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It can be a real process finding the perfect home that fits all your needs. And for some, the market doesn’t offer them anything they want. Instead, they’ve got their own idea of their ideal home and they want to build it from the ground up. It’s certainly a reasonable option, but there are some…

Autumn is in full swing – cool, crisp days and the last of the leaves have fallen. This fall, as you go about getting your home ready for winter, pay attention to the little details that can improve energy efficiency around your home. Book an appointment to have your furnace cleaned and safety-checked this month.…

Cleaning out your eaves is one of those jobs that is often forgotten about until it’s too late. But this chore is necessary to prevent serious damage to your roof, foundation, and your eavestroughs themselves. Why Get Your Eaves Cleaned? The purpose of eaves is to collect rainwater and snow melt then direct it away…

Yes, it’s that time of year again — when little goblins, ghosts, and ghouls get decked out and tear through the neighbourhood on a hunt for sweet treats. There’s nothing quite like the look of delight on your kids’ faces when they sort through their goodies at the end of the night — not to…

Even if you’re not completely sold on the best way to use carpet in your home, it’s fair to say that the days of plush, wall-to-wall designs are behind us. Now, carpet is much more full of character—think everything from bold patterns to sustainable materials. To help you make sense of how to decorate with…

Here are some furnace maintenance tips to get you ahead of the heating season game: Summer has officially come to an end, and the temperatures are steadily dipping. Before you can cozy up at home, your furnace needs a little TLC. We know, you haven’t thought about that ol’ furnace for months! But now’s the…

Summer may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we get to stop worrying about our lawns just yet. Fall is the most active season for many lawn-destroying pests, and the last thing you want is to have spent all summer competing in the Neighbourhood Lawn Olympics, only to see it destroyed at…

Written by Lorne Shuman If you have purchased a brand-new condominium from the builder, it is likely that your pre-construction builder Agreement of Purchase and Sale will provide for two closings – an interim occupancy closing and following that, a final closing. This column will examine the interim occupancy closing. The interim occupancy closing is…

Spruce Up Your Lawn While brilliant fall foliage can automatically make your home look more attractive, that doesn’t mean you can slack off on lawn maintenance during this season. Keep falling leaves at bay with frequent raking and patch up any brown spots in the grass. Plant Fall Flowers Once your lawn is looking its…

Should a Seller hire their own home inspector to perform an inspection on their property before it is listed for sale? The prevailing wisdom is that there are more good reasons for having an inspection than not. Sellers understand that buyers are going to need to have a home inspection conducted before they agree to…