Get creative and thoughtful in the kitchen this year! Provide your loved ones with the gift of home-made yumminess. Make any of these three delicious holiday treats, and they’ll be sure to be a big hit! Click here for the recipes.
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Archives for Canada 2018
10 Great Tips for Managing the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful and busy time. Finding ways to make this time of year easier and get you into a more festive spirit is key to surviving the holidays! 10 Tips for managing the Holidays, Leigh B. Morris December 12th, 2018 1. Practice self-compassion. You give to others, don’t forget to take care of yourself. This might include such things as reading a book, relaxing, or spending time with significant people in your life. 2. Donate something to those less fortunate. You can donate food, toys, articles of clothing, or give your time
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This Winter: Stay on top of Your Roof’s Condition
Looking out on your neighbourhood, with fresh snow falling and seeing snow-covered roof-tops is pretty standard in Ottawa. But, did you know that snow-covered roof-tops are a good thing? If you notice that there are bare spots on your roof after a big snowfall, it may be indicating there’s a larger issue with your roof or the insulation in your attic. See how to care for your roof in the winter and prevent costly problems here.
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Staging Tips for Selling Your Home Over the Holidays
Are you thinking of selling your home this holiday season? Before you decorate your home, think about what type of decorations will help sell your home. Your social calendar tends to be packed with lots of family, friend and party goodness, which means you may not think you have time to stage your home to sell. Set aside a couple of hours to tackle the actual decorating and planning. Though this time of year may seem dismal when trying to sell, remember that those who are out hunting for their next home now are traditionally seriously looking. When
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12 Winter Curb Appeal Tips
First impressions matter, especially when trying to sell your home. Winter can seem like a difficult time to try and create your home’s curb appeal. But, there’s hope to be had! There are several ways you can foster a great first impression for your home with potential buyers in the winter season. For example, you can get creative and give your mailbox (or even walkway lights) a makeover, decorating your front and backyard with beautiful ice luminaries, or fashion your own gorgeous topiaries. Click here for your Winter Curb Appeal tips!
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3 Common Mistakes Made when Finishing a Basement & How to Avoid Them
With our winter season upon us, many Ottawa residents may be thinking how nice a warm, finished basement to escape our freezing temperatures would be. If you’re planning on or thinking of renovating/finishing your basement, there are three common mistakes that many homeowners make when finishing their basement. With that said, there are easy remedies and better approaches you can take on to ensure your basement is properly finished. Click here for more details.
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Ottawa: Record Breaking Temperatures Expected
Environment Canada tells us that we should see temperatures reaching record breaking lows for November tonight. This is following nine straight days of snowfall, the accumulation has already caused a bit of chaos in our city. With those freezing temperatures on the way, make sure you stay bundled! Click here for more details.
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Indoor Air Quality: Get it Right & Air-Tight
Indoor air quality is a key factor in your overall health and how you feel day-to-day. Especially in the winter, when we close up our homes and there isn’t much fresh air coming in, the air quality should be top of mind. In order to tackle this so that you and your family are breathing in clean air, it comes down to education and forgetting the biggest misconceptions. Click here for more information and tips.
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Ottawa: Things to Do this Weekend
With a snowy start to the weekend, you may be tempted to curl up indoors. But, Ottawa has plenty of events taking place in the city like 613flea, DJ Skate Night at TD Place, and the Glebe Craft and Artisan Fair, Ottawa Comicon: Holiday Edition. Even visit Bruce Pit with your furry companion and enjoy a stroll through a winter wonderland. Click here for more fun events this weekend.
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8 Ways to Keep Your Home Warm this Winter
October sales are truly indicative of the fast-paced market
Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day, Sunday November 11
This Sunday, November 11th is Remembrance Day. If you are looking for an event to help commemorate and show your respect to those who have sacrificed for our country, see the list of Ottawa-based events below. The National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial, put together by the Royal Canadian Legion, downtown Ottawa from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.The Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance, from 9:00 am – 10:00 am, displays photographs of late veterans before the Veterans Parade (departing from Parliament Hill).The National Arts Centre is presenting a special free concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of
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Home Renovations with a Great Return on Investment
teamrealty.ca, Home Renovations with a Great Return on Investment Even if you love your space, at one point or another, most homeowners have thought about making changes…“I love our kitchen, but what if we added an island?” or “our ensuite bathroom is great, but I’d love double sinks” or even “our basement is so spacious, I wonder what it would look like finished”. If this sounds familiar read on! “When we decided to sell our first home for an opportunity to ‘move up’, we knew we needed to update the kitchen and bathroom to attract buyers and get
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Mike Holmes: Fall means rise of recurring water issues in windows
With the fall season in full swing, you may notice condensation on your windows, or take note of their overall ‘health’. If there is moisture, it could be a sign of something more severe and potentially serious water damage. Water damage never comes alone, if left untreated, it invites mould and rot into your home too. Click here for more.
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Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks!
This Sunday, November 4th 2018, the clocks will go back one hour at 2:00 am. Look forward to more light in the mornings!
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Happy Halloween 2018!
Wishing you a happy and safe Halloween this year!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you and yours a happy Thanksgiving, and a wonderful long weekend!
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The fall equinox is Saturday: 8 things to know about the first day of autumn
The Fall Equinox is this Saturday, which means we will officially be welcoming the cold weather. Say goodbye to longer daylight hours, and hello to Ottawa’s arguably most beautiful season. Want to know more about the equinox; such as why we have them, how many hours of daylight we’ll have tomorrow and whether or not myths surrounding this day are true? Click here for 8 things to know about the first day of Fall.
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CMHC wants to make it easier for self-employed Canadians to get a mortgage
Are you self-employed and looking to buy a home? The CMHC is giving lenders more guidance and flexibility on determining whether a self-employed person qualifies for a mortgage.They are implementing changes in order to make it easier for self-employed individuals to obtain a mortgage, as these Canadians tend to have a more difficult time qualifying. This is due to incomes varying and being less predictable than those with salaries/are employed by a business. Click here for the full story.
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Happy Canada Day Weekend!
An epic weekend of festivities awaits you as we highlight Canada Day on three official sites! Join us in expressing Canadian pride and a common sense of belonging to such a diverse country on June 30 and July 1. Fun-filled activities and live entertainment will pump up the crowd for sure! There will be something for everyone to enjoy on Parliament Hill, at the Canadian Museum of History and at Major’s Hill Park. Don’t miss out! Click here for more.
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PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Begin!
The Winter Olympics have begun! Cheer for Canada while staying up-to-date with the latest news, updates, and photos surrounding the Olympics. Click here for your Olympic Updates.
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