There are lots of home repairs and minor upgrades that need to be taken care over the years, and while hiring a professional is always a route, there’s some basic repairs that you could take care of yourself. 1. Painting: Whether covering up a blemish or changing the colour of a room, paint is an […]
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Taste Calgary’s Food Trucks This Weekend
This weekend, the East Village will be host to a Food Truck party, where Calgarians can get a taste of our city’s best food on wheels. This event will be a three-day event in collaboration with Market Collective, featuring over 30 food trucks, local artists and even a beer garden, live music and a photo […]
Calgary named one of the most livable cities in the world!
Great news for our city, as Calgary was just named one of the most livable cities in the world. The ranking was released by The Economist today, and ranked 140 cities around the world on various factors. Calgary was given the title of fifth most livable city in the world, and Vancouver and Toronto […]
Calgary’s 10 Best Neighbourhoods Are…
Avenue Magazine has released the results of their annual ‘Best Neighbourhoods Survey’, ranking the top 50 neighbourhoods in Calgary. The annual survey polls Calgarians about what they value most in a neighbourhood: safety, yard size, proximity to amenities, etc. Those results are then matched with data collected by a market research firm, and the […]
Why You Should Love Summers in Calgary
There’s a lot of reasons to love summers in Calgary, and if you needed some inspiration for how to fill your summer days and nights, we’ve gathered up some of the best guides: Safety tips for rafting down the river [Avenue Magazine] The best picnic spots in Calgary [Avenue Magazine] 5 ways to rock […]
New Calgary Communities Growing the Fastest
Results from the 2014 City of Calgary census are out, and some of Calgary’s newest communities are the fastest-growing, with thousands of residents moving to suburb communities. At the top of the community growth list is the northeast neighbourhood of Saddleridge, which saw a population increase of 2,373 people. Other communities topping the list […]
A Look at Calgary’s Golf Communities
Whether you’re an avid golfer or just enjoy the pristine landscaping a golf course can offer a neighbourhood, Calgary is full of communities boasting beautiful courses. Here’s a quick look at some of our favourites: Harvest Hills This community is bordered by Centre Street and Country Hills Boulevard, in the city’s northeast quadrant. Established […]
How to Plan Your Stampede Experience
Stampede kicks off next week, and if you’re looking for an easy way to plan your Stampede experience, here’s a list of tools to help make it easier. Calgary Stampede Planner App: build an adapt your Stampede plan on the fly, and setup reminders for your favourite events. Download for free for Android or Apple […]
How to Prepare for Flooding
As Calgary marks the one-year anniversary of the flood on June 20th, many people are reflecting on what was lost, what was gained and looking forward on how to protect their homes in the future. Here’s a few tips for preparing for flooding: Know the risks: first thing to do is find out if you’re […]
5 Tips for Designing a Small Space
If you’re a small condo dweller, or just looking to design a smaller room in your home, there are many mistakes you can make. A small space doesn’t mean small design, so here’s some tips for designing for smaller areas: Be bold: you don’t have to ‘play it safe’ with a small space. Being dramatic […]
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