Everything You Need to Know About Trees With the recent Ontario wide storm so many trees were toppled over and caused a lot of property damage. So we thought it would be a good time to talk about how to properly care for your new trees, if you’ve chosen to replant some of the […]
Everything you Need to Know About Buying Older Homes Buying a 20th century home may fit your real estate needs, but there are many things to consider when exploring an older market. Buying an older home comes with numerous advantages. They are often less expensive compared to newer builds, with no construction required […]
We are spending much more time at home these days, which means we’re likely seeing projects and tasks that have been neglected in the past. Maybe they are beginning to stand out a bit more than before, or maybe you are just fixating on the imperfections that no one else really notices. Whatever the case may be the fact is that we are currently in a provincial lockdown, and many of us have time on our hands and some pent-up energy to burn. Fortunately, this provides us with the perfect opportunity to begin some pandemic projects to get the home
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The holidays are fast approaching, and the recent snowfall has heightened the spirit of giving and kindness of residents in the city. People are buying gifts for family and friends, trying to get ahead of the last-minute December holiday rush. Instead of spending hours in line buying gift boxes and gadgets, buy something unique and …
It is always a sad day when you are sitting at the cottage, and the leaves start to turn, and you realize that the nights are getting cooler. We usually delay the decision to close up the cottage to the last minute. Given our uncertain weather events these days, it is best not to wait. Frozen pipes can cause a great deal of damage.
Autumn is always my favourite time of year, not just because the temperatures are cooler, which makes working outside so much nicer, but also because it is the time of year that presents the wonderful prospect of leaf-peeping. What is Leaf Peeping? Leaf peeping isn’t new. I am sure many of us can remember Sunday drives with our parents and grandparents across the Ottawa Valley just to watch the leaves change colour. The concept of Leaf peeping is as simple as that – watching the refreshing transformation of colour that the tree leaves take each and every fall season.
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Moving is a task that few find pleasure in, as it requires countless hours of organizing, packing, and lots of heavy lifting. Unfortunately, when doing this through a pandemic with travel restrictions in place and physical distancing measures still active, it may feel like there could not be a more inconvenient time to relocate. However, …
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Summer is finally here and we couldn’t have been more ready for it. With many of us coming out of a more sedentary spring season than we are used to, ensuring we focus on our health is definitely of heightened importance. There are many ways to start feeling healthier and more energetic now that the sun is out and the weather is nice; by cleaning and dusting our homes, changing out bedsheets, opening windows and enjoying fresh air, we are already well on our way to feeling more fresh each and every day. However, now that the weather has already
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while many of us generally take this time to visit and surprise our Mothers with gifts of appreciation, good food, and laughs with the family, the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic still has us practicing social distancing measures, limiting our interactions. While this certainly isn’t …
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The onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic has created changes and challenges in the way we conduct our normal daily activities. While we used to enjoy taking a break from the busy world outside of our homes, we are now being asked to make that break our new reality by staying inside and practicing social …
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