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Downsizing Tips for Seniors: How to Make the Process Easier Read Living in a smaller home means less to take care of, smaller utility bills and mortgage payments, and the opportunity to stay safe and healthy in order to age in place. Here are a few tips to make the process easier.

Home Maintenance, Safety

Building Permits: Why You Need One and How to Get It Read While it’s true that building permits can be a pain, they actually serve a very important role that makes the process worthwhile. We’ll explain why building permits are a thing, why you need one and how to get one.

DIY

Removing Wallpaper
Made Easy Read Wallpaper is notoriously difficult to remove (picture hours and hours of steaming, scraping, peeling, etc.). Life’s too short, and you’ve got better things to do. Here's what you need to get the job done fast.

Home Maintenance, Home Decor

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Home Maintenance, Safety

4 THINGS THAT CAN GO WRONG WITH YOUR CHIMNEY

November 14, 2022 | ventilation, winter, attic, chimney, home exterior, living room
As the weather gets colder, there are some things to consider before starting that first fire. Chimneys are a too-often neglected home amenity, and there are a few hazards homeowners should be aware of.

Home Maintenance, Safety, DIY

HOW TO AVOID UNWELCOME HOUSEHOLD PESTS BEFORE THEY MOVE IN

November 7, 2022 | new homeowner, kitchen, home exterior, windows
Even after diligent cleaning and regular house maintenance, pests know how to find a way inside. However, if you follow these few tips, you can ensure that your home remains pest-free.

Holiday, Just for Fun

HAUNTED PLACES SERIES: GIBRALTAR POINT LIGHTHOUSE

October 17, 2022 | entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series
This week features a last vestige of war and a mysterious disappearance. On the banks of Lake Ontario, we’re visiting Toronto’s own Gibraltar Point Lighthouse!

Holiday, Just for Fun

HAUNTED PLACES SERIES: HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES

October 10, 2022 | entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series
For our next entry in this year’s Haunted Places Series, get ready for falling leaves, a legendary author, and a set of infamous trials.

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