DIY home renovation is something thousands of people devote weekend after weekend to and there is something to be said for the satisfaction that comes from seeing a transformation that you effected yourself. DIY jobs are particularly popular with those intending to sell their Waterloo Region home. After all, who really wants to invest too […]
A fireplace has long been an item that is often found on many a home buyer’s wishlist, ranking right up there in popularity with hardwood floors and granite countertops. These buyers are usually only expecting to see a fireplace in the living room though; ready to serve as the centre of the heart of their […]
There are a lot of things to love about the autumn. The crisp air, the chance to get outdoors for a few hours for perhaps the last few times of the year and of course, Halloween. But the real appeal of autumn for most people is that short period of time when the leaves change […]
Most of us have a nagging issue or two in our homes that we would like to fix. Maybe your kitchen is just too dark to work in comfortably, or your bathroom is stuck in the Seventies. Such things are often a background nuisance you work around when living in your home, but should you […]
When it comes to commissioning home improvements, the primary purpose of the undertaking is to improve the current owner’s enjoyment of their home. Many homeowners also believe that they will be increasing at least the perceived value of their home as well. And in some instances they are correct. Kitchen and bathroom remodels usually top […]
If you have shopped for a home in recent years you will probably have noticed that certain home features always seem to be played up as selling points in the listings. Hardwood floors. Wood burning fireplaces. And more and more often these days, granite kitchen countertops. Granite kitchen countertops really are the ‘hot’ countertop material […]
Converting your unused attic space into an area of your Waterloo Region home that is both functional and attractive can be a great way to add to both its perceived value and the enjoyment you and your family get from living in it. There are a number of ways to make the most of an attic […]
Not everyone is blessed with a “green thumb.” Some of us in fact are the kind of people who can kill a plant just by looking at it. That does not have to mean however that if you don’t have the spare cash to employ a full time gardener that you have to be stuck […]
As a Waterloo Region homeseller maybe you know that your home could do with a little extra staging help. But as you are selling the home – and probably hoping to buy a new one at the same time – you probably don’t want to spend a lot of money on implementing them. However, the […]
Your new Waterloo Region home looks clean, but is it really healthy? Sick home syndrome is a real thing, and it is not something you want your home to ‘catch’. Whether you are planning on moving, have just moved in, or simply want to make sure that your living spaces are as healthy as possible […]
When you are selling a home – especially if it is the first time you will be doing so – it often seems like everyone has some (often unsolicited) advice for you. However, not all of it will be accurate, meaning you’ll have to learn a little about seperating truths from myths. To help you, […]
For many, the first time they really begin tackling a lot of home decorating is when they finally move into a first Waterloo Region home of their own. And with no more restrictions and landlord’s (or parents’) rules to follow, and endless TV shows to be inspired by, it can be easy to get carried […]
Most homes need at least a little repairing, staging and touching up before they are put on the market for sale, especially when it comes to the often forgotten, but hugely important, exterior and the home’s curb appeal. As people do tend to pay far more attention to the inside of their homes than the […]
In many ways, fixer upper properties are rather appealing to some home buyers. Sometimes taking on a less than perfect home can mean getting more house for your money or getting a foot into a desirable neighbourhood that they may not have otherwise been able to afford to consider. Sounds like a great idea maybe, […]
Every house comes with its set of problems. You would be very lucky to find a house without that awkward corner or a window that could have been more centered, even if it is fairly new. And these flaws could potentially be off-putting to home buyers when it comes time to sell up and move […]