(NC)—As the nice weather approaches, we all start to explore one of our favourite entertaining and relaxing areas, the great outdoor living space. As we look at this space, we begin to notice that it may be a little dirty or that the surface of our deck is a little tired looking. The first thing [...]
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Deck care tips from a pro to protect your investment
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Take these steps to get your financial house in order
(NC)—It’s hard to stay organized in any aspect of life, but keeping your financial records in order is one of the most important things you can do to help your family should a crisis occur. A recent poll conducted by Leger Marketing for the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) showed that only one [...]
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Are you average? This is what first-time home buyers look like in Canada
The average first-time home buyer in Canada is 29 years old and expects to be able to put down a down payment of $48,000 on $300,000 home, according to a recent poll by the Bank of Montreal. But the study, released Tuesday, also found that price expectations vary widely, depending on where the home buyer [...]
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An investment of a lifetime
(NC)—Owning your own home is an exciting proposition and an achievable goal for most Canadians. The number one reason many become homeowners is pride of homeownership and the stability and security that comes with it. Buying a home can also be a solid investment and provide tax benefits. In Canada, you are not taxed on [...]
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Don’t stress over the big spring clean
(NC)—With the arrival of spring it often feels like the house is the dirtiest it’s been all year making the big, spring clean a great way to refresh and renew from top to bottom. From cleaning the most challenging spots, like basements and kitchens, to scrubbing baseboards and convincing the whole family to pitch in, [...]
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How to Clean Blinds
No matter what kind of blinds you have—wooden, fabric and vertical are the three basic types—these tips will make their cleaning and maintenance easy: 1. Vacuum blinds often with the brush attachment. Vacuum across the slats, not up and down. 2. Use a lamb’s-wool duster, again working across the slats and starting at the top. [...]
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Spring into the season of home improvement
(NC)—As the days get longer and the weather improves, this is the time to make sure that our homes or rental properties are well maintained. Here are a few do-it-yourself projects to tackle in and out of spring showers: • Update your attic insulation. This will help to save on energy consumption and will keep [...]
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Breathe easier in your own home
(NC)—Airborne allergens and pollutants can cause much grief to homeowners who suffer from various breathing problems such as asthma and seasonal allergies. With spring on the horizon, the potential for increased irritation is heightened. Sufferers seek long-term, consistent relief anyway they can. In the home, pollutants and airborne allergens can penetrate even the smallest of [...]
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Take a test before you paint
(NC)—Paint is the best way to bring new life and style into your home, but sometimes finding the perfect colour can be a challenge. It can be overwhelming to go into a paint store and see an array of paint chips in a sea of colours – even if you think you know the colour [...]
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