Happy Colors, Simplicity and Sustainability Top the List, Says Award-Winning Designer Lighten up!! That’s the buzz phrase for fall as a recovering economy fans a collective determination to put the bad news of recent years – from layoffs to natural ...
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When it comes to closing up the cottage, every cottage owner has their own checklist and methods but it’s useful to review some best practices and perhaps add a few additional tasks to your to-do list to make sure that ...
Read More »Prep Your Home For Fall And Winter Weather
(NC) – Autumn is upon us, which means winter isn’t far behind. As you take out warmer clothes and think about snow tires, don’t forget that your home needs to be prepared for winter weather too. In order to keep ...
Read More »Try These Time-saving Tips For Autumn Lawn-care
(NC) — With all of the leaves, rain and mulch, fall lawn maintenance can feel as though it never ends. “Lawn maintenance can be time consuming for homeowners, but it doesn’t have to be,” says Scott Ride from Husqvarna, the ...
Read More »How To Bring Home The Latest Décor Trends For Fall
(NC)—The days are shortening, the air is getting crisper, fall is on the way and the holidays and house guests are just around the corner. How about updating your home with the latest trends? Do it with the guidance of ...
Read More »Saving Water This Summer
On any given day, each Ontarian uses around 260 litres of water – nearly twice as much as other countries with similar standards of living. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment reports that pumping and distributing water to homes and ...
Read More »Tips To Avoid Moving Day Madness
When moving day comes, no matter how long you have anticipated and planned out the day, there are bound to be a few bumps in the road. What’s the best way to make sure that you are ready to handle ...
Read More »Should I Buy New Or Used?
When it comes to outfitting a new home or updating your current home, replacing furniture and appliances can make a huge difference in modernizing a space. While switching out your old leather sofa and avocado colored refrigerator may be a ...
Read More »From Garden To Fork – Yummy Reasons To Garden This Spring!
(NC) — If you’re looking for a spring and summer activity that will provide you with healthy and delicious food all summer long, why not try growing your own produce? Here, garden guru Peter Cantley, at Loblaw Companies Limited shares ...
Read More »How To Make An Offer On A Home
After endless trips to open houses scouring street after street for the perfect home, finally finding “the one” is nothing short of exhilarating. However, the next order of business can be a bit tricky for home buyers, says Ron Abraham, ...
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