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Ice Damming & Winter Weather

March 21st, 2013

I am re-posting this article due to the crazy weather!

Here is a great article from Gord Enders, General Manager, Direct-Line Insurance that was included in the REALTORS Association Weekly Review this week, with tips on how to avoid ice damming. If you remember last year's HUGE dump of snow, ice damming was one of the major issues that caused insurance adjusters and contractors to be workin ...

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10 Habits of a Clean Home

February 4th, 2013

I recently read this blog article on 10 Habits of a Clean Home, and loved it (see below for the full list). It is like a window directly into my own Super-Mom's brain. And while my mom worked full-time when we were growing up, our house always seemed like a haven of cleanliness and organization. "Clean home, clean mind" is one of my favorite expressions, yet my home definitely isn't th ...

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Top 10 Things To Do Before You List Your House

December 19th, 2012

With the New Year approaching, many people are making those big decisions, especially... if it's time to MOVE! If you are thinking of selling, early in the New Year can be one of the very best times - inventory (i.e. competition) is low, buyer demand is increasing steadily, and you'll have the pick of the crop when it comes time to find a new home! If you are thinking of selling, it's ti ...

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Home Design 101: The Kitchen Sink!

December 18th, 2012

Thinking about renovating or building a new home perhaps? I often have clients tell me how overwhelming it can be to start a renovation, or to picture a home after renovations. This explains why so many houses with a even few key design flaws sit on the market for so long. So, I have decided to dedicate a series of blog articles to home design, from my perspective, that is, someone who ...

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Top 10 Winter Home Selling Tips

November 7th, 2012

Winter Home Selling Tips

Here are 10 ways to help you sell your home in the winter:

Shovel & Sand Your Walks: The approach to your home should not be scary! Make sure your walks or driveway are cleared and sanded. You do not want potential buyers slipping on your property, and you definitely do not want to give the impression that you don't care. If you own a vacant property, make sure ...

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Halloween Safety

October 29th, 2012

With Halloween just a few days away, it's time to remember to keep those kids safe as they hit the streets for candy. Below are tips I just received from the Edmonton Police Newsletter - subscribe by clicking HERE.

Happy Halloween and may the candy be good!
Sara

Halloween Safety

The EPS would like to send out a friendly safety reminder so everyone can enjoy Halloween night this Wedn ...

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Clever Home Ideas

October 25th, 2012

My mom sent me these home tips a little while back. I have tried a few and they seem to work... I hope you enjoy!

Clever Home Ideas

Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store, If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.

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Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil.
It will stay f ...

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Fall Home Maintenance

September 11th, 2012

With yesterday's high of +12, pretty soon we'll have to admit that fall is just a couple weeks away. With fall comes the yearly checklist of fun home maintenance items to attend to (fun is not entirely serious!).

Below are some lovely home maintenance tips to start checking off your list... I'm still hoping for a few nice weeks, but it's worth looking through to make sure you have a smooth ...

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Defeat Toxic Dust with a Damp Cloth

August 28th, 2012

Ew. Just read an article on the David Suzuki website that says "household dust is now recognized as one of the most significant sources of childhood exposure to toxic substances.". That's awful! Experts say this is especially harmful for children as dust contains all sorts of nasty chemicals. Here is the beginning of the article and a link to the website for other green cleaning tips:

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Tips for a Clean & Tidy Fridge

July 2nd, 2012

Just found another great article at The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking... All about how to keep your fridge clean and tidy. This is ESPECIALLY important when selling your house - yes, people poke their nose in your fridge!

I'm a BIG believer in lining the shelves of my fridge with paper towel, especially the door shelves where all the sauces ooze. Then again, I hire a house clean ...

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