Clean Your Eavestroughs!

With winter just around the corner, many of us are climbing up on our roofs to clean out gutters. Taking care of this job does more than protect your gutters – your home’s #1 enemy is water, and gutters that are not working properly can compromise the structural integrity of your home and even endanger…

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Water Water Everywhere

Toronto is expected to have a milder winter this year, which means frequent cycles of freezing and thawing, often leading to basement leaks. If you’re like most homeowners, this may raise concerns about basement leaks.  It is important to be proactive with basement leaks as consistent water in your basement can lead to other issues…

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10 Fall Cleanup Tips

Here’s what can be done in the fall to make spring lawn and garden care as painless as possible: Clean Out Debris Fallen leaves and weeds are the perfect place for pests to settle in for the winter. Clear out flower beds to keep them away. Pay special attention to rose beds, if you have…

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Maintain Your Appliances

It is a certainty that your household appliances will not outlive the lifespan of your home. Sooner or later, they will need to be replaced. You can, however, extend their longevity and prevent premature replacement costs with regular maintenance. Proper care and maintenance can make a difference in the life span of your home appliances.…

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GTA Realtors® Release September Sales Stats

TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 4, 2017 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Tim Syrianos announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 6,379 sales through TREB’s MLS® System in September 2017. This result was down by 35 per cent compared to September 2016. The number of new listings entered into TREB’s MLS® System amounted to 16,469 in…

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Eco-Friendly Renos

Regardless of the time of year, many of us spend time pondering all of those tasks (large and small) we’ve been meaning to get to around the house. From replacing kitchen appliances, to installing new lighting, to renovating an entire room or floor, there’s never a bad time to tackle these projects. Don’t wait until the dust…

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Insurance or Survey?

Written By Lorne Shuman Since the inception of title insurance, we are seeing far fewer surveys in real estate transactions.  The reason for this is simple.  When title insurance was introduced into the Canadian marketplace in the mid 1990s, it was first offered to lenders as an economical way to simplify refinance transactions by eliminating…

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Quick and Painless Bathroom Updates

Refresh your space in less than a weekend with these 11 tips: 1. Add Some Wow – Add some glam to your powder room with affordable new features, such as a dramatic mirror or glass and chrome accent shelves. 2. Boost Cabinet Efficiency – Add pull-out shelves to deep cabinets to keep necessities in order and viewable.…

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Wall To Wall Carpeting: Is It Worth It?

Wall-to-wall carpeting, with its many styles, textures, designs, and types of construction, is the most popular choice of floor covering for homes, and it enhances the look of most living spaces. Using it on stairs and in living rooms, family rooms, and bedrooms can make your home a more desirable and cozy place to live. When…

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Weather-Stripping: Stop Losing Money!

You may not have the money to remodel your home to save energy. However there is one simple thing to do, you can fix air leaks with weather-stripping and caulking. Seal up cracks between your toasty interior and windy exterior. This can greatly reduce your homes energy usage through more efficient heating and cooling. Of…

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