20 grants and loans for first-time buyers in Ontario
Saving a sufficient down payment is tough enough on its own and when coupled with rising interest rates and tough qualification rules – which includes a mortgage stress test– affording a home becomes very difficult for some.
Homeowners still wary of growing legal weed: survey
Legalization day is officially upon us – Canadians can now buy and consume cannabis, as well as grow up to four plants within a private residence in most provinces, under the newly-minted federal Cannabis Act. However, while it’s no
Don’t pay another cent in rent to your landlord before you read this FREE special report
If you’re like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn’t feel like yours. How could it when you’re not even permitted to bang in a nail or two without a hassle.
What to do in your home garden before October ends
Here is a list of things you can do to protect your garden from the harsh winter and even revitalize your soil while its buried under snow.
Home maintenance tasks to complete before the end of October
Thanksgiving has come and gone. We’re guessing you didn’t get much done around the house over the long weekend. No worries, there’s still time to complete many of the home maintenance tasks you should be tackling in October.
How to improve your home’s fall curb appeal
Often, I take the best images in my head to inspire design. Let’s explore together some autumn inspiration and see how we can improve your home’s fall curb appeal.
How to host Thanksgiving dinner in a small condo
Think you can’t host Thanksgiving in your small condo? If you live in anything smaller than 400 square feet, then you may be right. But, if you have a one-bedroom, not all hope is lost.
How to create an effective study space in your home
School’s been in session for a few weeks now, and it’s probably safe to say that either you or your children are already facing some tough assignments, and likely have an idea of which class is going to give you the most trouble.
Things to remember when closing your pool
We’ve had a few hot days this September, but this month is usually the time of year when households close up their pools. It’s sad, we know, but it has to be done! If you wait too long, your pool could get damaged by the approaching cool weather.
When was the last time you checked on your CO detector?
Just when I think I know everything there is to know about running a household, I’m woken in the middle night by an extremely loud chirping noise. No, we hadn’t been invaded by giant crickets, but instead, our smoke detector was low on batteries.
