Are buyers looking for just bedrooms and bathrooms? No, buying is about the psychology of how something makes you feel. After 30 years of selling homes, we understand the importance of these little things and how to effectively create a connection between a buyer and a prospective home. The science of smell shows that scent, emotion and memory are all intertwined, making how your home smells very important!
Category: Home Care
Outdoor Space Improvements
Vancouver Island is a very unique and outdoorsy place to live with the mildest weather in Canada, which is perfect for creating your own Westcoast outdoor environment outside on your deck or patio. The beauty of outdoor space is that it extends your living space, and studies show spending time outdoors can reduce blood pressure, muscle tension and heart rate. Finding ways to rock your outdoor space is the perfect opportunity to spend more time outside and create your own outdoor oasis!
Cost Effective Ways to Keep Your Home Cool
Gillette & Associates tips for keeping your home cool during the summer months.
Spring Home Preparation
Gillette & Associates guide to preparing your home for spring
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Here on the West Coast Spring is in the air – even though that air is still got a chill to it!
GAS FIREPLACE VS. ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
Everyone loves to cozy up to a fireplace in the winter. An electric or gas fireplace can be an amazing option if you don’t want to deal with the mess or safety concerns that come with burning wood. That leaves you with the choice of a gas fireplace vs. electric fireplace when you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
With the cooler temperatures and falling leaves we are reminded that the fall season is quickly upon us. As the seasons change so do our activities and the needs around the home. It’s a great time to do some seasonal maintenance to keep your home running smoothly and efficiently. Some attention now will ensure you are not caught unprepared. We’ve prepared an easy checklist to help give your home some TLC for the months ahead.
10 Worthwhile Home Renovations
We are often asked what are the most important areas of the home to renovate when it comes time to sell. Strategic upgrades will increase the value of your home and they don’t have to be major renovations. We have compiled a list that will go a long way in improving the value of your home and appeal to buyers. The following 10 home upgrades range from DIY to more major renovations. Happy Renovating!
Pros and Cons of Artificial Grass
As the weather warms up and we start to venture outdoors, around the neighbourhoods far and wide are the sounds of lawn mowers being dusted off and roaring to life. The unmistakable smell of a freshly cut lawn means spring at last but as time becomes more and more precious the argument of artificial grass versus a live lawn is an interesting debate.
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Your Home
Spring is finally in the air and it’s the perfect time to get your home looking its best for when our gorgeous Vancouver Island weather arrives! Start checking off our to-do list to get your home looking shipshape for Spring!
Prepare Your Home for Fall
September is typically a busy month with kids going back to school and outdoor enthusiasts trying to squeeze in a few more island adventures before the weather turns cold. So although you are probably trying to take advantage of those final lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, we thought we’d help get you started with your home maintenance checklist for September. With cooler climates looming, you’ll soon be taking refuge inside, so it’s a good time to think about giving your home a little TLC.
5 Decorating No No’s
As home marketing professionals there are days when we have to remind ourselves that it takes time, patience and sometimes a few odd choices before we get it right. Although scouring Pinterest for inspiration decorating is great, we thought it would also be helpful to identify some of the most common blunders.
