home improvement: What to look for ... - 06/18/08 07:15 AM
I'd like to share these home inspection tips that my colleague Jim Walker provided for one of my recent newsletters. I've invited him to join ActiveRain, so hopefully we'll "see" him soon!
Here are some important things to look for in your own home or when you are thinking of buying a … (5 comments)
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home improvement: Curb Appeal for a Quick Sale - 06/16/08 07:10 AM
You're planning to sell your home and have spent much time decluttering closets and basements, painting and primping your rooms and now it's almost time for the big day. Your Realtor is coming to take photos and do a virtual tour for your debut on MLS !
The exterior of your … (10 comments)
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home improvement: A Homeowner's Nightmare - 06/17/07 08:20 AM
The purchase of a new home (or any home for that matter) should be an exciting time in a young family's life, but this Brampton couple has been through hell aparently.
http://www.thestar.com/living/article/225230
They have been battling with Tarion (the private corporation that regulates Ontario builders and provides warranties on new houses and … (0 comments)
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home improvement: Monday Morning Musing - 05/21/07 08:05 AM
Even though it is a holiday Monday, we can't forget our thought for the day.
On this long weekend in Canada, many people are taking on home improvement projects and yard work to beautify their property so I thought this quote by Erma Bombeck would be appropriate.
"Before you try to … (5 comments)
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home improvement: Curb Appeal - 05/11/07 09:43 AM
When it comes to curb appeal - first impressions are everything. Good landscaping can make all the difference. Strategically placed shrubs, trees and the right combination of colours will compliment the exterior of a house or building and add $$ to property value. Walk across the street and view your house from different angles … (2 comments)
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home improvement: A Sunday Morning Read ... - 04/29/07 08:09 AM
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, and settle in to read a few good articles from The Toronto Star (April 29/07).
The $400,000 reno - http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/207319 Yes that's right, it says RENO !
Here we grow again. Corktown, a historic part of Toronto (adjacent to the Distillery District) is scheduled for restoration and redevelopment - http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/206803
Cut down … (0 comments)
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home improvement: National Home Show - Toronto - 04/13/07 08:01 AM
Don't forget the National Home Show starts today (April 13) in Toronto. It takes place at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place through to April 22.
Here's a link to the Show site for ticket information -
http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/ME2/Sites/Default.asp?SiteID=80EA9EABB89F4FAFA51E00279F3D0AC4
There was also a good article in the Toronto Star today, about the … (1 comments)
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home improvement: Painting - 04/03/07 08:55 AM
I found this great article on the HGTV (Canada) site, by Benjamin Moore color expert Jane Lockhart. It is entitled "How to Paint Just About Anything" and includes tips for painting surfaces like tile, panelling, laminates etc. Good to know for those quick fixes when staging a home.
http://www.hgtv.ca/articles/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=1915&cat=1&by=3
Jane's TV show - … (5 comments)
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home improvement: Another Resource Site - 03/30/07 12:50 PM
Here's another link to one of my favorite resource websites -
http://www.homebasics.ca/viewarticlesection.asp?subgroup=HD
It is a Canadian site. They have many useful and interesting articles on home and garden topics and you can also sign up for their email newsletter.
This article in particular was a good read - "Surviving the Home Renovation"
http://www.homebasics.ca/viewarticle.asp?articleid=3339
Enjoy !
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home improvement: Some of my favorite things ... - 03/27/07 11:18 AM
There is so much information to be found on the Internet with respect to our industry (and for our personal knowledge as well). We could search and read endlessly. But I have found several sites that I keep going back to because they are lively, fun and easy-to-read.
Just thought I … (7 comments)
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home improvement: Home Improvement Projects - 03/25/07 03:30 PM
For those that missed it on the HGTV.ca website, here is a great article on the "Ten Home Improvement Projects that Add Value" - http://www.hgtv.ca/articles/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=2113&cat=4&by=2
Why not start on some of these projects while you are still living in the home and can enjoy the effort of all your hard work ?
And … (5 comments)
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home improvement: Good Resource Site - 03/15/07 10:33 PM
http://www.homestars.ca/directory.aspx
This website link is a Toronto (GTA) directory of renovators, retailers and repairmen. A good resource list for tradespeople and home related services. Stagers can post their business listing at no charge. Your clients can then post their testimonials to your listing.
There is also a section for our counterparts in the Vancouver … (0 comments)
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