Home security is a concern for many Canadians, and justifiably so, according to the CMHC recent statistics show that burglary accounts for 22 per cent of all property crime.
Water Efficiency: The do’s and don’t on how to save water (and money!)
November 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For those of you that live in the City of Toronto you are probably aware by now that the City is currently installing automated water meters in all city households.
Quiz: What Kind of Homeowner Are You?
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a simple question, if you had to put your home on the market tomorrow, how ready would it be for showing? Some of you may be confident as you keep your house in top-notch (clean and organized) shape; others may be afraid about the work involved as you may let some household chores slide.
6 Tips For Maintaining Your Wood-Heating Systems
November 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s become that time of year again when most of us have turned back on our furnaces and heating systems. For those of you that own wood- heating systems, have you taken the time to make sure that your system is ready for the season?
10 Basic Rules Of Thumb For Preparing Your Kitchen For The Market
November 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Staging your home for selling is a balance between costs and results. When deciding where to spend your time and money you should most definitely put some effort into the kitchen. Arguably kitchen design, improvement and cleanliness contribute more to the resale value of your home than other rooms.
Moving With Kids? Use this School Information Finder to research schools across Ontario
November 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Buyers’ who have school-aged children, often put top quality schools on their ‘must have list’ for picking a new neighbourhood and understandably so! If you’re looking for a great resource for finding more information out about local area schools, you should check out the Ontario Ministry of Education’s website.
Getting Your Home Ready To Sell: 7 tips for preparing your home for safety during an open house
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Open houses are one of the realities of putting your home on the market and one of the tools that will help to sell you property. Unfortunately, whether it is a public open house or a private showing, many homeowners find it difficult to open up their homes to complete strangers.
Asbestos Poses Risk to Do-It-Yourselfers
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With television shows and internet sites making renovations and household projects easier for the average homeowner to tackle, it becomes more important than ever for the general public to be aware of dangerous toxins like lead paint and mold. Another deadly threat, especially in older homes, comes from building materials that contain asbestos.
Quick Tips For Preventing Water Damage To Your Home
October 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you’ve every had water damage to your home due to a heavy rain storm, burst pipe or a roof leak you’ll understand just how disruptive, expensive and annoying the results are to deal with.