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Gardening in Calgary 101
Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 8:54am. 75 Views, 0 Comments.
Gardening in Calgary isn’t always an easy task. After all, our weather can be harsh – stiflingly hot one day, snow the next – you need to make sure that you’re planting the right things (in the right places!).
First and foremost, it’s important for you to know that there are different plant hardiness zones in Calgary (due to microclimates, wind protection, sun exposure, etc.); but, for the most part the city falls in 3A. This will affect what plant varieties you intend to grow, and where you grow them.
Photo: Curbly
Next, you must choose a space. If you’ve already got a garden, great! If you have a small space (or if you live in a condo or apartment), you will need to create a space. Kevin Kossowan’s site is a great resource for those who are looking to…
Did you win the $150 River Cafe gift card?
Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 9:01am. 123 Views, 0 Comments.
It’s spring in Calgary, it’s Friday, and the weekend is forecasted to be a gorgeous one (plus, it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday!). What more could you ask for?
Photo Credit: River Cafe
For one lucky Calgarian, this day just got even better! Congratulations, Alastair G, you won the $150 River Café gift card! Please send your contact information to smartcalgaryhomes@gmail.com. Alastair was chosen via Random.org, the random number generator.
For those of you who entered and didn’t win, there is a new contest coming up next week! Stay tuned for details.
In-Season Spring Recipes
Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 8:35am. 489 Views, 0 Comments.
When seasons change, so does the menu. Heavy comfort food is replaced by lighter dishes using in-season ingredients. Drinks are no longer made to warm you up, but to cool you down. Here are a few spring-inspired recipes to help you cook for the season:
Photo: S’Mores Cookies – Stephanie Arsenault, globaldish.ca
Non-Alcoholic Sangria: from The Kitchn
Tomato Basil Tarts: from Food Network Canada
Spring Vegetable Lasagna: from My Recipes
Asparagus Gruyere Tart: from Martha Stewart
S’Mores Cookies: from Global Dish
Get the outside of your home ready for spring!
Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 11:33am. 664 Views, 0 Comments.
Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting under furniture and opening the windows to let some fresh air in; sometimes the outdoors needs a little freshening up too!
Photo: Home Depot Garden Club
Here are 10 ways to brighten up your home’s exterior and yard:
1. Get those windows squeaky clean: First, give the outside of the windows a good rinse with a hose. Next, wash them with a mixture of warm water, white vinegar, and a little bit of dish soap; rinse well and dry them off. Wash the inside of the window with vinegar, and wipe with newspaper. Take the screens off and wash them with the same mixture as you used on the outside of the windows, and use a soft-bristled brush to scrub, if necessary.
2. Power wash: Use a power washer to clean the siding of your…
A Spring Contest: Win a $150 River Cafe Gift Card!
Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 10:08am. 1754 Views, 0 Comments.
It’s time for another great giveaway from Smart Calgary Homes! This month, we want you to enjoy the city in the height of spring; and what better place to do so than the beautiful Prince’s Island Park?
We’re giving away a $150 gift certificate to the River Café – the perfect spot to sit out on the sunny patio and enjoy the award-winning cuisine, or spend an evening in the rustic dining room next to the fire.
Photo Credit: Stephanie Arsenault - Global Dish
To have your chance to win this fantastic prize, all you have to do is go to our Facebook page, “Like” us, and let us know what your favourite thing about Calgary in the spring is. For a bonus entry, tweet “I just entered to win a $150 @RiverCafeCalg gift card from @calgaryremax and so should you!…
Calgary Real Estate Market Overview: First Quarter of 2012
Friday, April 13th, 2012 at 10:36am. 885 Views, 0 Comments.
We’re already a quarter of the way through the year (can you believe it?), and it’s a great time to look at where the Calgary housing market stands. Here’s a brief summary of the Calgary Regional Housing Market (CREB) Statistics released on April 2, 2012:
Image: CREB
Calgary’s market is still strong – a sign that our economy is steady, and that buyers and sellers are confident. According to CREB, “After the first quarter of 2012, sales are up by 7.3 per cent over the same time last year.”
The supply and demand for properties is not in balance, however, and there is a tight inventory. Despite this, CREB says that “single family homes continue to record strong activity, with sales increasing by 10.3 per cent at the end of the first quarter.”
The apartment…
Easter Made Easy!
Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 2:44pm. 323 Views, 0 Comments.
If you’re hosting an Easter meal this weekend, are you feeling a little unprepared? There’s so much involved, after all: menu planning, décor, and deciding whether to do brunch, lunch, or dinner. We’ve scoured the web for all the best resources to help you make your Easter entertaining breezy and stress-free!
Photo: Stylelist.com
Menu Planning: Take a look at these lovely links before you decide on whether to settle with brunch, lunch or dinner. There are also some great suggestions as to what style to go for (ie: casual, fun, elegant).
18 Tipples to Serve at an Easter Meal – YumSugar
Easter Menus – Martha Stewart
Charming Yellow and Blue Easter Brunch – HGTV
Pastel Eats for Easter – YumSugar
18 Festive Easter Menus – MyRecipes
Delicious Easter Brunch…
April Showers & An Urban Barn Contest Winner Announcement
Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 8:35am. 142 Views, 2 Comments.
They say April showers bring May flowers, but all of this sunshine we’ve been having will probably work its magic as well! That said, it’s the perfect time to open your windows, let some fresh air in, and get decorating for the season!
To help get one lucky reader started, we have a $100 Urban Barn gift card to give away! After looking over all of the fantastic entries, we have a winner! Congratulations, Michele A, you’re our winner! Please send your contact information to smartcalgaryhomes@gmail.com so we can get you your prize.
If you didn’t win, stay tuned for more great contests coming up this month!
DIY or Hire a Pro?
Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 10:54am. 1192 Views, 0 Comments.
When you’re planning on doing a home project, do you do it yourself, or hire a contractor? It’s tough to know when to take it in your own hands – especially if you don’t have much experience. If you’re not sure, it’s always best to do your research, consider the pros and cons, and consult the experts.
Before getting started, here are some basic tips and guidelines when it comes to home projects:
PAINTING – DIY: Get the necessary equipment (good brushes, rollers, tape, primers, etc.) and make a game plan. Give yourself more time than expected to complete your project, and know that if you’re painting an entire room, that room will not be of use for a while. Give the paint ample time to dry before replacing furniture and any wall décor.
PLUMBING –…
Out with the old & in with the new: an Urban Barn contest
Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at 8:44am. 650 Views, 1 Comments.
After what feels like a very long, albeit balmy, winter, spring has officially sprung, Calgary (just ignore the snow on the ground…)! It’s the perfect time to get started on switching out your winter décor for the lighter, spring-themed variety.
So what do you do to change up your décor? Get rid of heavy textiles? Incorporate fresh flowers and greens into and otherwise colourless room? Increase natural light by replacing heavy curtains with pale, sheer ones?
Photo: Urban Barn
Whatever it is that you do, we want you to share it with us! Head to our Facebook page, “Like” us, and tell us what you do to change your winter décor to spring; you’ll be automatically entered to win a $100 gift card for Urban Barn!
If you're not sure what to do with your décor,…
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