Are you currently working from home? Have you been thinking about turning one of the rooms into an office? Well, before you jump the gun and start re-organizing things at random, consider these tips to help you improve your work space. Continue Reading…
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Archives for Housing tips
Optimizing Your Storage Space
Our personal items follow us into our new homes. But it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything we own. Shelves and cubbyholes go a long way when you’re trying to store things while maximizing your living space. Learn More
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Homeownership
Buying a home can be costly and add more responsibility to your plate but the results can be worth it. Investing in a property and building your credit are just tip of the iceberg. Check out the advantages of homeownership today. Learn More
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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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Why Choose Tile Over Carpet
If you’re looking to update the flooring in your home, you may want to consider choosing tile over carpet. Not only are there many beautiful options available, but there’s also a host of benefits that come with choosing tile such as: durability, health and low maintenance. Click here for more reason you should consider tile for your home!
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Lighting a Room, Simplified
The right lighting in a room serves as an important tool in every room, as it can influence your mood, set the tone, and completely change the look. From which rooms need the most light, light layering, to banishing bad lighting and how to fix it. There are many elements to consider when you’re picking out new light fixtures and the proper light bulbs. Click here for tips and tricks on how lighting a room.
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New Tax on Ottawa Airbnb Rentals
Josh Pringle, CTV Morning Live. Published Wednesday, August 1, 2018 2:51AM EDT Airbnb users are now paying a tax on their nightly rental in Ottawa. Starting today, Airbnb will collect a four per cent “municipal accommodation tax” on all Ottawa listings. The tax will then be remitted to the City of Ottawa to help support Ottawa tourism. Ottawa was the first Ontario city to enter into a Municipal Accommodation Tax collection agreement with Airbnb. In January, the City of Ottawa imposed a four per cent Municipal Accommodation Tax on hotel rooms in Ottawa. The money is
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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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Renovation Inspiration for the Floors in your Home
Renovations can be expensive, that’s why finding inexpensive ways to add your design stamp to your home is key. Though there are areas in your home that you shouldn’t pinch pennies (like electrical work and plumbing), there are some projects you can find innovative work-arounds that look expensive. Click here for inexpensive renovation inspiration!
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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Spring is finally here and that means there’s some work to be done to the interior and exterior of your home! Making sure your roof, windows, chimney, foundation and walls are in good condition and haven’t been damaged during the winter season is very important. Click here for Spring Home Maintenance tips.
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