Mandatory new home warranties in Alberta offer another layer of protection for homeowners making one of the biggest purchases of their lives. This extended coverage also gives you a huge advantage over the uncertainty you’ll find with resale homes. You can feel more...
Yes, a home warranty and the insurance policy for your home are both meant to protect homeowners from possible issues in and around their home. However, there are some major differences between home warranty and homeowners insurance that you should know about. In this...
The dining room is coming back in a big way, but many people aren’t really sure what to do with this space. Today, I’ve put together some great dining room decor ideas to fit any budget. Decorating your dining room - whether you go for a more casual look or take it up...
When you think of the paint on the walls of our home, most often people think first about colour. Although the colour choices you make are very important (obviously!), it’s important to also consider the kind of paint being used. I’m not referring to the brand, but...
Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions that you’ll make in your lifetime and requires a lot of consideration. When you’re ready to buy a home, mortgage insurance is a topic that will come up depending on how much you have saved up for a down...
If you’re like me and have lived in, or are currently experiencing life in an apartment, then you know how important it is to maximize your living space. Even if you don’t have a lot of room to work with, there are a lot of things you can do to make small spaces look...
A new year always brings with it the thought of all the resolutions you want to make for yourself as you try to be better than you were last year. In getting ready for the new year, let’s put the common goals aside and put our focus on some New Year’s resolutions you...
Sometimes, the decor you once loved becomes a little too familiar. Or, if you’re moving into a new house, you may not have a lot of decor items yet but still want it to feel like home. If you’re in one of these situations, looking for ways to decorate your home but...
Since 2018, all home buyers in Canada must undergo a mortgage stress test, regardless of whether or not they have a 20% down payment saved up. This was a major change in Canadian mortgage rules, and there’s been more since then. New rules were added to the stress test...
As the winter holidays approach, cold weather and tasty snacks often mean that people wind up packing on a few extra pounds. But instead of denying yourself delicious holiday goodies, you can bake up some healthy Christmas cookies that taste delightful and leave...
Spring is the season of new life. The time when we need to brighten up the different aspects of our lives that were...
A well-ordered kitchen doesn’t happen by accident. You need to be willing to make changes and break bad habits in...
Is your primary bedroom organization suffering and in need of a heavy dose of help? If so, you've come to the right...
Put away your gloves. Throw open the curtains. Spring is here, and it’s time for your dinner table to reflect the...
A family pet can be a wonderful addition to the household. Besides bringing love and companionship into your home,...