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Create a fresh look for your home for less with these House & Home tips. Overhauling your entire home can be costly and time consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. Choosing smaller projects can deliver a great look in less time. Update Your Flooring Consider the function of your renovated rooms when choosing flooring for the space: a playroom will benefit from a soft floor made from play mats or carpet, for example, while laminate or hardwood flooring will…

Are you a homeowner looking to save money on your heating and power bill? If so, a Home Energy Assessment may be for you.  Homeowners will have a Certified Energy Advisor come to their home to complete a Home Energy Assessment. Energy Advisors have access to sophisticated energy analysis tools that can show you where your home can become more efficient. Best of all, you can earn rebates OR  zero percent financing for insulation and draft-proofing saving you money and…

by Crystal Stone Homes aren’t all created equally, but part of the fun of having your own home is that it is as unique as you are. So what if your living space isn’t as big as you’d like it to be? Don’t worry, we can help. Here are a few easy solutions and design tips that will help make your small home feel more spacious. Colour The right use of colour can help expand the visual appeal in a…

by Jeffrey Hodgson TORONTO — Canadian housing starts were stronger than expected in June and May figures were revised higher, according to data released on Tuesday, the latest report to show the property market rebounding from last year’s government-induced slowdown. The Canadian dollar rose from its lowest level in almost two years before a report Tuesday forecast to show the pace of home construction in June stayed above the year-to-date average for the second month in a row. The seasonally…