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27Sep
Update your decor for fall without breaking the bank
Design & Decor

The cool, soft breezes of fall announce the end of summer and the beginning of the crisp autumn season. A superb time to upgrade your decor for the fall. The first step in updating your home with modern and cozy fall decor, is to declutter and remove summer related items. Fortunately, with just a little creativity and effort, and not a lot of money, fall updating is easy. Here are ten tips to update your decor for fall without breaking the bank.

Tip 1: Paint a Fresh Coat of Rich, Warm Color on the Walls or Accent Pieces

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15Sep
Just in time for TIFF: Transform your family room into the perfect movie theatre
Design & Decor

The 2016 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) marks the beginning of the fall prestige season. The TIFF award winning movies generate much excitement amongst movie buffs as they anticipated the release of these select movies in the upcoming year. Are you one of these film enthusiast? Wouldn’t it be great if you had a home theater to enjoy these magnificent films?  Just in time for TIFF, here are a few tips for transforming your family room into the perfect movie theater.

1.A (4K) HDTV or Projector Will Best Replicate the Movie Theater Experience

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27Aug
Back to school: 5 Ideas for the perfect children’s Study Space
Design & Decor

A special, personalized study space will encourage your child to do their homework and to stay organized. The ideal study space should be well lit, clutter free, and have minimal distractions. But the area should also reflect your child’s style and be a comfort zone to learn, discover, work, and grow.  Consider these five ideas for the perfect children’s study space.

1.Set a Quiet Mood in Study Space by Decorating in Calming Colors

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11Aug
5 things to consider before choosing a mortgage
Savvy Buyer

Buying a new home is an exciting and wonderful time. But once the process starts, future homeowners quickly find out that a lot of hard work and planning must come first before the highly anticipated move-in date: saving for the downpayment, the exhausting process of finding the perfect home, and obtaining the best mortgage to fit your financial situation. Unfortunately, in the rush to move into their perfect new home, some future homeowners neglect to investigate the best options for a mortgage and instead take the first one that comes along. A mortgage, however, is a long-term commitment and should be entered into carefully. Otherwise, a homeowner could end up with the wrong loan and potential financial problems. Here are five things to consider before choosing a mortgage.

Obtain a Copy of Your Current Credit Report

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28Jul
How to throw the best Summer BBQ party
Community & Lifestyle

Summer BBQ parties are a fantastic opportunity for family and friends to gather, grill their favourite meats, sip cool drinks and reconnect. The most important step in throwing a successful BBQ party is planning: for instance, what food and drinks will you serve, how will you decorate, and what entertainment will your guests enjoy.  Here are several suggestions on how to throw the best summer BBQ party of the year.

Make Your BBQ Party a Group Effort by Going Potluck-Style

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24Jul
First Time home buyers: 5 tips to help you save for a down payment
Savvy Buyer

Deciding to buy your first home is an exciting and fun time. But saving for your first downpayment, which is a one-time cash payment you provide at the closing and is typically 20 percent of the home’s cost, can be challenging and intimidating. However, with a little financial homework, time, and commitment the process of saving for your down payment will go smoothly. Below are five tips to help first-time home buyers save for a down payment.

1.Determine What You Can Afford and Plan a Budget for Saving for Your Down Payment

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25Jun
Secrets to Fabulous Landscape Lighting for your Home
Home Improvement

Gorgeous landscape lighting for your home will not only enhance the beauty of your property but also provide safety and security.  And with the right combination of ambient and task lighting, creating a yard that is as beautiful at night as during the day can easily be accomplished.  When deciding where to place landscape lights it is important to keep in mind your views from indoors, the focal points in the yard you want to highlight, safety and security.  Also, creating a sense of depth throughout the landscape will add ambiance and personality to your yard. Here are several secrets to fabulous landscape lighting for your home.

Landscape Lights Should Focus on Several Important Areas

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17Jun
Father’s day activities in Vaughan, Newmarket, and Bowmanville.
Community & Lifestyle

Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your dad how much you appreciate and love him. And while an extravagant gift may seem a good way to show your gratitude, the gift of spending quality time with your dad, doing an activity he loves, will be something he will treasure for a lifetime. Fortunately, if you live in Vaughan, Newmarket or Bowmanville Ontario, there are many fantastic opportunities to enjoy this important day with your dad. Below are several Father’s Day activities in Vaughan, Newmarket, and Bowmanville your dad is sure to enjoy.

If Your Dad Loves Riding Roller Coasters or Viewing Art Vaughan is the Place to be on Father’s Day

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07Jun
5 ideas for a beautifully draped home
Design & Decor

Drapes will add elegance and personality to your home whether you are using them to subtly or dramatically frame a window or to create an indoor or outdoor space.  When deciding how to use drapes best in and around your home, consider the use of the space and whether the drapes will be an accent piece or a noticeable focal point.  Below are 5 ideas to a beautifully draped home.

Drapes with Bright, Fun Colors and Patterns Will Add Rich Style to Your Windows and Enhance the View Outdoors

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30May
Budget Friendly ways to Deck out the Patio
Home Improvement

Summer is just around the corner, and the warm sunshine is beckoning you to spruce up your patio for the outdoor season. Don’t be overwhelmed.  Creating a beautiful, inviting and functional patio at a reasonable price can be accomplished with a little planning and elbow grease. Here are five budget-friendly ways to deck out your patio for your family and friends to enjoy all summer long.

Give Your Structurally Sound Patio A Facelift

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