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June 14, 2012 | CREBNow
10 Things You Didn't Know About Father's Day
Father's Day is today Sunday June 17th. Although Father's Day became a tradition after Mother's Day it is no less important. The history behind this celebration of Dad goes back at least 102 years, maybe even 4000 depending on how you choose to look at it. Below are 10 facts about Father's Day that you may not know but may help you to celebrate Dad a bit more.
June 08, 2012 | CREBNow
How to Build a Fire Pit
Spring has sprung and Calgarians have been eagerly soaking up the sunshine on local patios and pathways. For the weekend warrior who can't make it out of the city for some camping or adventures in the mountains, there's always the option of building your own backyard fire pit. When done properly, and by adhering to the The City of Calgary bylaws concerning fire pit regulations, you can have your friends over for a cozy sit around the fire indulging in a barbecue followed by roasted marshmallows or s'mores.
June 08, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Renovating on a New Island
With concerns regarding household debt on the rise, it appears that Canadians are being choosier how they spend their renovation dollars.
May 09, 2012 | CREBNow
How to: Organize Your Closet
• When returning things to the closet, www.apartmenttherapy.com suggests storing your most used items in plain sight, storing lesser-used items on the floor or lower shelves and placing your least-used items higher up. Depending on the season, you'll want to switch out warm sweaters and long-sleeves for tank tops and shorts so they're easily within reach.
April 27, 2012 | Cody Stuart
From Brownfield to Brownstone
However, for one Calgary community, that name couldn't be any more concrete. Located along the banks of the Bow River in southeast Calgary, Quarry Park is a former gravel site that has been transformed into an innovative community by Remington Development Corporation.
April 27, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Sales on the March
After the first quarter of 2012, sales are up by 7.3 per cent over the same time last year. While the increase is significant, when compared to historic activity, residential sales continue to remain below the long-term trend. Monthly new listings remain slightly lower than last year, whereas year-to-date figures show 7.2 per cent fewer listings have come onto the market in the first quarter of this year.