Downsizing Tips

For many homeowners, the need for things such as multiple bedrooms diminishes as you look to retirement. If you decide to sell your family-sized home to purchase something smaller, you will inevitably have to get rid of some furniture and other belongings. To help ease the stress of giving up some of your cherished items,……

Late summer lawn & garden care

As summer dwindles you might be preoccupied with back-to-school routines, but don’t neglect your yard! Keep your landscaping healthy right up until you cut the lawn and trim the hedges for the last time this season. Well Water Give plants a deep watering once a week. A good single soak is better than a few……

How to avoid moving day hassles

If you’re lucky enough to convince half a dozen strong, able-bodied friends to dedicate their Saturday helping you with your move, kudos to you! If not, and you’ve decided to hire a moving company, there are a few things you can do in advance to ensure that things go smoothly on the big day. You’ve……

Keep Cool This Summer

Now that the hot and humid days of summer have arrived, keeping cool at home has once again become a priority. If you’re looking for ways to reduce the temperature in your home without blasting the central air, take a look at these tips: Since the sun’s powerful rays are very effective at heating up……

Summer Maintenance

Summer Maintenance While there is certainly no need to spend every weekend this summer tackling household chores, there are a few key tasks that most homeowners will want to tend to in the coming weeks to keep your home’s systems running as they should and to prepare for the season ahead. Your roof and eavestroughs’……

The benefits of a real estate professional

Buying or selling a home can be a time consuming, confusing, stressful and emotionally charged event. Leaning on someone who does this for a living and has gone through the process countless times, can be a logical choice to alleviate some of your stress. There’s a lot more to a real estate agent than sticking……

Tips to Keep Your Home Ready for Showings

Spring is a very popular time for selling your home due to the spring weather creating better curb appeal. Since it’s a popular time for the real estate industry, that can mean more showings in your home when you’re trying to sell. Making sure your home is show-ready can be a challenge for most people.……

Celebrate Dad in Kitchener/Waterloo

Are you looking to treat dad this Father’s Day? Look no further than Kitchener/Waterloo! Here are some ideas for dad this month in the city. Theatre Grab tickets to any number of shows happening through Drayton Entertainment. With several theatres operating in and around the region of Waterloo, perhaps dad would love a gift certificate!……