Home Tips

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 ...

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 ...

With summer singing its swan song and autumn preparing to be tagged into the ring, we cannot deny the cold truth that chillier times are a-coming. Autumn has a romantic charm to it, and winter can turn the outside into a beautiful wonderland. ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Can I Buy and Sell at the Same Time?   Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer to this question as it all depends on your unique situation. If you can afford to carry two mortgages, buying your new home before selling your ...

With Google at your disposal, you can look up, research and learn how to do just about any home repair or renovation project. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should! While we certainly don’t doubt your awesome handy-man or ...

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 ...

We’ve all been there. You visit a friend or family member’s immaculately decorated home and BOOM, despite all your efforts, you can’t help feeling you’ll never have what it takes to make YOUR home look anywhere near as ...