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4 quick ways to get your backyard summer ready

And just like that - it’s summer. The forecast is consistently above 20 degrees celsius, and it will soon be hitting 30. Don’t worry if you forgot to get your backyard ready for the heat (and the long weekend).

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More than 80,000 Canadians will be doing this on June 30

According to moving company, Two Men and a Truck, the weekend of June 30 is the busiest moving time of the whole year. Every year, 4.4 million of the 37 million Canadians move into a new home (or roughly 1.5 million families).

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How to create the perfect backyard for entertaining

Whether it’s an intimate dinner party or a large celebration, adding the right elements to your space can make your outdoor areas shine like the summer sun. Here are six ways to infuse the perfect elements for all of your entertainment needs this season.

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Moving tips that you may not have heard before

Whether you bought a new home or you’re renting, moving is basically the same. You have to pack up all your things and bring them to your new home. But there are things you can do to ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible. 

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These tips will help you sell your home this summer

Sales are still outpacing new listings in the resale market, but all that means is that it’s a seller’s market, so the summer may be a great time for you to list your home. 

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How to prepare your home for summer!

It may not feel like it right now, but summer is right around the corner. We’re sure you’re looking forward to backyard barbecues and some of you have probably opened the pool, but there are some other home maintenance tasks that you should do this month.

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Back-to-school tips that will make your mornings easier

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”…no, it’s not Christmas (yet!), but it is back-to-school time! And while summer has been amazing and fun, if you’re a parent like I am, you may be welcoming back the structure of the school year.

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6 houseplants you should consider getting as summer ends

While there is still time left in this gardening season, it pains me to admit that it is slowly starting to wind down. As the end of August approaches, we are starting to think about carefully putting our outdoor garden to bed for the winter months.

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3 of the worst summer garden woes and how to overcome them

It’s been an incredible year for gardening. In comparison to last year’s cool and rainy season, this year’s hotter than hot summer has made my garden prolific.

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Green thumbs can live in condos too

It all has to do with attainable pricing, intriguing designs and a desirable, carefree lifestyle. And I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that many condo buyers love to garden. But what can a green thumb do about that passion while living in a condo?

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