You may not need an expensive addition to expand your space. Increase your usable square footage with these ideas: Renovate your basement or attic. Finishing unused areas in your home is the best way to increase livable space and add value. Create a play room, a home theatre, extra bedrooms, or an office, and consider […]
10 Tips For Staying Cool the Green Way
July 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s cool to be green, and green can keep you cool – especially in hot weather. Here are ten tips for maintaining a comfortable home without relying on the air conditioner this summer.
Getting ready to sell: 10 things to remember
June 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m asked frequently by sellers what they should do to get their home ready for the market and as part of my service I have a professional stager that I work with. Here are the top 10 things that we tell my clients. 1. Box up those personal items. You…
To do a Home Inspection or not
May 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you’re thinking about buying a home (and especially if it’s your first time) there may be a lot of daunting questions that come to mind. Home much of down payment do I need? Can I get a mortgage? What are land transfer taxes? Do I need a lawyer? If…
Springtime=gardening
May 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
So spring is finally upon us and it’s time to get back to the garden. My wife’s obsession, worthy of A&E’s Intervention, results in endless hours of computer research and countless visits to local nurseries selling what I coin ‘her lastest victims’. Unfortunately her love of gardening hasn’t always borne…