Making Your Home Renovation Pet-Friendly

A home renovation can be pretty exciting, especially if you’re finally in a position to make long-awaited changes.

If you have pets, a home renovation is an excellent opportunity to make life easier for both you and them, with a few extra additions. Taking your pets’ habits, age and patterns into account as you plan for renovations could make all the difference in creating a safer, healthier and happier environment for your four-legged family members!

Don’t go anywhere – in this article we’ll be listing some of our top tips for making your home renovation more pet-friendly.

Making Your Home Renovation Pet-Friendly

Opt for an Optimized Mudroom

When Fido is frolicking through a wet or muddy backyard, he’s…

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If you have a passion for building, and you want to take on a unique project, we’ve got just the thing for you: a DIY live edge table. Live edge furniture is a great way to add beauty to your home and create a unique talking piece for future entertaining.

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 What’s a live edge table? 

Remember that beautiful table at your family cottage? The one they seemingly stole from a fairy tale? Yup, that’s a live edge. These tables incorporate the natural edge of a piece of wood directly into their design. They’re rustic, raw, modern, and chic, not to mention sophisticated and built to last. A traditional live edge table will have tree bark on its sides; however, some people choose to remove it to avoid the bark possibly…

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Investing in the exterior of your home is important. Not only can exterior home renovations like adding a new roof, windows, or doors add immediate benefits and curb appeal, they have the potential to increase the value of your home and give you a greater return on investment (ROI) when you decide to sell. 

A 2021 Canadian Real Estate Renovation Trends report from RE/MAX, which used data collected by Leger marketing firm, said more than half of Canadians renovated their home during the pandemic for personal or “non-ROI” purposes. According to the report, 29% chose to renovate for non-essential “lifestyle” reasons, such as recreation-inspired projects, while 16% of Canadians renovated to increase the market value of their home to sell within in the next…

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It’s always a thrill when recognizable places turn up in popular culture. In October 2021, we took a closer look at some of the most popular Canadian filming locations. The reverse is also true, when you can visit a place you know from popular culture. 

That’s what we’ll discover today, a quintet of homes known for their famous associations in music, art, architecture, television, and history. These are by no means comprehensive or even representative of your options, but perhaps they’ll serve as inspiration to dream idly, consider future trips, or actively plan your next adventure.

Paisley Park

Chanhassen, Minnesota, about 26 kilometres southwest of Minneapolis, is the setting for Paisley Park, the sanctuary home and recording complex of…

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Canadian real estate in downtown Vancouver condos

Just when you thought the price of Canadian real estate couldn’t get any higher, the latest data show the market continues to defy expectations – and gravity. Industry experts see no end to rising prices, in the face of growing demand and the ongoing housing supply shortage. Many young Canadians have been priced out, while older ones are increasingly dipping into their own savings to help their children get a foot in the door. Industry experts maintain that adding more housing supply into the mix is the only way to ease runaway prices.

Canadian Real Estate Prices Break Records in February 2022

February was a record-breaking month, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), when the average home price in…

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Between rising interest rates, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the incoming spring market, home buyers and sellers might feel slightly overwhelmed by all of the changes happening in the 2022 housing market. 

Last year was one for the books as home inventory sank to its lowest levels ever recorded. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada (BoC) is preparing to increase its overnight rate again, spelling potential changes for new and existing mortgage holders. With these trends in play, it leaves a lot of questions for those looking to make a move in the real estate market in 2022. 

Shaun Cathcart, Senior Economist and Director of Housing Data and Market Analysis at the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), has the answers to some of your important real…

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Mount Pearl is the second-largest city in the province of Newfoundland, second only to its capital city of St. John’s. The city is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula and is technically a part of St. John’s large metropolitan area. This makes it a suitable option for anyone who is unable to secure housing in St. John’s but wants to stay close to the capital to enjoy the perks of living there. Discover what living in Mount Pearl NL is like and what to expect with its real estate market.

what to expect living in Mount Pearl


Mount Pearl NL Real Estate Overview

Mount Pearl is a quiet and peaceful community and is considered an ideal place to live for those who prefer a neighborhood with a family-friendly atmosphere. It is located within the Greater St. John’s…

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The real estate market in St. John’s, Newfoundland has dramatically changed over the past few years. However, there are plenty of reasons why it is still one of the most preferred places to live for anyone wishing to move to this province. If you are about to embark on a house hunting journey, here you can learn more about what this real estate market has in store and if it is the right fit for your needs.

shift in the real estate market in St. John’s

Average House Prices in St John’s

Since the onset of the pandemic, the year 2020 marked a significant shift in the real estate market in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The residents were grappling with the new realities of everyday life and more people spending time at home created a renewed focus on finding a home that would satisfy…

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Renovating your home is an enormous undertaking, no matter how lavish or understated your vision. It takes plenty of time and money to bring your dreams to life when it comes to home remodelling. To get the most out of your project, we’ve compiled a list of the key home renovation mistakes to avoid.

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7 Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

1. Forgetting To Apply for a Building Permit

Before making any structural changes to your home, check with the city or town where you live to find out if your project requires any building permits. Skipping this step could cost you thousands of dollars down the line if you violate a by-law. In some cases, you might even be forced to tear down your work. To learn if building…

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Whether you’re hoping for lush flower beds bursting with perennials or you want to grow herbs and vegetables for the first time, now’s the perfect time to start planning your garden. Though you may need to wait a bit before you can start planting—typically once the ground has thawed and there’s no longer a risk of frost—getting a head start on the plan itself can help you visualize the end state of your garden. We asked Halifax gardening expert Niki Jabbour, author of Growing Under Cover, for her best tips to build a lovely garden that will enhance your curb appeal. 

What should you consider before starting your garden?  

Before you race off to empty your wallet at the garden centre, take some time to plan. Consider drawing out a rough sketch of…

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