Real estate
Why Are Some Homes Harder to Insure?
Why are some residences more difficult to insure? Age, roof, electricity, location, and other factors you should consider before buying.
Real estate
10 Lessons We Only Truly Learn After Owning a Home
10 aspects of homeownership that only become apparent after we’ve settled into our new house or condo, from maintenance to compromises, and the emotional connection we develop with our homes.
Real estate
Are You Making the Best Use of Your Yard?
Your landscaping can do so much more than just add visual appeal to your yard: discover how it can absorb rainwater runoff, reduce heat, and simplify maintenance.
Real estate
The Most Unusual Rooms Found in Old Homes
Mysterious staircases, underground passages, and root cellars: the strange rooms that bear witness to the history of century-old houses.
Renovation
More Resilient Housing: The Upgrades That Might One Day Be Mandatory
Do you think renovations that make a house more resilient to heavy rain, heat, and extreme weather will one day become essential?
Real estate
Do Trees Enhance a Property’s Perceived Value?
Can trees really raise a property’s value? Learn why they’re a quality-of-life and landscaping must-have.
Design
Why Are Closed Rooms Making a Comeback?
Although houses with open floor plans continue to be popular, walled-off rooms are enjoying a big comeback. Why?
Design
How Can You Split Up an Open-Plan Room?
It is possible to divide a large space into distinct sections without erecting walls! Bookcases, glass partitions, curtains, and wood slats are all simple and effective ideas.
Real estate
How Much Does Maintaining a House Really Cost?
Learn how much money you should allot annually for home maintenance to avoid unpleasant financial surprises.
Renovation
Can You Sell a Home Without Renovating?
Is it truly necessary to renovate before selling? Which improvements are actually worth doing before putting the property on the market?
Real estate
Is it Better to Buy the Nicest House on the Block… or the One in Need of Some Attention?
A less-than-ideal house in a highly desirable neighbourhood typically has more potential for long-term appreciation.
Buy / sell
10 Irritants Potential Buyers Will Notice When Visiting Your Property
Discover the 10 things that put buyers off the most during a viewing and learn how to fix them before you sell.