Moving is always filled with a million different details you must pay attention to, along with the added stress of adjusting to a new location. Hiring a moving company should help ease your burden, but in many cases, it is one of the main causes of headaches for Canadian residents. Every year people looking to move are taken advantage of…

When you move into a new house there are a lot of things to consider. It’s a big change that requires a lot of planning and preparation to ensure everything is stress-free and completed properly. There is much more to moving than just shifting your belongings from one place to the other. In order to make sure you don’t miss…

A renovation is a great way to change the look of your home while also increasing the overall property value. It will also allow you to customize your home in a way that makes your space more welcoming, comforting, and more suited to your specific preferences. Now that you have decided to move forward with your changes, it’s time to…

With today’s real estate market proving increasingly difficult to access, particularly for first time buyers, renting an apartment or house has become the only affordable solution for those who simply don’t have the financial resources to own a home. And with more and more people looking towards renting, it’s important to know exactly what your rights and responsibilities are as…

Plumbers are expensive, there’s no doubt about it! It is justified, though. Most people would want to be well compensated to be in that line of work! However, a plumber may not always be necessary for every little leak or drip that comes up. In many cases, a little diy know-how is enough to do the trick. Read through our…

Along with the joy and anticipation of the process of moving into a new home, there is often a great deal of unpredictability and at times, frustration, which can leave even the most good-natured optimist feeling emotionally drained and physically exhausted. And while this is not unusual and almost always a temporary detour on the road to happy home ownership,…

Fires can happen at any time of year, but in the summer, there are extra precautions that need to be taken to help prevent unwanted and unexpected fires from starting and spreading. BBQing is an essential part of a Canadian summer, but it is important to observe proper BBQ safety. If you live in an apartment or condo that bans…

Homeownership can come with a wide variety of challenges and keeping up with them can be tough. That’s why it’s important to identify which issues are worth investing your time and money in addressing. Pests, aka common household insects and rodents, are commonly cited as a source of frustration, fear, and financial strain. And while it is true that properly…

For many renters, a balcony is your only hope of having any outdoor space. But sadly, many balconies end up neglected, and that precious outdoor space becomes a bit of a mess to keep behind closed doors. How do you make a balcony beautiful? They are usually an awkward shape, not very spacious, and made of concrete. You might put…

No doubt you’ve heard the name – Airbnb. Seemingly overnight, the American-based online marketplace and hospitality service created for users to lease or rent short-term lodging, including holiday homes/cottages, apartments, hostel beds or in some cases, hotel rooms, exploded in popularity worldwide. This was particularly true in the GTA, where homeowners, often in financial distress due to the ever-increasing costs…