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We live in a greener, more health-conscious world - one that is looking for better and easier ways of achieving a cleaner planet. Although you may be using greener, healthier products for your home, how do you keep it simple? Is there a way that you can ensure that you’ll save time and money while achieving a spotless home, leaving behind as little waste as possible?



You might have heard that spring is the best time to buy a house. But if you aren’t in a rush and can wait until later in the season, you’ll find quite a few benefits to buying a home in the fall. Here are our top 7 reasons why fall is a really great time of year to buy a home.
 
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Every home needs a designated office area. Whether you work from home, take the occasional conference call outside of office hours, or just need a place for the kiddos’ to do those homework assignments, having a defined workspace can help your household be more successful and more organized on the whole.

Decorating your child’s room can be a challenge. As they age, children’s taste in decor tend to change: one day, you may find that every inch of their walls are covered in posters, the next day, they’re all gone.

When it comes to buying a new home, there are a lot of variables to consider. Features like lot size, the number of bedrooms, and recent renovations are probably at the top of your new home checklist. But before you decide on which home to buy, you should first make sure you’re looking in the right place.

So, you’ve finished the spring cleaning and packed away all your winter gear. Now you’re ready for summer to begin! But before you sit back and relax, there are a few things you should do to prepare your home and property for the warm weather. 

Great photos and a strong, detailed description are the foundation of any marketable real estate listing. But thanks to technology, it doesn’t have to stop there.
Digital tools now allow agents to add everything from 3D tours and interactive floor plans to furniture, decor and even custom paint colours to their listings, making properties more marketable — and more beautiful — than ever.

How to Make Your Outdoor Space Summer Patio Ready 

One of the absolute best parts of the summer is sitting out on the patio with a cold drink, soaking in the gorgeous weather. The streets are hopping with countless patio options, but at the end of the day, sometimes you don’t want to spend the time (or the money) at the neighbourhood pub. You want an “at-home” option, something that you can have right in your own backyard.

Purchasing a new home is not always everyone’s go-to option when they want to upgrade their living space. If you already have a home that’s a treasure to you and your family, it can be a more feasible idea to renovate.

Trying to give your space a fresh new look? It’s hard to piece everything together if you’re not entirely sure how different elements might look once they’ve all found a place in your space. Which items should you keep, and what should you add to your space to take it from outdated to ​chic?  Consider these quick tips.

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