Federal Government New Home Retrofit Grant Program
I just love Green Initiatives! The federal government has launched a new program that offers homeowners grants to retrofit their homes and make them more energy-efficient. The Canada Greener Home Grants program, funded to the tune of $2.6 billion, will offer homeowners grants of up to $5,000 that can be put toward energy-saving projects such […]
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Taking Your Home to Net-Zero
Here are four ways you can bring your home to net-zero to produce as much energy as you use and start saving you money at the same time. 1. Get an energy model done for your home to prioritize the stages of your project. This is critical because it tells you how much insulation you […]
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Best Return on Investment for Renovations
It’s almost back-to-school time (Woo hoo! Oh, did I say that out loud?). For those who are thinking of selling this fall, it’s also time to think about what renovations to do to get ready to sell. Remodelling’s Cost vs. Value Report in the States comes out every year. For 2015, steel entry door replacement […]
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Fixer Uppers
I admit it, I’m a fixer-upper. I just love finding bargains that get overlooked. Old kitchens and baths can be renovated, patios can be landscaped. You’d be amazed what a great architect can do to a facade. New windows, floors, tearing out pokey cupboards, you name it, I’ve done it. The only thing I would […]
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Selling a Parent’s Home
I’ve been spending all my non-working time the last few weeks getting my Dad’s home ready to sell and I know first hand what a stressful time it is. I’ve waded through decades of saved letters, papers and photos, I’ve scrubbed and cleaned, I’ve painted and drywalled, I’ve finished laying unfinished hardwood and hung new […]
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How will I EVER afford a house in Toronto?
I just read an article from the Globe and Mail about how Toronto home prices are expected to continue to rise thanks to the falling gas prices. Having saved and rented for years to get into a home of our own I understand how frustrating and ominous that sounds to buyers looking to get out […]
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