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Oct. 23, 2019 | Josh Skapin
Thanks to the latest mattress innovations, finding the perfect bed is easier than ever
Finding the ideal mattress for some solid shuteye shouldn't be a tiring process. Thankfully, it's easier than ever to find a sleep space that fits one's specific preferences when it comes to firmness, temperature and durability.
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Sept. 18, 2019 | Mario Toneguzzi
Building value: Renovations remain a popular investment and economic boon across Canada
Home renovations are now a multi-billion-dollar industry in Canada, with a domino economic impact for various related businesses.
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Sept. 11, 2019 | Mario Toneguzzi
My First Home: Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial chief economist
When Todd Hirsch went looking for his first home in 1994, he remembers telling his REALTOR® he wanted something that was new or recently updated.
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Sept. 18, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Four red flags to watch for when hiring a home renovation contractor
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Sept. 18, 2019 | Andrea Cox
HGTV star Bryan Baeumler preaches importance of substance over style for home renovations
Renovation guru and HGTV star Bryan Baeumler is in town this weekend for the Calgary Fall Home Show, which runs from Thursday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 22 at the BMO Centre.
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Sept. 11, 2019 | Kirby Cox
SPONSORED: How a kitchen reno can boost your home value
Whether you own a home or you're looking to buy, the kitchen is the lifeblood of the house. Not only do we cook, prepare food and eat in our kitchens, but we also spend quality time in them. Ever notice where the group congregates at a party or where people go first when they enter the house?
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April 29, 2019 | Stefan Strangman
On the fence: what you need to know before you wall in your property
As spring starts to arrive in Calgary, homeowners might be looking ahead to the warmer months and the possibilities for home improvement or building something new on their property.
Many of the most popular projects involve fences, whether building new or breathing life into an old one. However, fence building can be fraught with frustrations: Who is responsible for fence construction between two properties? What are the costs? What should it be made of?
Many of the most popular projects involve fences, whether building new or breathing life into an old one. However, fence building can be fraught with frustrations: Who is responsible for fence construction between two properties? What are the costs? What should it be made of?
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April 03, 2019 | George Johnson
My First Home: Martin Gelinas, Calgary Flames assistant coach
The first trip through the front door of his first home is a memory Martin Gelinas will never forget.
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Feb. 28, 2019 | CREBNow
SPONSORED: Five tips for hiring a renovation contractor
Real estate lawyer Khalil Haji offers the following practical insights for protecting yourself in your next renovation project:
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Feb. 28, 2019 | Andrea Cox
HGTV Canada star Todd Talbot explores the financial side of real estate at the Calgary Home + Garden Show
Known for his quirky sense of humour and dapper style, real estate guru and co-host of HGTV Canada's Love It or List It Vancouver Todd Talbot will be hitting the Main Stage at the Calgary Home + Garden Show this weekend to dish out a dollop of valuable real estate know how.