Let the sun shine in: Solar Power for your Home

With prices for home heating, air condition and gas continuing to rise, many are looking for ways to reduce our monthly bills. Rooftop solar panelling has been around for a long time, and I wrote about this a decade ago. The playing field…
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Tax Breaks for Ontario Homeowners

It can be overwhelming to navigate through some of the tax credits available to Ontario homeowners. Below is a list of the most common and accessible credits and rebates offered through the federal government as well as the province of Ontario. Federal First-time…
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Downsizing? Here Are 7 Fun Home Styles to Consider

Thinking about downsizing your living situation?   Whether you’re retired and ready for something smaller or you’re just looking to cut back on expenses, downsizing can present an amazing opportunity. Not only can you cut back on your…
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7 Great Uses for Your Finished Basement

Are you tired of your damp and musty basement?  Did you know that your basement can be so much more than just a laundry room or a place to store stuff you'll most likely never use? A finished basement not only adds a wonderful new living…
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Financing Options That Can Help Make Your Home Renovation Dreams a Reality

Granite countertops, brand new cabinets, hardwood floors, landscaping – do all these home improvements seem like an unattainable dream? Not to worry -- whether you are considering a home renovation to increase the value of your home, to update…
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The Answers: Will solar panels affect the value of my home?

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on solar panels. Two of my past clients, Andrea and Moira, had been told by a solar panel company that they were the perfect candidates for solar panels due to their home's location. They were concerned, though.…
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Will solar panels affect the value of my home?

Recently, a past client called to share some concerns with me. Andrea and her partner, Moira, were contacted by a local solar panel company. Because of its location, the company thought that their home was perfect for solar panels. Not only…
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Spring Cleaning: 10 Painter’s Mistakes

It's obvious that it's spring when your neighbours are out in the yard, and you can hear the hum of spring-cleaning vacuums when you walk down the street. You're cleaning out the garage, buying spring bulbs for the garden, and doing a few fix-me-ups…
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8 Steps to Decluttering Your Home!

  My good friend Lenore Raposo, Interior Decorator, Stylist and Designer at LDesigns, has laid out 8 easy steps to follow to a new, vibrant home for spring! Though the snowflakes may still be trickling down, they're certainly slowing…