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Investment Properties – What to Expect

Investment properties are properties in which the owner plans to make a return on investment through either rental, resale, or both. With the right planning and management, they can be a nice little earner. There are some things to watch out for, however.  Here are...

8 Cheap Ways to Make Your Home Look New

Hardly anyone’s home looks magazine-worthy all the time, but if you’ve noticed that your home is looking a little dingy or rough around the edges, it may be time to spruce things up. There's no need for a major renovation, though. There are plenty of...

5 Great Products to Survive Winter!

Rather than suffer through the coldest season, why not enjoy it? These simple yet genius buys will keep you warmer, safer, and more prepared for whatever the weather throws your way.  The winter months are tough for anyone who doesn’t enjoy the cold. Short days...

Lower Your Electricity Usage

How much do you pay for electricity each month? Whatever the answer, you probably wouldn't mind having a lower electric bill. The good news is, there are many simple ways to reduce your energy costs. We've compiled a list of some of our favorites. 1.  Monitor...

8 Fantastic Kitchen Inventions

With many of us spending so much more time in the home, one of the things we may be doing more of is cooking!  Whether you view cooking as a fun hobby or as a necessary evil, you've probably got a kitchen that's stocked with...

Hot Tubs in the Winter

One of the most enjoyable things in life is getting into a nice, warm hot tub on a cool winter day. While winter is the best time of year for hot tubbing – in our opinion, at least – it also introduces some unique challenges...

5 Reasons to Buy a Condo

  Condos come with many perks, but they aren't for everyone. Whether you should buy a condo, a home, or rent really comes down to where you are in life, and what your preferences are. There are three primary housing situations available—buying a condo, buying a house,...

9 Things to Do to Prepare for Winter

We hate to break it to you, but winter is on its way. We know it doesn’t technically start until late December, but come on, we’re Canadian. Most of this country has to be mentally prepared for snow as soon as we head into fall...

RV Winter Storage Tips

Here are some great tips for winterizing your RV in the upcoming weeks! 1.  Use Irish Spring to Keep Mice at Bay This common bar soap is a cost-effective repellent to mice, who can’t stand the strong smell. Cut up the bars and place them throughout your...

8 Easy to Ambitious DIY Projects to Improve Your Home

Whether you want a small project or a new challenge, these improvements can enhance your home and may boost its value.  Like many homeowners, you may have eyed a home improvement project in the past only to come up short on time or inspiration. Don’t feel bad....