Top tips on preparing for the holiday season

Top tips on preparing for the holiday season

Are you ready for the holiday season? It can be a busy time, but these tips will help you keep everything on track so you can devote your attention to what really matters at this time of year: family, friends and relaxation. A welcoming (and frugal) front porch...
Top tips on saving for a down payment

Top tips on saving for a down payment

Saving for a down payment has always been challenging, but with home prices, interest rates and inflation finally stabilizing, the time is right for prospective homebuyers – especially first-time buyers – to strategize on buying that longed-for home. Here are 10 tips...
Your fall maintenance routine

Your fall maintenance routine

You own a gorgeous new home, but a fall maintenance routine is essential for keeping it in peak condition. Here are ten must-dos during September, October and November. Exterior faucets Draining outside faucets in the fall prevents the possibility of water damage from...
A thoughtful guest room makes visitors feel welcome

A thoughtful guest room makes visitors feel welcome

Whether your visitors are staying for a weekend or a month, a thoughtfully arranged guest room will help make them feel welcome and part of the family. Here are some tips for a guest suite that won’t break the bank. It starts with space You’re not going to surrender...
Keeping your home safe for children

Keeping your home safe for children

Most injuries to young children occur at home, according to the Government of Canada. Falls, poisonings, burns: these and other accidents are to blame. The good news is they are preventable and, for the most part, they don’t require a lot of effort or cost to...
What to do on your staycation

What to do on your staycation

Wondering what to do on a staycation this summer? Skipping the annual getaway because it’s too darned expensive doesn’t mean you and the family have to sit at home all summer wishing you were somewhere else. The Ottawa area is jam-packed with great summer...