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Sealing the deal
Whether you’re on the buying or selling side of a real estate transaction, educating yourself is key. Especially if it’s your first time around the block, there are many considerations to be made and important steps to be accomplished... Read More

Average: 3 (2 votes)

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Ask Deb Nelson: Tidy, unified curb appeal
Dear Deb. I enjoy reading your responses to the many problems posed. I have one I hope you can help with. The front entrance to my home needs a more unified, tidier approach. As you can see from the photos, I have a small path leading from the... Read More

Average: 5 (3 votes)

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Homebuilders Care makes a difference
The thought of renovating your home is usually one filled with excitement, however, this project I am going to tell you about is one with much deeper meaning than I have ever felt before when working on a home builders’ project. In February... Read More

Average: 5 (3 votes)

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Skilling time
This week in Edmonton, more than 500 young people from all over Canada gathered to compete in an Olympic-style contest for skilled trades. From robotics and aircraft maintenance to hairstyling and video production, this competition features the kids... Read More

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Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:10am | Claudia White | Livin' the Dream

Is it wrong that I have not cracked the cover of the last three months’ issues of Style at Home (one still in its protective plastic sleeve), the last two issues of Canadian House and Home, and either of the first two issues I received of...
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Average: 5 (2 votes)

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:10am | Debbie Travis | House to Home

I’m always fascinated at the impressive array of architectural styles that populate the North American landscape. The combination of climate demands, indigenous building materials and imaginative solutions to housing, whether there are budget...
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Finding the right agent

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 8:22am | Bob Weinstein | Living Better

Every country has its own rules and regulations regarding buying and selling property. Canada is no different. In fact, the buying and selling process is more complicated because each province has its own rules and regulations. No matter where you...
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All the world's a stage

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 8:17am | Paula Huntley | Stage Hand

It’s the time of year when Realtors become busy with new- home buyers and sellers. It’s also a time when home buyers and sellers will have to play a part in helping the sale move a little faster by getting their property ready to be...
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Proper egress windows

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:11am | Lawrence Englehart | The Home Inspector

Recently, a home inspector reported we have a bedroom window that is not a proper egress window. What does this mean, and is it important?
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Average: 5 (6 votes)

Canadian hardware brings timber into view

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:11am | Steve Maxwell | Houseworks

One of the biggest differences between discerning homeowners and the professionals who build and renovate houses for them is the tug-of-war that sometimes emerges between the desire for a fancy appearance and the need to stay practical and...
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Gardening with kids

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:11am | Lola Augustine Brown

Letting your kids get their hands dirty in the garden is a really good idea for several reasons. For one, it is fun for them to be able to plant seeds and watch them grow, giving them a sense of achievement. Gardening is a great activity for kids to...
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Healthier choice for you, your family

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:11am | Lindsey Bunin

Would you ever brush your teeth with a bar of soap? How about scrub your floors with the same soap you use to wash your hair? Environmental advocates will tell you that it’s totally possible, as well as a healthier choice for yourself and...
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Average: 4.5 (2 votes)

Making the most of the long weekend

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:10am | Diane Merlevede

Want easy meals to help you make the most of the long weekend? Here are examples of dishes that can leave you time for some gardening, entertaining or rest and relaxation.
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Now that you’re a homeowner

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:10am | Contributed by CMHC

You found the home of your dreams, your offer was accepted, and you just received the keys to your new home. Congratulations, you are now officially a homeowner! So…what happens next? To help you start your new life as a homeowner on the...
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Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:09am |

Homes with in-law or secondary suites appeal to many people and serve a variety of purposes. Suites can vary in size and style, and typically consist of a bedroom, bathroom and small kitchen area with a separate entrance. There are many pros and...
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Beyond-boring beige

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 1:43pm | Debra Wells-Hopey | Boondocks to Sidewalks

So, now that we’ve been in the condo for about three months, at what point will I consider myself “settled in?” Some decorating is indeed in order, and I’m not just saying that because Joe is about to leave for a deployment....
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Average: 5 (2 votes)

Toilet troubles

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 8:23am | Lindsey Bunin | My Hectic Home

I turned to Claudia, my ever-patient editor, yesterday and said, “How disturbingly domestic would it be if I told you I’m totally in love with my new toilet?” To which she replied, “Sounds like a blog post in the making to me...
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Average: 4.3 (8 votes)

The benefits of renting

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 8:31am | Alex Vaughan | Smart Alex - A guy's guide to apartment living

Sometimes I find it easier to be negative than positive. I have been known to hate on Nickelback and then "accidentally" listen to Photograph all the way through on the radio. I can't be the only one. It seems it can be ...
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Average: 4.7 (29 votes)

Here's our little family, at about six months along last time.

This time around

Monday, May 14, 2012 - 9:14am | Lindsey Bunin | My Hectic Home

Want to know what’s annoying? Having a broken upstairs toilet. Being pregnant. Having to wake up no less than 20 million times to pee, and having to navigate my way, in a sleep-induced fog, downstairs, every night, to deal with this annoyance...
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Average: 4.8 (5 votes)