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,……

Quarantine Father’s Day Ideas to Give Him the Celebration He Deserves

On a typical Father’s Day, you might celebrate the father figures in your life with a fun cookout, tickets to a baseball game, or even a visit to a theme park. This year, however, is different than most due to the coronavirus outbreak. While some states have lifted their stay-at-home orders, many local businesses are still……

Expert Painting Tips for Novices

Painting is one of the cheapest and quickest ways to give a room a face lift, but are you breaking these all-important painting rules? Before you start your room makeover, read these must-know tips for first-time painters. It’s time to lay down the law—there are three immutable laws of painting. These are the secrets of……

Late Spring Garden Checklist

I can’t believe it is already almost summer. Time seems to be flying by, but at the same time we feel like we have been stuck inside forever. May is upon us though, and that means it’s time to start thinking about the last phase of the spring garden checklist. In late spring, you can……

Trellis Fence and Screen Ideas to Turn Your Yard into a Private Escape

A trellis fence or screen is the perfect way to add a sense of privacy and   structure to your backyard. Whether the design is wood or metal, a garden trellis creates a beautiful backdrop for outdoor living spaces. These trellis ideas will help shape your patio or garden in style. Small-Space Trellis Ideas WERNER STRAUBE……

Mid-Spring Garden Checklist

Mid-Spring Now is the time for the next phase of the spring gardening checklist. If you missed the first one for early spring, go back and take a look here, you still may be able to check some of those things off the list. Halfway through the season, you should start seeing your spring landscape take shape……

Spring Cleaning Checklist

There are few rites of spring more satisfying than the annual deep clean. For many people, however, the pleasure comes only after the work is finished. Cleaning your home from top to bottom may never become effortless, but you can make the project more manageable-and even enjoyable. After you read through the tips and techniques, tailor the……

Aging population means advance planning for homebuyers

Canada’s population is aging and the country is set to have a significant increase in seniors in the coming years but is the housing market ready? A new report from Sotheby’s International Realty Canada and the Mustel Group, reveals that aging homeowners are concerned about their living arrangements in their senior years. With an estimated……

Early Spring Garden Checklist

Much like a good spring cleaning after a long winter can help freshen up your house, taking a similar approach to your yard will help you get it back in shape for the warmer months. Even after the snow and ice melts, it can be a little overwhelming to tackle all the work that needs……

Benefits of Home Staging

In today’s busy Real Estate market, Buyers are noticing every little detail. By taking the necessary steps to stage your home, it may be what’s needed to make it stand out among the competition. According to the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), staged properties will sell faster when compared with houses that have not been……

Family Day 2020

With the Family Day holiday coming up, there are lots of fun activities that families can plan to help keep the kids (and parents) entertained. Whether you would rather stay in or go out, there is plenty to do for all ages and budgets. I have rounded up a few options for you all in……