With spring in full bloom, it’s a great time to consider ways to “green” up your home improvements and reduce your carbon footprint. Having a “green” conscience is much more practical and inexpensive than you may think. For example, by simply installing compact fluorescent lights or sealing cracks around your windows, you can do your [...]

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Canadians see the value in an environmentally friendly home, according to the TD Canada Trust Green Home Poll. Seventy two percent of Canadians surveyed indicated they would be willing to pay more for a house or condo that includes environmentally friendly features. Of those, 77% say that cost savings on energy bills is a main [...]

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by Elaine Williamson Interior design, like fashion, is as an ever-changing industry. Styles, materials, furnishings and décor similarly follow trends and seasons. Good interior design will provide flexibility and scalability, allowing a home or business owner to remain current in its aesthetic. Interior design and décor trends change with every season, but with a strategic [...]

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With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won’t. Many household items that were previously subject to 8% provincial and 5% federal tax will now simply switch over to the 13% HST, and consumers will incur no additional costs. However, some items [...]

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The quest for the greenest lawn on the block has driven many a new homeowner to extremes. You trim, you weed, and you assume that if a little fertilizer is good, a lot must be even better. And so begins the vicious cycle of mowing, watering and fertilizing which gathers speed as the weather warms [...]

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Moving into a brand new home is an exciting opportunity to start fresh and get organized. By taking a few simple actions now, you can create the relaxing retreat you’ve always dreamed of. Step One: Purge ruthlessly Just because you’re moving into a larger space does not mean you need to bring the posters that [...]

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A good oven and stovetop is the foundation of a functional kitchen, and moving into a new home is a great excuse to invest in some new appliances. There are some exciting new options available, so be sure to do a little research before hitting the stores. First things first The first thing to consider [...]

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Head vs. Heart: Considering what you want and what you can afford So you think you’re ready to buy your first home. This is an exciting time in a person’s life, but the process can be rather intimidating (to say the least). Where do you start? Hopefully you’ve made a routine of paying your bills [...]

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