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03Jan
Our Step by Step Guide to Relocating to Durham Region
Community & Lifestyle

Packing up your current life and moving to a new location can be a challenge, but it also opens up a new world full of opportunity and excitement! Durham Region is one of the best locations in Ontario for taking the next steps in your life, so to help you feel more even comfortable with your new surroundings, here is our step by step guide to relocating to the area.

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28Sep
Our Favourite Places for Thanksgiving Shopping in Whitby
Community & Lifestyle

Not far from the busy rush of Toronto is the smaller, quainter community of Whitby. The charming downtown area and variety of shopping options make it the perfect spot for you to enjoy the fall colours while checking items off your list and avoiding the busy crowds of the city. If you are searching for some shopping inspiration, these are some of our favourite places for Thanksgiving shopping in Whitby.

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21Sep
To Do’s: Your Fall Home Checklist
Savvy Owner

Fall is the time to prepare for the upcoming school year and immerse yourself in the daily routines that shape your year. With summer coming to a close and the cooler fall air in the atmosphere, adapting your life for the upcoming season ahead of time will make the transition smoother. Make your fall preparations easier with this handy fall home checklist.

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07Sep
6 Ways to Make Your School Lunch Prep Easier
Community & Lifestyle

The lazy atmosphere of those long, hot days of summer are almost over and the anticipation for the start of a new school year is in the air. Start your busy year off on the right foot and prepare ahead of time for school lunches with these 6 ways to make school lunch prep easier.

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27Jul
Kitchen Backsplash: Mosaic Tile Vs. Natural Stone
Design & Decor

The elegance and design of your kitchen is achieved through a combination of many factors, including how well your backsplash compliments the interior decor of the room. Though there are many different choices for backsplash, two of the current trending styles are mosaic tile and natural stone. Before you make your choice, ensure that you are informed about the benefits as well as the disadvantages of each. Here is some information on mosaic tile vs. natural stone backsplashes.

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11May
5 Ways to Incorporate Colour Into Your Bathroom
Design & Decor

 

The bathroom is the room in the house that is often overlooked when it comes to adding colour, but colour is the perfect way to refresh the room and make it look newer. To help add new life to your room, here are 5 ways to incorporate colour into your bathroom.  

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23Nov
Your Winter Home Checklist
Home Improvement

The beauty and serenity that come with winter weather are just around the corner, and your family should embrace and enjoy the snow, instead of worrying about your home. To avert your attention from the tasks that need to be completed and to get a head start on your winter home preparation, allowing you to appreciate the cold season, here is a helpful winter checklist for your home.

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15Jun
Our Favourite Places to Throw a Father’s Day Picnic in Vaughan
Community & Lifestyle

Celebrate Dad this year by taking him into the great outdoors to enjoy family, sunshine, and good food. June 18th is National Picnic Day, as well as Father’s Day, so it is a perfect opportunity to participate in both occasions at the same time! Here are some of our favourite places to throw a Father’s Day picnic in Vaughan.

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25May
Asphalt or Interlock: Which is Better for Your Driveway?
Home Improvement
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10May
New Home Warranty: What is Covered, and What is Not
Savvy Buyer

When purchasing a new home, a “New Home Warranty” is an option that must be offered to the purchaser to help cover malfunctions or damage in the first few years of owning the home. Under the New Home Warranty Act in Ontario, there are legal specifications for what must  be covered. Here is a detailed explanation of what the warranty will cover, and what it will not.

About New Home Warranties

In Ontario, the majority of new homes are given new home warranties. The main company that manages these new home warranties is Tarion. This company is dedicated to serving the public interest by “promoting fairness and building confidence in the new home buying experience.” Tarion offers information on one, two, and seven year warranties, as well as ensuring that the laws for new builds are followed, so the consumer is protected. Under the New Home Warranties Act of Ontario, the builder is required to guarantee to the purchaser that the home has been built by officially registered professionals and is free from defects in construction, is suitable for living, and it is built in accordance with the regulations of the Ontario Building Code. Under these regulations, there are certain defects that are covered under a new home warranty,and some that are not.

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