A home inspection is one of the most important aspects of buying a home in Calgary. In fact, 95% of home buyers choose to have one conducted prior to taking ownership of a property. If you’re planning to put your home on the market, this statistic alone should motivate you to prepare yourself and your… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tips
Tips for Negotiating Repair Costs After a Home Inspection
It happens more often than you think. You’ve made an offer on a home you really like only to be surprised when a few costly issues are discovered by the home inspector. You’re still interested but want the current owners to make repairs before you go through with the deal. So how exactly do you… Read more »
Routine Home Maintenance: How to Keep Your House in Shape
It is no secret that a house will degrade over time if not taken care of properly, and because a home is a major investment, it’s important to care for it. Routine home maintenance is required to keep your house in shape and to preserve its value. Performing routine home maintenance tasks can save you… Read more »
5 Inexpensive Ways to be Energy Efficient in Your Home
There are many things around the home that drain energy without us even noticing. That is, until we get the power bill at the end of the month. Luckily, there are a few simple ways to cut those costs and make your home more energy efficient. Save energy when doing laundry The majority of energy… Read more »
Innovative Solar Products to Consider for Your Home
Converting your home to solar power is an easy and responsible way to reduce your carbon footprint and, more importantly, slash your energy costs. There are even programs in place where Alberta homeowners can actually make money back by converting to solar! Solar conversion has come a long way, and there are several innovative options… Read more »
Three Surefire Signs Your Floors Need Replacing
Your floors might not be the first thing people notice when they walk into your home, but they are more than likely the first thing you notice. Your floors take a brutal daily beating from rambunctious children, energetic pets, spills, dirt, and more. If you’re feeling like it’s time for a home floor replacement, it… Read more »
Five Summer Threats to Your Home
Summer is a time for vacations, family barbecues and other fun outdoor activities. Unfortunately, despite the seasonal fun, summer weather can also bring some unique problems for homeowners. Let’s explore five summertime threats to your home that you may want to keep watch on this season. Excessive Heat Summer heat may do more than burn… Read more »
Hail and Homes: What to Be Aware of With Summer Storms
Summer hailstorms often make a big impression when they hit. Whether a minor dusting of small ice pellets or a severe storm with large hailstones, large hail is an infrequent occurrence here in Calgary, but it does happen. In fact, just last fall, a hailstorm smashed car windshields all throughout the northeast side of the… Read more »
Filters, Energy Efficiency and Fires
If you’ve ever had trouble with one of your favorite kitchen appliances, like your dishwasher, only to learn that it needs to have a filter cleaned or replaced, you might know the importance of changing filters first hand. But did you know that this also applies to lots of other areas in your home, and… Read more »
Preparing Your Roof for Fall
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we are looking to come into a cold and snowy winter, and although you may be used to this kind of extreme weather, your roof may not be up to the challenge. The fact is that if you have even slight or moderate damage to your roof, it could mean… Read more »
