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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…

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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

We’re a little more than halfway through the year and it might be time to revisit some of those New Year’s plans you made. For some, those goals might have included an interior renovation or two, as part of a desire to keep your home feeling fresh and exciting. There have been exciting developments in…

Hardwood—just the word evokes images of charm, richness, and classic looks. Wood floors last a lifetime and gain “character” with age. Board Widths. Select from narrow strips (less than three inches), wider planks (more than three inches), parquet squares, and—a new option—squares and rectangles. The traditional choice, strips, give the illusion of more space, while…

Written by Lorne Shuman Buying or selling a property that is tenanted can raise many issues and pose many challenges for a realtor and their clients.  This column will examine a number of issues that need to be considered when either buying or selling a property with tenants. From the Buyer’s perspective, it is first…