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.
Explore the importance of home care when trying to prepare your home for sale, insure that your home maintains its quality and strengthen curb appeal.
Category: Home Care
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.
Chattels vs Fixtures
Many people can understandably get confused by certain aspects of real estate law, and one such area which often causes confusion are matters involving fixtures and chattel.
Get the Mid-Century Look
It may be 2016, but the nostalgic style and architecture of the 50’s is all the rage. Perhaps it’s a revolt against the mass-produced, as we are growing tired and bored of houses that all look the same, and crave the custom made and uniqueness of the mid-century era.
Springtime Curb Appeal
Spring is in the air, and whether or not you are planning to list your home this season, consider updating the outside of your home and see how you can drastically improve your homes curb appeal.
How to choose the right lightbulb
With new, energy-efficient lighting standards come new kinds of light bulbs and more choices than ever. So how do you decide which bulb is best for your home and budget?
Home Improvement Tips
Whether you are planning to sell your house today, or planning for the future, there are a number of inexpensive improvements that will go a long way toward increasing your enjoyment of your home, while adding to its value.
Energy Saving Gadgets
As environmentally conscious consumers we at DG|associates are constantly looking for energy-saving products to help the environment and save money. With so many manufacturers offering more “green” gadgets than ever before it can be almost impossible to choose. In order to help you decide which gadgets are right for you we have assembled a list of our top 6 gadgets we believe are worth the investment!
Common Mistakes Costing You Thousands
We are in an information age where almost limitless information is at your fingertips yet there are still several mistakes that buyers typically make that end up costing them money, time and stress. Carefully choosing your Realtor who is committed to devoting the time and has the experience needed to save you energy, stress and money is key to avoiding these mistakes or others.
