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As winter approaches, homeowners are concerned with keeping their homes warm and snug. But as we caulk and weatherstrip to seal our homes, we need to stop and consider the quality of the air we are sealing in. We spend an estimated 90% of our time indoors, and about 65% of that time in our…

In preparation for Thanksgiving and the smell of pumpkin pie, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You don’t have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales – below are tips and projects for sprucing up your home’s view from the curb this season. Front Door, First Impressions Your…

Cold weather means using more energy to heat your home and for customers with baseboard heating, this can have a significant impact on the electricity bill. For example, a five-foot baseboard heater can cost up to $150 a month to operate. Most homes have more than one baseboard heater, so multiply $150 by how many…

Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocus and alliums. Before ordering your bulbs, here are a few tips to guarantee great results come spring. 1. Pick a color theme Interior designers often work with a color palette – a selection of colors chosen to give a room or a…

A typical builder’s Agreement of Purchase and Sale is a long and complex document which many buyers sign without the benefit of legal advice. Whether you have bought a brand new condominium or freehold, there are many reasons why the Agreement of Purchase and Sale should be reviewed by an experienced real estate lawyer. With…

Our love of a spa-like bathroom experience continues to be strong, with industry watchers reporting that luxurious touches like freestanding bathtubs, separate vanities and top quality materials remain in demand. But if you’ve delayed renovating your bathroom, thinking that creating the ultimate spa at home won’t fit your space, budget or lifestyle, think again. It’s…

As an autumn chill creeps into the days, homeowners should be thinking of getting their homes ready for the winter months ahead. Getting a jump on some of the fall maintenance chores will still leave lots of time for enjoying the remaining days of summer. Here are some of the things that might need to…

There are two approaches to take with a kitchen you’ve outgrown – remodel or make better use of existing space. You might find that organizing cupboards is all it takes to turn your cluttered kitchen into a model of efficiency. The principles of storage are simple: keep items close to where they will be used…

There is no end of headlines citing reports by economists, think tanks, etc., quoting statistics galore about what is happening and will happen with Real Estate values. All of the endless speculation does little to quell the fears of first-time homebuyers, or in many cases, current home-owners. It is worth keeping in mind that the…

The metrics of mileage are often overlooked during the home-buying process. With few homebuyers planning to flee city living for the suburbs, making the effort to spend a dark winter’s week purposely practising the actual (new) commute during peak travel times. When reality kicks in it can be quite painful to adjust to. Research performed…