4 Common Garage Door Q&As

Why do I need to use a professional installer? Garage doors are the largest moving objects in your home and installation of garage doors is highly technical. Springs can be particularly dangerous and proper installation is critical to the performance of your door and the safety of those who use it. Professional installers can typically…

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Spring Home Checklist

The spring thaw is a perfect opportunity to inspect your home and investigate any potential issues.  Getting to potential issues early could save you lots of money and time in the long run.   The harsh winter weather is notorious for causing damages to homes, so you should consider putting together a checklist for an inspection…

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Trim Work

One of the primary characteristics distinguishing a pretty room from a basic box is the attention to molding. Interior moldings provide attitude as well as architectural interest. An easy way to upgrade a room is to beef up the moldings, adding width, depth and height to the trim. Far from closing a room in, it…

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2019 Bathroom Trends

Your bathroom is a functional space above all else – but that doesn’t mean it can’t make a statement. Before sprucing up the rest of your home this year, consider the spaces you use most. Here are a few trends we think you should take a look at. Big Impression Small Space Powder rooms have…

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Protect Yourself

It may be in the morning, afternoon or even during dinner, but I’ll bet some of you won’t get through a day without hearing from an Air Duct Cleaning scam artist. It’s not that your ducts don’t need to be cleaned – definitely call a professional to do that – but there are some questionable…

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GTA Realtors® Release February Resale Housing Figures

Toronto Real Estate Board President Garry Bhaura announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 5,025 homes sold through TREB’s MLS® System in February 2019. This sales total was down by 2.4 per cent on a year-over-year basis. Sales were also down compared to January 2019 following preliminary seasonal adjustment. “The OSFI mandated mortgage stress test…

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7 Features Every Kitchen Should Have

Recessed Lighting Recessed lighting is ideal for kitchens, but proper planning is essential. The number of pot lights you need will depend on the size of your kitchen, and each light should be 20 to 23 inches away from the perimeter of the walls so they are not blocked by upper cabinets and crown moulding.…

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GTA Realtors Report January Resale Housing Figures

TREB President Garry Bhaura announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,009 home sales through TREB’s MLS® in January 2019 – up by 0.6 per cent compared to January 2018. On a preliminary seasonally adjusted basis, sales were up by 3.4 per cent compared to December 2018. “It is encouraging to see the slight increase…

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The ABCs of Alternative Lending

Most homebuyers, when it comes to their financing, want the best rate possible. And that usually means turning to either the big banks, credit unions, or monoline lenders. In the mortgage business, these lenders a typically called, “A” lenders. If you’ve got good credit, a good job and decent down payment, you’re probably looking at…

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Deco-rating

Every store from Walmart to Urban Barn has aisles chock-full of mid-century decor. Even if you can’t spot its signature clean lines and minimal details from a mile away, most stores have products that are blatantly labeled “mid-century inspired.” Plus, there’s a good chance you have a piece or two in your home. It’s the…

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