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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” to sell? Despite homes being covered in snow and icy roads galore, winter is a great time to sell your home! Or is it? Just like with any season, there are pros and cons to selling your home. If you’ve been contemplating whether you should list your home now or wait until …
Get ready for sunnier days, the first official day of spring is March 20. So whether there’s still snow on the ground or flowers in bloom, you can rest assured that nicer weather is on its way. Welcome in the new season with a bit of spring cleaning. Refresh the entryway. As the weather thaws, begin putting away hats and …
The undisputed star of Groundhog Day is Punxsutawney Phil and the celebration is held annually at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The festival surrounding Phil’s prognostication was immortalized in the 1993 Bill Murray movie, “Groundhog Day.” Here are a few fun facts: 1. Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated in the Canada and the United States on February 2. 2. For 2019, …
Tobogganing is a popular winter activity that promotes active living and family fun in the community. The City of Burlington has designated six locations that are safe for tobogganing. BURLINGTON LaSalle Park Location: 50 North Shore Boulevard, Burlington – East of the parking lot A small hill great for a quick bit of outdoor play for toddlers and preschoolers. Tyandaga Golf Course Location: …
With the cold weather set to continue for the next few months, it’s important to know how to keep your house warm when the temperatures drop. Here are five simple ways to keep your house warm in winter without racking up extra costs. 1. Seal drafts Even the smallest draft can cause the temperature inside your house to drop drastically …
With many people travelling south and cold weather making house hunting not so appealing, winter can be a challenging time to sell your home. However, fewer homes on the market means yours will get more attention from buyers. Up the coziness factor of your home and make it stand out to buyers during the winter season. Here are six ways …
This week marks the first real consistent cold weather of the season — with plenty more cold weather to come! You will want to make sure you’ve taken some critical steps to keep your house warm and safe through the winter months. Turn off the outside water Go to the interior cut-off water valve and close it. Many homes have …
Its summer! Time to embark on those outdoor projects that you have been thinking about over the winter, from simple trimming the hedges, putting in a pool, landscaping your yard or replacing the roof. No matter what your plans are for home improvement, be sure to take your neighbours into consideration and follow good neighbour etiquette practices. Here are a …
