment for Every Room

Posted on Jan 03, 2020 in Home Advice


Romans? Rollers? Sheers? Here's what to know.

Select your product

Know your material

Don't put it off

Master these terms

Roller Shades
Roman Shades
Pleated Shades
Honeycomb, or Cellular Shades
Solar Shades
Blinds
Blackout shades
Drapery 
  • Ripple Fold Drapery has no pleat, and instead "features simple, elegant waves that cascade gracefully."
  • Tailored Pleat Drapery...

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10 Minimalist Choices That Will Bring Calm to Your Bathroom

Posted on Nov 21, 2019 in Home Advice


Whether you have a “less is more” or “more is more” philosophy toward decor, the bathroom is a good spot to borrow from a minimalist’s bag of tricks. These include the simple lines, monochromatic schemes and lack of visual clutter conducive to a clean, calm atmosphere — perfect for a long soak, relaxing shower or less hectic-feeling morning routine...

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5 Ways to Put Fall Leaves to Work in Your Garden

Posted on Oct 17, 2019 in Home Advice


Why Are Leaves Valuable to the Gardener?

It’s simple. When incorporated into soil, fall leaves:
  • Add nutrients, including phosphorous and potassium
  • Increase the soil’s microbial life
  • Boost its water-holding capacity
  • Improve its structure, known as tilth
And did I mention that leaves are free? It takes little effort on your part to get them working for you...

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9 Things You Should Do to Your Home Before Fall Starts

Posted on Sep 28, 2019 in Home Advice


Sweater weather is coming—and you need more than a PSL to get ready for it.

1. Clean, or possibly replace, your gutters.

2. Check for drafts.

3. Drain your outdoor faucets.

4. Bring your outdoor furniture in.

5. Fix any cracks in your driveway.

6. Change your filters.

7. Fertilize your lawn.

8. Test winter equipment.

9. Change your batteries.


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8 Ways Canadian Millennial Homebuyers Are Vastly Different From Their Parents

Posted on Jul 09, 2019 in Home Advice


Millennials are vastly different from their folks when it comes to homeownership. I spoke to a mortgage agent, a certified financial planner and a financial educator to pick apart how.

1. Millennials are buying in at astronomical prices

2. Millennials are saddled with student debt

3. Welcome to the gig economy

4. Millennials have seen some shit

5. Mille...

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