Plants can enhance just about any area of your property. Whether it’s on the windowsill inside, along the back patio, or throughout your landscape – they add vibrant colour, elegance, and character to any space. If you’re looking to create a wild and lush garden for your home this year, here are a few great […]
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Saving enough money for a down payment to buy a home in Ottawa can be a challenge. Sometimes, it can require you to think outside of the box to collect the amount that you need. To help you achieve that goal, here are five creative ways to save for your down payment and get that […]
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As the real estate laws change and mortgage approval is more difficult to obtain, first-time home buyers may become discouraged because they can’t afford their dream home. Dreams of granite countertops, walk-in closets, and spa-like bathrooms may need to be put to rest, at least temporarily, as affordability becomes a problem. For the first-time […]
If you’re looking for a warm, friendly community to call home, look no further than Barrhaven, an Ottawa suburb that has become synonymous with family-oriented living. It is a bustling yet quaint locale that embodies that neighbourly charm, where children can run gleefully in parks and where the minivan rules the road. Let’s explore the […]
There are many motivations for renovation your home: making it more spacious, more energy-efficient, or simply keeping up with the times. One of the main motivators is to improve the value of your home. However, when comparing your Return On Investment (ROI), they can also potentially leave you digging deeper into your wallet and […]
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Buying a home is a lifelong dream and accomplishment for many Canadians. In addition to buying a home to live in, many are choosing to buy an investment property to provide a steady flow of rental income, then proceeding to cash in as the property appreciates over time. Whether you would like to buy a […]
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When it comes to your home, you want it to be as unique as you are, and first impressions are very important. It makes sense to start with the part of your house that everyone will see first – your gates and railing. Wrought iron driveway gates are an ideal way to finish off […]
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(BPT) – Whether you’ve heard it in the office, a classroom or a soccer field, that old saying about mistakes being valuable learning tools really rings true, doesn’t it? If those mistakes occur during the course of a kitchen renovation, however, it may be difficult to be philosophical about them. Bungle a kitchen redesign, and […]
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Keeping your renovation budget down when you are planning to sell your home is extremely important. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and change up a few things, so how do you do that without breaking the bank? If you’re wondering what remodeling steps increase home value and which ones are better to avoid, […]