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A neighbourhood with sustainable features is one that meets your needs while protecting the environment and leaving an affordable legacy. This type of neighbourhood offers homes that are located near shops, schools, recreation, work and other daily destinations. Like a village, these places are a pleasant, convenient and safe walk, cycle or bus ride from…

A bathroom remodel is one of the most valuable home improvement projects you can undertake. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, a mid-range bathroom remodel of $16,000 recoups 70 percent of its value at the time of resale. But what if you want a great bathroom on a smaller budget? Or crave…

The holiday season is fast approaching and many homeowners are busy planning this year’s festive display. But before you start stringing lights and decorating trees, Health Canada has some tips to ensure the items you are bringing into your home are safe and hazard-free. Holiday Trees When buying a real tree, make sure it’s fresh…

More and more holiday shoppers are letting their fingers do the shopping this year. Shopping online is easy and convenient, but it can put your personal information and finances at risk. If you connect to the Internet by a wireless network, or WiFi, make sure you take steps to protect your personal information from fraud…

Summer is behind us and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is just around the corner. If you are expecting holiday guests or plan on entertaining during the holidays, now is the time to get your house in order. Declutter First Before starting on any home improvements or holiday decorating, take some time…

Your automatic garage door opener works just fine, you say. It’s opened and closed your door reliably for years. All you’ve needed to do is change the light bulb or the battery in the remote control once in a while. Replace it? What could be new in garage door openers? Plenty. Safety First If your…

Did you know the average family uses 360 litres of water a day? And of that, 220 litres are hot water. If the hot water in your home is heated by electricity, here are some easy ways to save that are free or low-cost: Fix Leaky Taps That leaky tap, the one that you can…

Homeowners are busy this month getting their homes winterized and ready for the cold weather ahead. But there is still time to finish some of those home improvements and decorating projects in time for holiday entertaining, provided you book appointments now: If you started your heating system without having it checked by a professional, book…

BEFORE HALLOWEEN Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. Because a mask can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup or a decorative hat as a safe alternative. Plan ahead to use only battery powered lanterns, flameless candles or chemical lightsticks…

In my real estate practice, there is nothing more difficult than saying to a client who is on a moving truck on their way to their new home that because their sale could not close that day, we do not have the funds to close their purchase, so they have to go to a hotel…