September 2019

Found 4 blog entries for September 2019.

If You're Organizing Your Garage, Here's What You Should KnowIt's good to organize your West Hillhurst garage every so often because garages can so easily become messy and cluttered. Particularly if you want to put your car in the garage, or if you want to sell your home soon, it's smart to get your garage organized and tidy. These tips can help.

Make a Plan

For any home improvement project, having a plan in place before beginning the work makes it easier to get through the job. To make a plan, answer the following questions:

  • What is the goal?
  • What is in the garage that can go?
  • What should be kept?
  • What needs to be organized?
  • How many people need to help?
  • How long should this take?
  • Which tools will be needed to do the job?

It's not always necessary to have a written plan in

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4 Things You Should Know About Tiny HomesThe exact opposite of the McMansion, the newest trend in housing is the tiny home. A tiny home is a home that is 500 square feet or smaller. They are often mobile, so homeowners can hitch them to a truck and move them, and they are usually a fraction of the cost of a traditional home. Because of this, many people are tempted to buy their own tiny home. However, tiny homes may have some issues that buyers need to know before investing in one. Here is what every buyer interested in tiny homes should know before they purchase one.

Tiny Homes Often Don’t Have Traditional Plumbing

When a Varsity Calgary home is 500 square feet or smaller, there isn’t a lot of space for the traditional things homeowners like having, such as plumbing. Normal flushing

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4 Window Types You Should Know AboutWhen purchasing a new construction home, the buyer has a certain amount of power when it comes to making decisions for what the home will have. From the wood used to make cupboards to the type of doorknobs on each of the doors, buyers can choose a lot of what will go into their new home. One of the bigger things a buyer can choose is the type of windows that will be installed in the home. There are many different types of windows buyers can choose from that can drastically change how a home looks. Here are some of the different types of windows and what sets them apart from each other.

Single- and Double-Hung Windows

The most common window choice for homes is the simple single-hung or double-hung window. The difference between the two is how they

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Guide for New Landlords Looking to Rent a HomeRenting a home instead of selling the home, even in a buyers market, may look like a great way to generate extra income. Some Canadian homeowners are well suited to the task and rent out primary and secondary homes. However, there are challenges that can arise when renting out a property and a discussion with a financial planner may help one ascertain whether it is worthwhile to try to rent according to applicable housing laws and restrictions. Understand more about what it takes to successfully rent a home today.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with an attorney or certified tax expert before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Canadian Landlord Obligations

Those looking to rent a home for the first time may want to

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