How to make your dishwasher work better
The dishwasher is an unsung hero of many a kitchen. When a dishwasher is working properly, it can make fast clean-up of scores of dishes, silverware and glasses. As handy as dishwashers can be, sometimes they seem to lose their cleaning power. While inadequate cleaning may indicate the time has come to replace the dishwasher, many times all the appliance needs is a little maintenance and TLC. Begin by investigating the interior of the...
Make the most of small living spaces
Tiny houses are a recent phenomenon and have spurred many businesses — from builders to decorating experts — looking to connect with consumers who want to go small. The small house movement advocates for living simply in small homes, some of which can be as small as 100 square feet or less. Although living in a tiny house is not for everyone, many people prefer small-space living to living in larger, more spacious homes and...
Conquering the clutter ~ Cleanliness with kids is possible
Famed comedienne Phyllis Diller once said, “Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shovelling the sidewalk before it stops snowing.” Many parents realize that having children means their homes will be filled with a vast assortment of toys, clothing and other items that seemingly spend more time scattered across the family room floor than in children’s bedrooms. Homes where young children lay their heads at night...
3 Tips To a “lounge-y” Backyard
It’s a classic homeowner habit everyone can relate to: pouring lots of dollars and many hours into the interior of your house and barely giving a second thought to the outside. New cabinets for the bathroom, lights for the kitchen…yet you barely have time to cut the grass! I may sound like a broken record here but I’ll say it again: do not overlook the potential of your backyard. After all, when summer hits, our backyards become the...
A Moving Experience!
We have all done it … some more than others! Recently we moved from our year round home to our summer home on Georgian Bay. We thought this would be a great chance to further enjoy a different landscape and the many amenities the area has to offer. We didn’t however, plan on quite as much adventure! Our closing date came and went, came and went, came and went each time with a further time extension and all the numerous changes...
Selling Your Home… Don’t Forget Virtual Curb Appeal
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In real estate a picture can be worth thousands of dollars when it comes to selling your home and attracting the right buyer. Why is it that so many bad photos end up on real estate listings? You want to stand out in a crowd, get your home noticed and give a great first impression online. This is not always the case and it is quite common to see bad or really bad real estate photos....
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