If you’re thinking about selling your home over the next little while, you’ll want to take some steps to ensure your home is clutter-free and inviting to potential buyers. One of the basic parts of home staging for selling, is de-cluttering and organizing. If you’re looking to sell your home, or just want some […]
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Holiday Prep: Hanging Christmas Lights
If you’re planning on getting a head-start on hanging your holiday lights this year, we’ve dug up some tips to help you: • Check the lights first — this will allow you to find any burnt out bulbs and replace them before you hang them up. • Map out where you want your lights […]
Tips for Snow Removal in Calgary
Our first big snow dump has already hit here in Calgary, so it’s time to stop fighting winter weather and be ready to deal with it. Here’s some different tools and tips for snow removal on your driveway and/or sidewalks this winter. Shovel Of course we’re all familiar with this method, and when taking […]
Troubleshooting Your Furnace
Colder temperatures will soon hit us (though we’ve been lucky thus far), and you’ll want to re-familiarize yourself with your furnace. Here are some tips for troubleshooting your furnace: Ensure your furnace is set to ‘heat’: while this sounds like common sense, apparently it’s a common mistake made by homeowners. Check your filters: filters are the […]
How to get your car ready for winter
It may not look like it today, but winter will eventually be coming for us, and Calgarians know all about bad road conditions. You don’t want to deal with price hikes and long line-ups to get your car winterized once the first snowfall hits, so getting your car ready for winter now is a […]
You NEED a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon monoxide scares continue to make their way into the headlines in Calgary, and with winter months here, it’s important to ensure you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home, and that it’s in working order. Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless, and a detector will be your first defence against this dangerous […]
Being Vigilant About Smoke Detectors
This week is Fire Prevention Week, and this year the focus is on smoke alarms. The truth about home fires is alarming, and smoke detectors are not something to forget about. A lot of us take our smoke alarms for granted, but every week across Canada, eight people die in house fires. About half […]
What are the advantages of buying a condo?
The condo market continues to have a strong track record in Calgary, so we thought we’d explore the great reasons to purchase a condo. There are many advantages to consider when purchasing a condo for the first time, or simply buying your next one. “One of the great advantages to owning a condominium is that […]
Fall Yard Maintenance Tips
Fall has finally hit, and eventually we’ll be dealing with colder weather. Paying attention to your landscaping in the fall will have great benefits come the winter months. Here’s some tips on what yard maintenance to take care of this month: • De-clutter: get the rake out and clear your yard of fallen leaves, tree debris, […]
Keeping Your Renovations on Track
Whether you’re doing a room renovation or a whole house remodel, there are certain aspects of the process that can slow things down if you don’t plan ahead. Here are some solutions to common delays in renovation projects: Windows and exterior doors are things you should play close attention to. With a wide selection […]
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