7 Ways to Keep Patio Season Around Longer
Labour day weekend has come and gone! It feels like as soon as Labour Day arrives, we instantly get that fall feeling, typically cooler nights, shorter days and busier schedules meaning you likely won’t be spending as much time out on your patio as much. But why not? Our summers are short in Ontario, we have to make the most of our patio season. There are plenty of ways you can extend your patio season!
10 Tools Every Home Owner Needs
Even if you don’t consider yourself a handy person, having a few tools on hand is important for every home owner. You never know when you might need to screw a cabinet handle back in, hammer down a floor board or tighten a loose pipe until a professional can fix it. Your tool box does not need to be loaded with expensive tools, but there are a few basics that you’ll want to gather up!
Rising Interest Rates & What You Should Know
Interest rates are rising. What does that mean for you? For the first time since 2018 the Bank of Canada increased it’s target for the mortgage-influencing overnight rate earlier this year, kick-starting what’s predicted to be one of many increases to mortgage rates in 2022.
Types of Mortgages & What You Should Know
Picking a mortgage can be a bit of a challenge. Just like choosing a home, there are many options when it comes to selecting a mortgage that is right for your circumstances. In Canada, there are a few different options for residential mortgages. Whether you’re looking for a hybrid or an open mortgage.
Expert Tips For Lighting Your Living Room
comfortable design concept together suited for our living styles. However, we’ve noticed that when it comes to interior design, lighting is often an afterthought. When in reality lighting is something that should definitely be factored into your design layout and décor as soon as possible.
Expert Garden Tips
Spring is here! While the weather might still be a bit questionable these days, it’s the perfect opportunity to start thinking about your spring gardening! Whether you’re looking for lush flower beds bursting with perennials or hoping to grow a vegetable and herb garden for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to start planning!
Featured Recipe: French Onion Soup
Looking for a delicious French Onion soup recipe? Look no further! This time of year, cooking can be more of a hassle than a joy. It’s after Christmas, the weather isn’t all the great and motivation might be lacking in general. We turn to soup! After a cold wintery day, there’s something about a warm cup of soup that just warms you up and lifts your mood completely. Comfort food!
Featured Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
It’s no secret, we love everything about this time of year! The leaves are changing colour, the nights are cool making it perfect for sitting around a warm campfire, and its soup season. There’s something about the seasonal vegetables of fall that just make you want to relax and unwind.
When is the Best Time to Sell Your House?
When is the best time to sell your house? This is a question we are frequently asked and to be quite honest, is a bit of a hard question to answer. In all fairness, there really isn’t a “best time to sell.” We saw prices increase to record breaking levels in 2020, and we continue to see them either increase or hold around that same value. In 2020, we also saw a lot of “norms” defied in the real estate market.
Featured Recipe: Crunchy Cucumber Dill Salad
This recipe is super simple, and the ingredients are easy to find, which is exactly what I love when I cook. The dressing uses a plain Greek yogurt base, which bumps up the calcium content of this salad – something that your bones will love!
