How the end of the cap-and-trade carbon tax impacts your home
The province of Ontario issued an announcement, officially ending the cap-and-trade carbon tax. How does this affect your home?
Summer cleaning tasks you should tackle this week
The heat is on! Summer is finally here and after the longest winter ever, we want to make sure your house and yard are summer ready. So here are some cleaning and maintenance tips to keep things in tip-top shape this summer.
Why summer is the perfect time for a major kitchen renovation
If you’ve been staring at your outdated kitchen with bland laminate countertops, worn out appliances, and crooked cabinetry, then now’s the time to consider a major kitchen renovation.
How you can help make Toronto a greener city at home
The City of Toronto partnered with three community groups on the Toronto’s Greenest Neighbourhoods project with the goal of encouraging more people to take advantage of rebates and incentives for home energy retrofits.
5 ways to prevent home flooding in the rainy season
It may seem difficult to predict each year whether or not your home will be safe from flooding during the rainy season, but some regular maintenance and planning should prevent major water problems.
Spring cleaning as an act of self-care
To some, it might seem like self-care is merely a millennial buzzword; but there’s much more to it than face masks and aromatherapy candles. Staying on top of spring cleaning can be a form of self-care, too.
$100 million to support energy efficient retrofits in Ontario homes
The governments of Canada and Ontario recently announced up to $100 million in funding to support energy efficient retrofit projects for homeowners.
Why hiring a housekeeper is a good idea (if you can afford it)
Now that spring is officially here and spring cleaning is underway, many of us are coming to terms with the fact that cleaning is literally and figuratively a chore. So why not hire a housekeeper for your new home?
How to update your kitchen without breaking a sweat
For some, the kitchen is the most used part of the home. It often serves more as a gathering place for family than the living room! But what do you do when your kitchen feels stale?
Important things you should replace in your home
Even as home prices balance out, many buyers are still having affordability issues in and around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). If you’ve had your eye on a new home but haven’t quite found it yet, we think you’ll appreciate this list of small updates.
