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Tips for Decluttering Your Home for Fall

As October begins, we start to embrace the season of change. Fall in Calgary is beautiful, and it brings about many new things: school starting, holidays ending, leaves falling and people returning back to their regular routines. Spring cleaning is popular as everyone is eager to get outside and freshen their place up for the […]

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How to get your garden ready

Now that everyone has packed away their winter gear and the green grass is starting to show, it’s time to start thinking about your garden. It may seem like a gruelling task after such a long winter, but breaking it down into smaller jobs can make it seem much more manageable. Here is our process […]

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Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring officially arrived yesterday (though it may not feel like it), and now is the time to tackle those seasonal cleaning tasks and maintenance around the home. Get yourself and 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 […]

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How to fight off autumn moisture at home

We’ve been fairly lucky thus far with the Autumn weather in our city, but more precipitation will be hitting us eventually, and now is the time to get your home ready for what’s ahead. This article in Global News outlines the dangers of water or excess moisture in your home: “If we don’t clear our own down […]

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Do you have pets? How to make moving easier on furry friends

  Moving can be hard on everyone involved: adults, kids, and yes—your pets. While your pet may not understand exactly what is going on, they can sense the stress (good or bad) that the whole family is experiencing. Add to that the fact that animals are creatures of habit and do not like changes to […]

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How much should you be budgeting for home maintenance?

  If you own a car, you know there’s more to the cost-of-ownership than just finance payments and gas. You also need to budget for maintenance and repairs. If your car is older, those costs are going to be higher. That’s just common sense. The same is true of your home. It’s wise to budget for anticipated repairs and […]

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Emergency Preparedness Week: Preparing for Floods

  It’s Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and this year Calgary is marking two years since the devastating flood hit our city. Because there will always be a risk of another flood, here’s some tips to prepare: Know the risks: first thing to do is find out if you’re living in an area where flooding could […]

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