Who?s Really Right? Picking the Ideal Home Temperature
There?s one thing considered the most contested item in every household. No, not the TV remote?it?s the thermostat. It?s mere existence sparks controversy, conflict, and outright wars. We?re here to help settle those at-home battles over the thermostat using straight facts. Everything from our household members, to the time of day, the season, and different activities performed in your home play into what the ideal temperature is for your ...
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at Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:10:59 +0000
Across the country, a spike in loan applications for home improvement projects shows no signs of slowing down, as homeowners look to reinvest in their properties.
If you are planning a renovation of your own, it?s important to understand your financing options first. Here are a few options available to most homeowners, so you can choose the one that?s right for you and your situation:
1. Mortgage refinancing
Refinancing the terms of your existing mortgage, including the loan amount, interest ...
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at Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:29:32 +0000
Spooky YYC: highlighting Calgary's haunted landmarks
Calgary probably isn?t the first city that comes to mind when you think of the world?s most haunted places. However, even though the city is better known for its steaks than its spooks, Calgary isn?t completely devoid of ghostly tales.
Heritage Park could be considered Calgary?s spook central. Hosting several events over the Halloween season, including ghostly gourmet dinners and Ghouls? Night Out, the park has been the setting for many ...
8 Ways to Prepare your home for winter - By Odds On Home Inspections.
1) Furnace Inspection
? Have your furnace serviced and ducts cleaned (every 2 years)? Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. It is good practice to write the date changed on the furnace filter for a reminder ? Move the dial on your humidifier from Summer to Winter, make sure the humidifier filter is clean or replace it.
For homes with HRV systems (Heat Recovery and ventilation system) ? clean and service this ...
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at Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:51:03 +0000
Strong sales for condominium apartment and row properties was not enough to offset declines reported for other property types. This caused city sales to ease by nearly 12 per cent compared to last year.
However, with 1,901 sales in September, activity is still far stronger than levels achieved prior to the pandemic and is well above long-term trends for September. Despite recent pullbacks in sales, and thanks to strong levels earlier in the year, year-to-date sales remain 15 per cent higher ...
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