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Home Improvement
Get the Most for Your Home: Fix These 5 Home Problems Before You Sell
Get ahead of the home inspector or potential buyer qualms by having any home problems fixed in advance of listing your home for sale. You’ll be much more relaxed during the selling process and feel confident if your home is up to snuff from the get-go.
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Home ImprovementRelationship Meet Reno: How to Stay Sane as a Couple During RenovationsWhether you are renovating your existing home or one you are moving into, it is important to keep in mind why you want to renovate in the first place – to have a beautiful, functional space for the two of you to share.
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Home Improvement4 Easy Ways to Get Your House Back in Shape After the HolidaysYour home has likely been through the ringer in December and probably needs a little TLC to reboot itself as we move into the new year. Here are ways to get your house back in shape after the holiday season:
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Home Improvement5 Home Tasks to Tackle from Now Until the New YearWe all know that glorious time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It is a time filled with leftovers, sale shopping, and quality family time. If you’re looking to be productive during these six days, we recommend you tackle these five tasks.
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Home Improvement5 Easy Tricks to Make a Small Space Feel More SpaciousWhether you’ve moved into a one-bedroom condo, or you’re trying to figure out how to decorate that top-of-the-stairs reading nook, decorating a small space can be challenging. Follow these tips for maximizing space while remaining stylish.
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Home Improvement5 Tips to Keep Your Home “Show Ready” Without Breaking a SweatWhether you are selling your home, or you have in-laws who like to show up at your door because they were “in the neighbourhood”, having your home in “show ready” condition doesn’t have to be a cumbersome task. Follow these 5 tips for success!
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Home Improvement9 Practical Steps to Prep Your Home for WinterWhen most people hear “winter prep” they think of holiday preparations of trimming the tree, wrapping gifts, and baking cookies. However, the first real step to having a fantastic holiday season is preparing your home for the harsher weather. Follow these 9 steps to get your home winter-ready!
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Home ImprovementHome Renovations Meet Baby: 3 Home Renovations That Are Baby-FriendlySometimes things collide. You may be in the middle of home renovations, when surprise, a little bundle of joy will be entering your lives in a few short months. There is no need to stop the renos, since you’ll want to get this out of the way before the baby comes.
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Home Improvement5 Quick & Easy Home Makeover Tips to Freshen Up Your HomeIt doesn’t take a large budget or a lot of time to breath some fresh air into your home. Try different techniques a few times a year to give your home the “new home feeling”.
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Home ImprovementGoodbye Summer, Hello Fall: 20 Ways to Prep Your Home for Everyone’s Favourite SeasonEveryone loves fall. A season of perfect temperatures and picturesque views of warm yellows, reds, and oranges seems to go by too quick. Make the most of this adored time by getting your home ready for fall with these helpful tips.
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Home ImprovementGreen Kitchens Are Trending! 5 Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Kitchen RemodelIf your kitchen is looking shabbier than chic, you may be considering a remodel. One of the smartest trends in modern kitchen redesign is using eco-friendly updates to freshen up this most important room. Going green can create a healthier home environment and save you money in the long run. Try the
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Home ImprovementFour Exterior Repairs to Prepare for a Spring SaleAs the hot days of summer give way to the cooler days of fall, it is the perfect time to start planning your spring home sale. The reason is simple — any exterior repairs or renovations that can boost your home’s value are a breeze to complete while the milder weather lasts.
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Home Improvement10 Easy Solutions to Declutter Your HomeOrganizing your home helps keep down stress levels and makes your space more livable and pleasant. And, decluttering your home is absolutely essential when preparing to sell your home. Whether you’re planning to sell or not, these 10 very doable projects will help declutter your home.
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Home ImprovementQuick Fixes for Your Fixer-upper HomeBecause renovations are costly, many buyers find themselves ‘making do’ with décor that’s dated, worn out, or simply not to their liking. Thankfully, there are a lot of smart, inexpensive changes you can make while you’re waiting for the right time to start your major renos.
