With the official start of spring just a week away I thought it would be a great time to post a blog with some tips for keeping the inside of your home dry. Spring is, after all, meant to be the season when the remnants of snow melt away and the beginning of that rainy time of year begins.
Archives for 2013
Steps You Can Take Now To Protect Your Home From Springtime Flooding
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Is There a Bathroom In There? Tips and ideas for keeping your bathroom organized
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever reached inside of your bathroom medicine cabinet to grab the toothpaste and had a small avalanche of products fall on you? Or have you tried searching under the sink for the hair dryer only to find that it seems to have disappeared under a pile of miscellaneous bathroom paraphernalia?
Greening It Up: Tips for taking you and your household down a greener, environmentally-friendlier path!
March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Going green really isn’t that difficult, in fact there are many things that each of us can do every day in our homes that will help to play a part in reducing the waste in landfills, cleaning the air we breathe and helping to preserve the landscape around us.
Is It Time To Renew Your Mortgage? Keep these tips in mind when the time comes
March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When you first purchased your property you most likely signed a mortgage with a company that will stay in effect for a certain period of time (or term). When that time comes to an end you will have a couple of options; you can pay off your mortgage or choose to renew it.
Resources For Homeowners: Information about renovating for energy savings
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you’ve decided that this is the year to renovate your home then it’s probably a good time to make some changes to your property that will provide you (and potential future buyers!) with energy savings.
TREB: February 2013 Resale Housing Figures
March 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board released the numbers for February 2013’s resale housing market. With one less day than last year, the average selling price for the month was up 2% compared to February 2012, but the number of transactions were down for both the detached housing and condo market. Check out the full report below.
Condominium Living: Security and safety tips
March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The majority of condominiums are secure and safe places to live. However, it is always a good idea to periodically check and review some of the safety and security features of your suite and building (whether you rent or own). Here a few tips to help you enjoy your condo safely and securely.
Kitchen Organization: Some great ideas to keep your kitchen ready for the cook!
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Do you ever find yourself frustrated by the mess in your kitchen cupboards? When you open your pantry door do 10 things fall out before you’ve touched even one thing? Have you ever searched and searched (and searched) for a canned product that you know you bought on your last visit to the grocery store?
Downtown Toronto: A quick look at how it once was
February 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
With all the change that is currently underway downtown it is sometimes difficult to imagine what it looked like before all the office buildings and condos. To satisfy my own curiosity I’ve put together a collection of a few pictures of historic downtown Toronto dating from 1866 to 1950.
House Hunting: Child-friendly features to look for when shopping for a new home
February 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Undoubtedly you will have your own list of child-proofing needs, but if you start your search by looking for a house that is already somewhat child-friendly you can ease some of the frustration after you’ve moved in.