How to Stage Your Home Like a Pro

1. Clean house Make sure your home is spotless! Get rid of odours – a huge turnoff for prospective buyers – by opening windows, washing floors and walls and cleaning your rugs and upholstery. Next, de-clutter your space. A jam-packed house not only makes the house look cluttered, but it also makes the house look smaller. When you are selling, …

12 Cosmetic Upgrades to Sell Your Home Quickly

Add a Fresh Coat of PaintHead to the home improvement store for a few gallons of a light, neutral paint to appeal to the mass market. Light gray, beige and classic white are all fool-proof picks. Install New HardwareRemove any dated or tarnished cabinet pulls and replace them with stylish, nickel or brushed brass hardware to give your kitchen and …

7 Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle in February

Spring might be around the corner, but February can still bring plenty of harsh winter weather. Some of the harshest of the season, as we experienced in the first few days of this month. So that makes this month the perfect time to knock off some more of those indoor tasks to get your home ready for warmer times. But …

Must-Do Home Repairs Before Selling

It’s important to take a step back and have a critical eye when getting your home ready for sale. Buyers are looking for as close to “move-in ready” as possible. You want them to walk in and feel like your home has been well-maintained and won’t be a money pit. By making necessary home repairs before listing, potential buyers will feel confident …

Choosing the Right Front Door Colour

The front door is key in your home’s curb appeal. It can give your home an extra burst of personality that makes it stand out from the neighbours. It’s also the entry point for your guests, so to make a welcoming impression, it needs to look great. Choosing the right colour for your front door can be a bit of a …

10 Budget Friendly Ways to Add Curb Appeal

When you start thinking about selling your home, you begin looking at it differently and with a more critical eye. This is especially true when you are talking about your curb appeal. What once seemed fine no longer does—especially when it comes to the overall look of your home. Bare patches on your lawn, tired plants or broken fence boards …