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.
It’s a good time of year to plan your vertical garden
There is one thing that sets new homes apart from houses built over a decade ago. Outdoor space. Houses are built much closer to the lot line than they were in the past.
Essential home maintenance tasks you should do in September
We share tips like this every season, but little reminders can’t hurt! If you wait too long, it’ll be cold and more difficult to make any necessary repairs. There’s also potential for further damage if you ignore these tips!
How to keep pests out of your home this fall
While it’s still pretty warm out right now, the temperature will start dipping soon, and all of Mother Nature’s creatures will start looking for a warm spot to spend the fall and winter.
Fall 2018 is shaping up to be an interesting season for the housing market
It’s still officially summer, but we all know that when Labour Day has come and gone and the kids are back in school, it’s basically fall, even if we still have a few warm days left.
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.
