Spring is when things generally heat up in the real estate market in Calgary, and the warmer weather allows homeowners to focus on improving curb appeal of their home as well. When you’re in the process of selling your house, you have to remember that the potential homebuyers need to be able to picture […]
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April Showers & Water Damage
April showers brings May… water damage. Or it will if you’re not careful with your home. Spring not only brings excess precipitation in the weather, but snow is melting which makes for a lot of extra moisture around your home (hopefully not inside). In Calgary, we’re pretty lucky with chinooks that we don’t have snow […]
Essential Spring Cleaning Tasks to Tackle
Spring has finally arrived, and it’s time to tackle some of those semi-annual cleaning tasks.. Get your home organized and refreshed for this season by taking on some simple home tasks: Give yourself space: you can’t give your home a good clean without moving the furniture out of the way. Move your furniture to the […]
How much is that leaky toilet costing you?
This week is Fix-A-Leak Week, and it’s time to bring some emphasis to one of the biggest water wasters in homes today: leaking toilets. A leaky toilet can waste up to 1,000 gallons of water a month! An average home can waste more than 37,000 litres of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets and […]
How Feng Shui Brings Good Luck to Your Home
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and many people are looking for the “luck of the Irish”, but some simple decor practices can bring good luck into your home every day. The popular practice of Feng Shui is not difficult to incorporate, and the following ideas are widely believed to bring good luck to your […]
Plumbing Maintenance: Testing Your Toilets
Yesterday was ‘World Plumbing Day’, and in honour of that, we thought we’d share some plumbing tips we can all benefit from: checking your toilet for leaks. A leaky toilet can waste up to 1,000 gallons of water a month! Checking your toilet for leaks: • Remove the lid from your toilet tank • Put […]
Progress on Multi-Family Recycling in Calgary
More and more multi-family dwellings and condo boards/owners are taking up recycling options, now that there’s a year to go until it’s mandatory. City council made the decision to have apartments, condos and townhouses to have on-site recycling a while back, and it will take effect in February 2016. City council is already reporting […]
Condo Safety Tips You Should Know
The hot demand for condos in Calgary is driving the construction industry, and despite what may be happening with the economy, our city’s condo market continues to be a good investment. If you currently live in a condo or are looking to move to one, here’s some safety tips you should be aware of. […]
Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips
If you’re going for a real Christmas tree this holiday, you’ll want to ensure you take proper care of it, as holiday trees are one of the leading causes of home fires during this time of year. A dry tree strung with brightly-lit heat sources can be a real fire hazard. Here are some tips […]
Keeping your condo safe while you’re away
With the holiday season upon us, many people will be traveling to visit family or take a vacation. While you’re away, be sure you take steps to protect your condo. • Review your insurance policy: since the natural disasters last summer, insurance companies are evaluating all claims for closely now. Ensure your condo (and contents) are […]
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