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May 20, 2023May 19, 2023

Feeling Cozy in a Concrete Jungle

When you drive or walk around your neighborhood, chances are you will see a lot of new condo buildings going up or maybe a lot of notice of development for future buildings. There is a lot of pressure out there for municipalities to increase home availability in Canada and to do that, they need to…

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September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Making it Work

No Demo Reno For any number of reasons, you might find yourself needing to make a change in your home – Maybe it’s a new home to you but FARRR from a NEW home. Maybe the home is decorated in builder-beige, and your style is more vibrant. Maybe you are going through a big life…

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May 9, 2021May 9, 2021

This Crazy Housing Market : An Opinion

Real estate and the market in general has always fascinated me. I am always floating through realtor.ca to see what is on the market and for how much. Hey, you never know when something interesting will come up. Afterall, that is how I ended up in my place – completely unexpected and ended up being…

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December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

Kitchen Updates on a Budget

There is no doubt about it – COVID-19 has had an impact on our lives this year: It has given us more time at home, it has changed where we work. And with lower interest rates on mortgages, it has opened the possibility of home buying or upgrading a home to so many more people….

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July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

The She Shed

The She Shed – over the last few years, this term has become more and more popular amongst homeowners, renovators and women.  What does it mean? It’s a place away from the main home that is a dedicated oasis for the female of the home. It’s a place that is hers; a place for her…

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March 30, 2020March 28, 2020

5 Tips to Creating a Flawless, Cohesive, Design

If you are a big HGTV watcher, you might have noticed that no matter the show, there are certain phrases that come up over and over again when a potential buyer walks the home.   I love that they repeated… The _____ ties into… That is similar to… The ______ is repeated here as well   The home has a cohesive feeling  Whether you…

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March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

5 Way to Refresh Your Home Without Money

Have you ever had the urge, the desire, to change something in your home?   We put a lot of effort into our home – the looks, the design, the colour, the finishes. And for some reason, it never feels done. Nothing is more deflating then when your home, that you worked so hard to get just…

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January 4, 2020January 3, 2020

Old & New : Blending a New Floor with an Existing Floor

When I bought my one bed, one bath condo I knew that it wasn’t going to be my forever home. I was in my late 20’s, single and no kids (other than the dog). Logistically a one-bedroom condo wasn’t going to work long term. To have two people in this home would be crowded, never mind adding kids…

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December 29, 2019January 3, 2020

Rental Income : Preparing your Home for a Tenant

There may come a time where you decided to turn your primary residence into a rental property. This could be part of a long-term plan (like part of your retirement plan) or maybe comes out of a need. In either case, there are some things you should consider before turning your home over to a…

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September 19, 2019December 28, 2019

My House is Your House : Short-term Rentals

Short-term rental properties are a growing trend. It offers an easy way to supplement your income and for a relatively inexpensive startup cost. Then with apps like Airbnb and Home Away, getting people to see your rental is right at your fingertips.   Why is this trend spreading?  Let’s be real. It simply cost more to…

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The topics discusses on this blog have been independently researched, learnt during the Interior Design Program or have been learnt in real world from real world experiences. They are of the opinion of the author, intended to share knowledge and encourage mindful discussions. We do not claim to be register psychologist or claim to have any formal (medical) psyche training.
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