Happy Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This year, instead of spending money on gifts that won’t last longer than a week, do something that both you and your partner can enjoy for years to come. A thoughtful home improvement project could be the perfect gift you’ve never considered. We’ve rounded up…
How Much Should You Have In Your Emergency Fund? Owning a home can be expensive. Not only do you have your monthly mortgage, taxes, and insurance, but every now and then you’ll have to tackle emergency repairs. Repairs may be simple, such as replacing a leaky faucet, or costly, such as a new roof. So…
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Happy New Year! The holiday season is usually a time to get together. But this year, everything was different. No one could have imagined the 2020 we experienced. While we cannot choose when hardship comes, we can choose how we respond – and we’ve seen Canadians rise to many challenges in remarkable ways this past…
9 Ways to Brighten Your Home This Winter Dark, damp and dreary days of winter can give your surroundings a drab feeling. To lift spirits and make your home inviting during the colder months, try these tips for brightening up your home. 1. Let There Be Light The right lighting can have an amazing impact…
December Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist Home maintenance in December is more than just putting up lights and decorating the tree. Nothing dampens the holiday spirit of the season like an unexpected home repair or skyrocketing energy bills – especially this year. This December, stay on top of easy tasks that can save you money…
Beautiful Built-Ins: Pros and Cons To built-in, or not to built-in? That is the question. Or at least it’s one among many you’ll face going through the process of customizing your home. Built-ins can enhance your living space in many forms. Media walls, wine storage, dining room buffets, desks, dressers, drop zone cubbies and outdoor…
Small Changes With a Big Payoff Sometimes, you don’t need to gut the kitchen. There are little things you can do around your home that will have a huge impact on how it looks and improve your everyday life! Make Your Entrance Inviting A cheery front-door colour and a touch of landscaping can do wonders…
10 Easy Ways To Help Keep Your Home Spotless Let’s face it: No one wants, or has time to make a second job out of cleaning their home. And that’s okay. Here’s a list of little things you can do daily to keep your home presentable. Enemy No.1: Shoes What do $600 Manolo Blahniks and…
