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Home Maintenance: Prepping Your Home for Spring
Houses for sale in Ottawa With hints of spring in the air, now is a great time to show your home a little tender loving

8 Essential Tips for Fireplace Maintenance
Houses for sale in Ottawa Image: New Africa / Shutterstock.com Once the central point of all domestic activities, the fireplace is still the cornerstone of

8 Best Ways to Finance Major Home Renovations
Upon deciding to upgrade your home, whether you’re planning to stay there or sell, the topic of money arises quickly. It’s well known that home

What to look for in a home inspector
Houses for sale in Ottawa Like any profession, there are some important qualities that a professional home inspector should have to ensure homebuyers can understand

What Does a Home Warranty Cover?
Houses for sale in Ottawa Image: New Africa / Shutterstock.com A home warranty is a type of contractual agreement that covers the cost of repairing

The Best U.S. States for Everlasting Love
Houses for sale in Ottawa No one likes to mix love and statistics, and taking the numbers approach to love sounds a bit counterintuitive —

Renting with Pets: Dos and Don’ts
Houses for sale in Ottawa Image: Chendongshan / Shutterstock.com Pet ownership has increased drastically in the last couple of years, with more of us than

Frozen Pipes? Here’s How to Thaw Them
Houses for sale in Ottawa Image: igorwheeler / Shutterstock.com During wintertime, the risk of frozen pipes increases considerably. The good news is that in many

House of the Week: Private Park-Like Oasis in Aurora
Houses for sale in Ottawa Nestled in the park-like neighborhood of Saddle Rock, this custom contemporary Aurora home offers tons of living space and plenty

Top 10 Winter Plants for Your Garden
Houses for sale in Ottawa Keeping your garden looking stunning during the cold season can be a challenge. But, with the right winter plants, you

What Do Home Appraisers Look For?
Houses for sale in Ottawa Image: Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com A home appraisal is an essential part of buying or selling a property and even applying

Rental of the Week: Sunny and Modern New Home in Ottawa
Houses for sale in Ottawa Located in Ottawa’s brand-new, family-friendly Greystone Village neighbourhood, this fully furnished home offers a ton of space for living and

Finished Basements Increase Property Value
Houses for sale in Ottawa Are you looking for a home improvement to increase your property value? There are lots of options to bring

13 Pet-Friendly House Plants – Point2 News
Houses for sale in Ottawa Image: Natali Kuzina / Shutterstock.com House plants are a fantastic way to liven up your home decor by adding a

Everything You Need to Know about Asbestos in the Home
Image: robert coolen / Shutterstock.com The thought of having asbestos in the home can worry anyone. But is it as bad as it’s made out