Single and Shared Living Arrangements Can Affect Real Estate Potential…… Statistics show that over one quarter of adults live alone – a number that has continued to rise over the past several decades. Moreover, a recent survey suggested that another one-third of all adults live in a shared housing arrangement ...
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Give Outdoor Furniture a Facelift… As the summer stretches on, and your patio furnishings start to show the signs of use, you may want to try these simple ways of restoring them to their original lustre. Before trying any of these techniques, always test in an inconspicuous area first. For ...
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Don’t Let Your Roof Become Compromised… With the risk of severe weather seeming to increase year after year, it may be prudent to take the time to check the condition of your roof before an emergency arises. As a homeowner, you want to know that your roof can withstand fierce ...
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Getting the Most out of Outdoor Living Space…. Many homeowners cherish the opportunity to spread their common-area living space into the great outdoors by utilizing their deck, patio or open porch. For some, a gazebo-type screen or retractable awning is all that’s required, but others are more inclined to follow ...
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Sharing the Responsibility of Fences… There’s an old adage that says, “Good fences make good neighbours”. If you own property that shares a border with another owner’s property, then you know the wisdom of this statement. So, if you are dissatisfied with the condition, style or position of a fence ...
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Watch Out for Carbon Monoxide in Your Home Carbon Monoxide (CO) is invisible and odourless, so you can’t actually “watch out for it”. However, you should monitor for it because an excessive build-up of this gas in your home can be deadly. Fortunately, there are many types of Carbon Monoxide ...
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Legalization of Non-Medical Cannabis Please click here for more information on the City of Abbotsford Website. ...
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Be Prepared for More Home Deliveries….. As retailers continue to evolve their delivery services, consumer shopping habits are sure to change – and drive a need for modifications around the home. For example, we will likely rely more on overnight and same-day deliveries for the timely arrival of necessities such ...
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What Type of New Home Are You Qualified to Buy? When you think about looking for a new home, one of the first questions that probably comes to mind is: “What type of property can I afford?” That’s an important question because your price range is a major determining factor ...
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Everything Depends on Your Foundation… Many house-dwellers might be surprised that the main purpose of their home’s eavestroughs and and downpipes is to protect the building’s foundation. If water poured straight to the ground from the roof, it would pool around the house perimeter, eventually compromising the stability of the ...
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