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As much as humans say they love animals, and house pets in particular, they probably don’t love yours and the accompanying clutter, damage and dirt our pets naturally create. That’s why it’s so important when selling your home to try to remove all signs of animals in the home. Potential buyers don’t want to see […]

October and November may feel like something of a break before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This period is a good time to take stock of our homes, our properties and whether or not our endeavours are environmentally kind to the planet. Here’s a checklist of a few fall maintenance items that […]

With each passing year, our technology becomes more and more sophisticated and the same goes for the over-the-top decorations we use to adorn our front doors and lawns during certain observances and holidays. Halloween is perhaps the most exciting time of year to adorn the outdoors. The assortment of fun and frightening decorations is endless […]

Bette Davis was spot on when she said growing old is not for sissies. The legendary movie star was, of course, referring to the physical frailties we face as we age. How do we manage to maintain our independence and dignity as our body weakens? How do we look after ourselves and, by extension, the […]

It’s difficult to breathe easy if you know your home has asbestos lurking in the attic or basement. But it’s understandable that you might feel anxious knowing your house contains a substance that’s currently thought of as public enemy number one. Don’t fret or buy into the hype. Vermiculite-containing asbestos has gotten an undeservedly bad rap. It’s true […]

With more Canadians hitting record levels when it comes to household debt, there’s probably no better time than now to tackle the topic of credit and how you can improve yours. Credit scores are determined by a complex formula that looks at your income, your debt repayment history, your total approved credit limits, your credit […]

Toronto might be the city of neighbourhoods, but how much of being neighbourly actually goes into your day-to-day routine? Sure, you wave hello or offer a nod to your next-door neighbour but how much do you really know about them? At the same time, how much do you really want to know about them? Either […]

If you think having a yard that attracts feathered friends is for the birds, this blog is definitely not for you. If, however, fluttery, colourful birds sound like something you’d enjoy watching as you relax outside in your hammock, please do read on. It doesn’t hurt to garden with wildlife in mind. Cultivating a bird-friendly […]

One of the rewards of summer is the kaleidoscope  of colours that sprout up on lawns, porches and balconies, in garden beds, window boxes and containers all across the city. But what if you happen to live in an exposure that doesn’t get much sunlight? Or your flower beds receive a lot of shade from […]

  As warm-weather-loving Canadians, is it any wonder that we patiently bide our time as the frigid months and weeks fall by until the much-loved-and-anticipated sunny days of June. Is it also any wonder that we tend to move our living outdoors come summertime? Let’s face it, a morning coffee, an afternoon cocktail or an […]