When deciding on what area of Calgary would be the perfect location to call home, amenities and lifestyle can be a huge factor.

Calgary's 17th Avenue offers a great location for those wanting to be close to downtown living and includes close to 400 unique shops, restaurants, coffee shops and pubs along the well-known stretch of road.

Beltline resident, Lindsey Rizkalla said, "I really like living within walking or biking distance of everything I need."

A survey conducted by TD found there's been a shift in the way Canadians are purchasing new homes.

Within the last two years, the survey found a quarter of Canadians who purchased a home did so on their own. Four out of 10 respondents surveyed said in the event of purchasing either a residence or vacation home with family or friends it was a great way to get started on the road to ownership.

Most residential buildings have at least one parking stall per unit, but a private developer is talking about constructing a condo in Calgary's East Village with no parking at all.

An emerging trend in major cities is catering to those without a vehicle, this includes condos without parking lots. Something which Calgary may soon see.

According to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada, any fears of a housing bubble in the country are "exaggerated".

The report, Housing Briefing: Bubble Fears Overblown takes a look at Canadian home prices which might be headed for a decline across the country, but eases any fears of a housing bubble.

With the options for some first-time homebuyers growing more restricted, buyers are waiting a little longer or spending a little more to find the home of their dreams.

According to a new report from BMO, first time homebuyers in Calgary were more willing to increase their budget than anywhere else in Canada with 54 per cent of Calgarians prepared to spend more. As a result, buyers are also expanding their search to include a greater range of properties.

There is confusion among new gardeners when it comes to growing plants from seed. Can you really use toilet paper rolls to start seedlings? Sure – if you have a stack of them on hand and don't mind them falling apart just when you need them to hang together.

How about seeding into eggshells? Fine, if you buy jumbo free-range eggs. Some of the regular eggs are so fragile, it's difficult to get them out of the fridge without crumbling the shell. Free-range eggs are usually tough enough but are they big enough? A small container such as a tiny eggshell needs to be misted and watered continuously.