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Jan. 26, 2021 | Shameer Gaidhar
The sound of silence: understanding STC ratings can help homebuyers avoid noisy neighbours
Sound transmission class (STC) is the rating system used to measure a partition wall's ability to reduce the effect of airborne sound. A higher STC rating means less sound will make its way through the partition wall – sometimes called a party wall, common wall or shared wall – creating a quieter living space.
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Jan. 14, 2021 | Tyler Difley
10 low-maintenance indoor plants to green up your home
If your home's interior is feeling a bit drab and lifeless, adding a handful of houseplants to the mix can make a world of difference. This is especially true during the winter, when a little bit of greenery inside can help you forget about the weather outside.
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Jan. 21, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Brighten up: four easy ways to take your home's lighting to the next level
Inside the home, lighting does so much more than help you see. The right lighting can improve your mood, create the perfect atmosphere and highlight all the features of your home that you love the most.
If your current configuration is coming up short, here are four foolproof tips for taking your home's lighting to the next level:
If your current configuration is coming up short, here are four foolproof tips for taking your home's lighting to the next level:
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Jan. 18, 2021 | Gerald Vander Pyl
DIY for dummies: how even the least-handy homeowner can keep their property in tip-top shape
Even if you wouldn't describe yourself as handy, it's important for homeowners to have the skills and equipment to tackle routine maintenance and repairs. Thankfully, most of those tasks require nothing more than a few basic tools and a little elbow grease.
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Jan. 26, 2021 | Shameer Gaidhar
Safety first: why radon mitigation systems should be installed in more Canadian homes
I've been building homes for over two decades, which means I've come across hundreds of common issues that many builders don't feel they need or want to address. Radon gas is one such issue and an invisible threat to homeowners across Canada.
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Jan. 26, 2021 | Cody Stuart
Something from nothing: Calgary's Flyover Park and High Park create value from overlooked spaces
It's not a spot where you would normally expect to find a recreational space. Yet, Flyover Park, located under the overpass that links westbound Memorial Drive to 4th Ave S.E. and the East Village, is the newest addition to Calgary's parks system.
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Jan. 11, 2021 | Geoff Geddes
The people behind the ice: community volunteers make magic, one rink at a time
If Canada had an official sound, it would be the crisp "thwack" of stick meeting puck on a clear winter morning as kids descend on the local outdoor rink. The image is almost magical, but behind that magic are some dedicated volunteers who conjure up the time and dedication to make it happen.
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Jan. 26, 2021 | Josh Skapin
Transit commuters won't be derailed during upgrades to Victoria Park LRT and 17th Avenue
A major two-part project aimed at improving connections within east Victoria Park should keep interruptions to a minimum when work starts later this year.
The next step in the Rivers District Master Plan – Calgary Municipal Land Corp.'s (CMLC) 20-year vision for the area – includes a redesign of the Victoria Park/Stampede LRT station and an extension to 17th Avenue S.E. that will take it across Macleod Trail and into Stampede Park.
The next step in the Rivers District Master Plan – Calgary Municipal Land Corp.'s (CMLC) 20-year vision for the area – includes a redesign of the Victoria Park/Stampede LRT station and an extension to 17th Avenue S.E. that will take it across Macleod Trail and into Stampede Park.
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Jan. 08, 2021 | Tyler Difley
The Property Brothers are looking for Calgary families to appear on new season of "Forever Home"
Twins Drew and Jonathan Scott, better known as the Property Brothers, are coming to Calgary to film new episodes of their HGTV Canada spinoff series Property Brothers: Forever Home.
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Jan. 05, 2021 | CREBNow
December 2020: Amidst economic challenges, housing market ends 2020 on a high note
With December sales of 1,199, this is the highest December total since 2007.
"Housing demand over the second half of 2020 was far stronger than anticipated and nearly offset the initial impact caused by the shutdowns in spring," said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.
"Housing demand over the second half of 2020 was far stronger than anticipated and nearly offset the initial impact caused by the shutdowns in spring," said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.