29 June 2010

Know your risks! – Emergency Preparedness Tips

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26 June 2010

Housing Future – Bullish or Bearish?

Bulls and Bears: Which way are we really going? Posted by CalgaryMortgageBlog.ca on June 25, 2010 Being an avid news reader, I note that on a daily basis there seems to be a dramatic swing between…

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25 June 2010

Plan of the Week – “Charming single-level living!”

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23 June 2010

Architects Share Home Design Trends

Financial considerations and Americans' evolving lifestyles are driving preferences in home design. According to the latest Home Design Trends Survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA),…

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18 June 2010

Plan of the Week – “Versatile Narrow Design”

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17 June 2010

The History and Health Benefits of Hot Tubs

As we continue our father-inspired topics this week, we visit one of Dad’s favourite back yard features - the hot tub. It does not seem to matter whether we are vibrant zoomers, broken boomers, or…

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16 June 2010

Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!

While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or an elaborate grill-zebo, dads and…

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15 June 2010

Media Rooms – Home entertainment at its finest!

Are you new to home theatre? Don't know where to begin? Thankfully there are many resources available to help you through the many options available to you, whether you are a DIY-er or want to bring…

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14 June 2010

The Garage – Not just a dumping ground!

Whether you have a single garage or a drool-worthy 3-car space, one thing seems to inevitably happen – vehicles gradually get nudged out of the space by ever-growing piles of “stuff”. With a bit of…

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14 June 2010

Papa-Palooza For Father’s Day week!

All this week leading up to Father’s Day, we will be posting blogs and Tweets on house topics with Dad in mind. Monday: Garages – More than a dumping ground! Tuesday: Media rooms - Home…

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11 June 2010

Plan of the Week – “Graceful Baby Boomer”

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9 June 2010

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4 June 2010

Plan of the Week – “Natural Harmony”

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28 May 2010

Canada’s housing market safe from foreclosure wave

An article in today's Financial Post dispels the fears of a "housing bubble" in Canada. Canada won't fall victim to foreclosure wave: Report John Shmuel, Financial Post  Published: Friday, May 28,…

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28 May 2010

Plan of the Week – “Every Comfort Included!”

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21 May 2010

Plan of the Week – “Get Away in the Trailseeker!”

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20 May 2010

Top 10 Things to do on May Long Weekend

The May long weekend is upon us and the promise of spring is all around. The long weekend can be relaxing, productive or both! Just in case you are wondering what to do with your first long weekend,…

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19 May 2010

Water conservation to be built into (Alberta) code

Being from BC, we had always thought of ourselves as being the true stewards of the environment. However, our neighbors due East are giving us a serious run for our money! Alberta has a number of…

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18 May 2010

Canadian Mortgage Trend – Hybrid Mortgages Catching On

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14 May 2010

Plan of the Week – “Call to the Country”

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