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Pre-Vacay Home Prep
If you are planning a vacation this winter, in order to make sure things go smoothly, it’s wise to prepare your home before you go away. Here is a helpful pre-vacation home checklist: Don’t tell everyone about your vacation or post abo...
Keeping Kids Safe Online
During the holiday break, if you have kids, perhaps they’ll have more screen time than usual. Given the disturbing rise in online predators and cyberbullying, it’s a good time to consider how to keep kids as safe as possible online. For som...
Planning for a Spring Reno
Are you thinking about doing a home renovation in the Spring? If the answer is yes, now is the time to start planning. To begin, it’s best to create a budget, determining how much you can afford to spend, including wiggle room for unexpect...
Color in your Home
Color is more than just aesthetics; it's a powerful tool that significantly influences our emotions and behaviors. By understanding the principles of color psychology, you can strategically utilize color in your home décor to create specifi...
Cozy up your Outdoor Oasis
If you want to enjoy your outdoor space into the winter months, an outdoor heater makes sense. So, what are the options? Freestanding heaters are a good option if you want portability. Keep in mind to allow about 12 inches of space between...
Tips for Hiring a Headache-Free Contractor
Construction projects aren’t cheap, and with horror stories of construction companies running off with money for uncompleted or shoddy work, it’s important to do your due diligence when hiring a contractor. If you are looking to hire a cont...
Cost-Cutting on Your Insurance
Whether you are in a home or condo, having insurance is an important part of being a responsible homeowner. But like most things these days, the chances of it going up each year are high. So, what can you do to keep your premium as low as possi...
Fire Prevention 101
Every October, Fire Prevention Week arrives, making it the opportune time to review important fire safety reminders to help prevent a horrible tragedy like a house or condo fire from ever happening. Here are some helpful reminders: Make sure...