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Nov. 14, 2018 | Donna Balzer
November in the garden: spreading wood chips
It's rough and coarse and won't blow away with the first Chinook. This well-kept secret also does more good for trees than any form of fertilizer or last-minute winter watering, and it's time to add it now.
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Oct. 05, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
A home inspection can help you spot these five red flags
Experts say you should buy a home with your head and not your heart, but it's easy to get caught up in the excitement when you find a home that seems perfect for you.
That's why a home inspection is a crucial step. It can uncover problems that might require walking away from a potential purchase, or at least mean reassessing your offer.
That's why a home inspection is a crucial step. It can uncover problems that might require walking away from a potential purchase, or at least mean reassessing your offer.
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Oct. 19, 2018 | CREBNow
Ever wonder what a $4 million home looks like?
People have differing opinions of what a luxury home truly means. For some it's price, for others sheer size, and for others still it's the prestige of an exclusive location – whether that means an inner-city lot in the middle of the action or a secluded acreage with mountain views. However, when it comes to luxury, seeing is believing. With that in mind, let us take you inside some of the Calgary area's most luxurious homes, all currently priced at over $4 million.
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Oct. 04, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Deciding when to DIY, and when to hire a professional
Renovations or repairs to your home can make it a nicer place to live and add resale value for the future. But when it comes to home improvement projects, the first decision to make is whether you should do it yourself or leave it to the professionals.
Mikael Anderson, Western Canada director of field services with Lowe's Canada, says customers at the company's Lowe's and Rona stores tackle all sorts of home renovations, but preparation is key.
Mikael Anderson, Western Canada director of field services with Lowe's Canada, says customers at the company's Lowe's and Rona stores tackle all sorts of home renovations, but preparation is key.
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Oct. 04, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Design upgrades to make your mid-century home feel brand new
Whether you've recently purchased it or lived there for years, an older home in an established area is chalk full of lifestyle benefits, from great schools to stunning streetscapes with mature trees. However, older homes often need a little bit of love when it comes to design.
Fear not, though, as refreshing the look can be easy. With a few simple upgrades, that '50s bungalow or '70s split-level can sparkle with style, making it feel brand new.
Fear not, though, as refreshing the look can be easy. With a few simple upgrades, that '50s bungalow or '70s split-level can sparkle with style, making it feel brand new.
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Oct. 05, 2018 | Donna Balzer
Final fall garden work simplified
When plants blacken and turn to mush with overnight frost, it seems like the whole gardening game is over for another year. Well, not so fast.If you work in your garden, you benefit from positive vibes and lower blood pressure, and scientists say we relax at just the smell of evergreen trees in our parks and yards. So let's stretch the season a bit and do some fall gardening before it's really all over.
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Oct. 05, 2018 | Natalie Noble
Four ways to add vintage design to your home
Alykhan Velji. Courtesy Alykhan Velji DesignsBringing vintage or retro design into the home can be a fun way to add style and personality.
"Incorporating vintage or retro elements in design is very on trend right now," said Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs. "The great thing about adding such pieces in your design is that they add character and make your home feel curated and less like a showhome."
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Oct. 05, 2018 | Andrea Cox
My First Home: Amanda Forrest, design expert
Known for her eclectic and bold style, design superstar, TV personality and entrepreneur Amanda Forrest credits her first home as the starting point of her career.
It all began with a red brick, two-bedroom, single-storey home with oodles of historical charm in the quaint town of Cambridge, Ont.
It all began with a red brick, two-bedroom, single-storey home with oodles of historical charm in the quaint town of Cambridge, Ont.
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Oct. 04, 2018 | Donna Balzer
September in the garden
As the days grow shorter and we settle back into our fall routines, our whole summer flashes before our eyes. It's now September and it is too late to get summer back, but who wants to call it quits in the garden when we can reimagine summer growing into fall?Here are some tips to get your gardening game back.
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Oct. 05, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Trendy design tips for fall with Amanda Forrest
For those looking to redefine their home for fall with some curated moments of comfort, luxury and connection, look no further than the Calgary Fall Home Show where celebrity designer Amanda Forrest hits the Urban Barn Main Stage, offering tips on current design trends.
