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Feb. 26, 2015 | CREBNow
Keeping it fresh
Calgary Home + Garden Show garden features prepping visitors for spring
They say you can't judge a book by its cover. Yet when it comes to purchasing a home, first impressions can be everything.
"What's really exciting for me right now, especially when it comes to home value, is that landscaping has replaced the top five best return-on-investments according to Remodeling Magazine 2015," said Carson Arthur, co-star of HGTV's Critical Listing and founder of Carson Arthur Design, who will be among a dozen celebrity presenters and more than 650 vendors at the 34th annual Calgary Home + Garden Show, running from Feb. 26 to March 1.
Arthur, who grew up on a farm two hours outside Toronto, said there are a couple simple tips for home sellers when it comes to grabbing the eye of potential buyers.
They say you can't judge a book by its cover. Yet when it comes to purchasing a home, first impressions can be everything.
"What's really exciting for me right now, especially when it comes to home value, is that landscaping has replaced the top five best return-on-investments according to Remodeling Magazine 2015," said Carson Arthur, co-star of HGTV's Critical Listing and founder of Carson Arthur Design, who will be among a dozen celebrity presenters and more than 650 vendors at the 34th annual Calgary Home + Garden Show, running from Feb. 26 to March 1.
Arthur, who grew up on a farm two hours outside Toronto, said there are a couple simple tips for home sellers when it comes to grabbing the eye of potential buyers.
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Sept. 11, 2014 | CREBNow
Calgary by design
More than 350 exhibitors on hand for 2014 Home + Design Show
Born in Calgary, interior designer Heather Draper spent seven years in Victoria before realizing her heart remained in Alberta.
"There's a vibrancy," she said. "Calgary resonates this positive energy that I absolutely love."
Draper will be sharing that positive energy, as well as some ins and outs of interior design, when she presents on the main stage of the Calgary Home + Design Show Sept. 18-21.
Born in Calgary, interior designer Heather Draper spent seven years in Victoria before realizing her heart remained in Alberta.
"There's a vibrancy," she said. "Calgary resonates this positive energy that I absolutely love."
Draper will be sharing that positive energy, as well as some ins and outs of interior design, when she presents on the main stage of the Calgary Home + Design Show Sept. 18-21.
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Feb. 20, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Pop The Question: Bryan Baeumler
Having become synonymous with home renovations in Canada, Bryan Baeumler doesn't believe he's put in a hard day's work unless he gets his hands dirty. The award winning host of HGTV's Leave It To Bryan recently finished a cottage for his family as part of House of Bryan 2: On The Rocks, Baeumler's busy schedule will bring him to town as part of the Calgary Home + Garden Show, which takes place Feb. 27 through March 2 at the BMO Centre. CREB®Now spoke with Baeumler about being one of Canada's top renovation experts.
