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Lovely Links: a Roundup of this Week's Best Links
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 11:20am. 1164 Views, 14 Comments.
Spring is in the air, and this week’s Lovely Links are spring-inspired! We’ve got the best from the web in Real Estate, Mortgages, Home Décor, Renovating, DIY Projects, Entertaining, Gardening, and of course, Our Favourite Pin!
REAL ESTATE
What do first-time homebuyers look like across the country? Are you average? Find out here.
MORTGAGES
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, the whole process may be overwhelming. This article from Househunting explains how the tighter mortgage rules are actually meant to help homebuyers avoid huge debt. Read more here.
HOME DÉCOR
Have a small space? Decorate it properly to make the most of the space that you do have. These six ideas from Style at Home are sure to help you out.
RENOVATING
If you’re thinking of renovating your…
7 Spring Cleaning Tips for the Outside of Your Home
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 5:56pm. 571 Views, 3 Comments.
Well, it’s officially spring, and the weather has been doing a great job of proving it. Sunny skies, warm winds, melting snow: it’s easy to imagine spending time outside in the sunshine, planting our gardens, and grilling up dinner with family and friends – isn’t it?
With the arrival of the new season, however, comes spring cleaning. We’ve already covered spring cleaning indoors – so what about the outdoors? That’s right; the outside of your home needs a little refresher too, and we’ve got 7 great tips to help you get started.
1. WASH THOSE WINDOWS: If the sunshine can’t get in your windows, it’s not going to feel much like spring – is it? First, take the screens out and hose them down. If they’re really dirty, take them in the bathtub and gently scrub…
10 Must-Do Spring Cleaning Tips
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 at 11:10am. 1873 Views, 0 Comments.
As the weather warms up and the season starts to change, the task of spring cleaning nears. Set aside a couple full days to get it done, order in some takeout from your favourite restaurant (there’s no time for cooking this weekend!), throw on some rubber gloves, and open the windows to let some fresh air in – it’s time to get cleaning!
Here are 10 must-do cleaning tips to make sure your home is ready for spring:
SATURDAY:
1. Go through your pantry and medicine cabinets; get rid of anything that is expired, organize the remaining items so the most-used ones are up front and centre.
2. Clean the fridge and freezer – wipe with warm water and vinegar and wipe dry before returning food to the fridge.
3. Clean the toilets, sinks, baths, and showers.
4. Change…
Natural Cleaning Ingredients & Tips for the Whole Home
Friday, February 1st, 2013 at 1:10pm. 741 Views, 0 Comments.
Cleaning the house: it has to be done, but it’s no fun; especially when you’re using harsh chemical cleansers on every surface of your home. There are countless natural alternatives, however, that will do a great job without having to use toxic ingredients. Here are four of our favourites:
Lemon: use lemon juice on its own or combined with baking soda or dishwashing detergent to wipe up tough stains, get rid of lime scale buildup, or brighten laundry. If you’ve got a smelly garbage disposal, throw half a lemon into the disposal and turn it on.
Baking Soda: mix the powder with a bit of water to make a paste, and you can get rid of serious stains. Tea and coffee stained mugs, grimy sinks, and stained utensils will look sparkly and new with just a bit of a…
Autumn Decor Must-Haves
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 at 12:07pm. 648 Views, 0 Comments.
The leaves are changing colour, the days are getting shorter, and there’s a chill in the air that we can’t ignore; this can only mean one thing: autumn is here.
With this change in season, we also make many changes in our lives. Our summer wardrobe switches out to cozy warmer clothes; light, al fresco meals make way for slowly cooked comfort food; and, of course, bright summer décor gets replaced by cozy autumn accessories.
You don’t need to do a whole-home makeover to bring the beauty of autumn into your décor, just add a few fall-inspired items to each room and you’ll be set.
Here are five autumn must-haves for your home décor:
1. Go with copper: while metallic accents are great for adding a modern, stylish touch to your home, copper offers a certain…
Happy Home Roundup: Organizing and Cleaning Edition
Friday, August 10th, 2012 at 4:06pm. 1238 Views, 0 Comments.
If your home is in need of a little pick-me-up in the form of some organization or cleaning, Smart Calgary Homes has got you covered! We’ve put together some of our favourite tips from the web, as well as from some of our great friends on Twitter and Facebook, to create this week’s Happy Home Roundup: Organizing and Cleaning Edition. Read on for the tips, and don’t forget to send some our way (via our Facebook or Twitter pages, or leave a comment, below) so we can share them with our readers.
Photo: Real Simple
Reader tips:
@CalgaryJunk (1-800-GOT-JUNK YYC), on Twitter, says: “de-clutter the house - it makes it look larger and especially great tip for people selling their homes! #giveusthejunk”
@ALookTraining (A Look Training), on Twitter, says: “It…
6 Ways to Save Money at the Calgary Stampede
Friday, July 6th, 2012 at 1:38pm. 714 Views, 3 Comments.
It’s time for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth: the Calgary Stampede! Ten days of fun, food, rides, and so much more are upon us, so let’s make the most of it, without breaking the bank.
Image: Gofest.ca
Here are 6 ways to save money at the Calgary Stampede:
1. Check for coupons and savings: There are a couple different ways to save on your admission to the Calgary Stampede. 1) Head to Mac’s and pick up two Stampede admissions for $25, and receive any two 591ml Coca-Cola products for free! And 2) pick up a 12-pack of participating coke products, and use the coupon on the box for a free kid’s admission.
2. Bring your own food: of course the food is part of the reason to go to the Stampede… corn dogs, mini doughnuts, fried – well, fried anything! But…
Beat Summer Heat In Your Home
Friday, June 29th, 2012 at 7:33am. 1365 Views, 0 Comments.
Summertime has arrived and while it’s nice to finally see some sunshine, that sun can heat up our homes, increase our bills (air conditioning can be pricey!), and leave us hot and uncomfortable by the end of the day. There are ways to keep cool and not break the bank, however.
Photo Credit: Widecraft.com
Here are 5 easy tips to help you and your family beat the heat:
1. Install a ceiling fan: ceiling fans are much cheaper to install and run than air conditioners, and will reduce the temperature of a room (or area of your home) by three or four degrees on average. Make sure you have the fan running in the correct direction, and that you can feel the air blowing down (the reverse way helps keep your home warm in the winter).
2. Close the curtains: invest in…
Easter Made Easy!
Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 2:44pm. 562 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…
Increasing the Value of Your Home
Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 7:34am. 2127 Views, 0 Comments.
If you’re selling your home, you’re probably trying to figure out how to increase the value of your home. If you start renovating, will there be a guaranteed return on your investment? Should you work on big or small projects?
We’ve compiled five tips on how to increase the value of your home, over at Set Your Stage’s blog. Click on the link below to check them out!
Set Your Stage’s Blog: Increase the Value of Your Home
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