Lemon is often cited as the ultimate cleaner, its sharp acidity cutting through household grease and dirt better than most retail products. Unfortunately, as many first-time buyers find out once they’ve moved into their new home, the humble lemon can also permanently damage expensive materials. If you’re looking for a natural cleaning product, lemon is…
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Real estate thrives on fashion – we love colors that are in vogue, textures that are back in style and ideas for remodeling that capture the imagination of owners and buyers alike. One of the most anticipated reports from those of us who follow the fashions is the trend survey undertaken by the National Kitchen…
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The season of “Peace, Love and Goodwill” will soon be upon us, and for many owners locking their homes and escaping for a much-deserved summer holiday, this is also a time for “Peace of Mind”. Sadly, the period between Christmas and the end of January is a peak time for home break-ins. Insurance companies, such…
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As the leaves continue to descend and fall enters its last month, it’s been interesting to see how the leaf blower has taken over from the humble rake to clear away nature’s debris in many of our neighborhoods. Is this a good use of technology? Is trading a little physical exercise for battery-powered convenience the…
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The role of every real estate agent is to help you maximize the value of your property. We’ll encourage you to make those essential improvements that will earn you a premium from buyers. And we’ll also give you the bad news, such as the need to conduct essential repair work, and offer friendly encouragement to…
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As the darker days descend, preparing your lawn for winter requires a very different strategy from the once-a-week mow and lavish watering required in summer. Homeowners and keen gardeners alike can make some basic mistakes or omissions with their lawns that put it under stress during winter. Right now, it’s important to aerate and dethatch…
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Many homeowners don’t realize the clothes dryer is one of the most dangerous appliances in the home. Dryers are responsible for approximately 13,800 fires annually in the United States, or 4% of all home structure fires, according to the National Fire Protection Agency. That’s 38 fires caused by dryers every day! Thankfully, they’re responsible for…
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The role of every real estate agent is to help you maximise the value of your property. We’ll encourage you to make those essential improvements that will earn you a premium from buyers. And we’ll also give you the bad news, such as the need to conduct essential repair work and offer friendly encouragement to…
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As the darker days descend, preparing your lawn for winter requires a very different strategy to the once-a-week mow and lavish watering in summer. Homeowners and keen gardeners alike can make some basic mistakes or omissions with their lawns that will put it under stress during winter. Right now, it’s important to aerate and dethatch…
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In this winter market, Canadian sellers have got to become so competitive to attract buyers that many in the mid-tier and luxury segments are investing in styling their homes to make a big impression. Even an average four-bedroom family home can comfortably cost $5,000 or more to style. Most of the cost is from renting…
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