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6 Responsibilities to Prepare for as a New Homeowner

6 Responsibilities to Prepare for as a New Homeowner

Buying your first home is a very exciting process. You finally get to express your interior design style without any restrictions from a landlord. You can finally get that pet you always wanted. Or anything else you wish for. However, owning a home ...

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How to Create Curb Appeal in the Winter

How to Create Curb Appeal in the Winter

We're in the middle of another Canadian winter! While some are excited, this is not an ideal time for home sellers. Without blooming flowers, lush green lawns, and full trees, it's hard to make the exterior of your house appealing. Since this is ...

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8 Tips For Relieving Doggy Boredom at Home

8 Tips For Relieving Doggy Boredom at Home

Tired of coming home to find shoes chewed, garbage upended, furniture destroyed, and your unmentionables scattered throughout the house? Admittedly, it can be frustrating when your dog regularly leaves a trail of destruction in their wake; however, ...

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9 DIY Life Hacks Every Homeowner Should Know

9 DIY Life Hacks Every Homeowner Should Know

Our top tips, tricks and how-tos for tackling everyday tasks around your home. 1. Unclog a Sink (in three parts)  Part 1: Use a Plunger  Not just for toilets! After filling the clogged sink with water, use a plunger to help dislodge ...

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7 Great Things to Do With a Finished Basement

7 Great Things to Do With a Finished Basement

Finished basements don’t just deliver a healthy return on your investment come sale time – they’re also proven to boost your overall enjoyment of your home. Even better, your basement-finishing options are endless. From income ...

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6 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Home Workspace

6 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Home Workspace

If you, like so many other Canadians, have now found yourself working from home, having a functional space in which to operate has become more important than ever. Even if you don’t have a dedicated office (room) per se, it’s essential ...

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10 Simple Home Garden Hacks Everyone Should Know

10 Simple Home Garden Hacks Everyone Should Know

How does your garden grow? Much better now with the help of these ten easy and affordable home garden hacks! 1. Simple Seedling Starter Get your seeds off to a great start with the help of a few paper towel and toilet paper tubes. Simply fill the ...

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Tenant Insurance: Your Questions Answered

Tenant Insurance: Your Questions Answered

Learn more about tenant (renter’s) insurance, what it covers and how much it costs while gaining insight into Edmonton’s top tenant insurance providers. What is Tenant Insurance?   Just because you don’t own your own ...

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5 Smart Home Devices That Will Help You Save Money

5 Smart Home Devices That Will Help You Save Money

Smart home devices don’t just improve safety, comfort and convenience, they can also save you a ton of money. Reduce your utility bills with the help of these ultra-effective smart home products. 1. Programmable Thermostats With heating and ...

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Your Essential Home Maintenance Checklist For Winter

Your Essential Home Maintenance Checklist For Winter

Inside and out, these master maintenance tips will have your home winter-ready in no time! 1. Check Your Gutters Clogged gutters lead to ice damming, which can cause severe damage to your roof. Prevent potential problems by making sure your gutters ...

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Home Staging For Beginners: 5 Essential Tips

Home Staging For Beginners: 5 Essential Tips

Attract buyers and sell your home faster with the help of these home staging tips for beginners! 1. Clean Like You’ve Never Cleaned Before  Nothing repels buyers faster than a dirty home. For this reason, a thorough deep cleaning is an ...

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8 1/2 Essential Lawn Care Tips for the Fall

8 1/2 Essential Lawn Care Tips for the Fall

Another Edmonton summer may have come and gone but your quest for lush, healthy green grass has just begun! Set yourself up for an envy-worthy lawn next year with the help of these handy fall maintenance tips. 1. Mow a Little Shorter  Just as ...

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6 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Home

6 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Home

These top tips won’t just improve your pet’s overall health and happiness, they’ll also help you keep your home, clean, tidy and manageable. 1. Stain-Resistant Upholstery Some materials repel stains, smells and bacteria better ...

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Spring Landscaping Tips for Edmonton Home Owners

Spring Landscaping Tips for Edmonton Home Owners

Finally, the snow is gone (knock on wood) and with Edmonton’s mighty thaw comes the overwhelming urge to get outside and spruce up your garden for the warmer temperatures ahead. While most Edmontonians are accustomed to a little ...

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