People spend most of their days and nights at home, but they may not realize how the house could have dangers in every room. These risk areas cover the most common safety hazards homeowners need to observe regularly. Summary: Home Safety Measures Ventilation & Air Quality: Maintain proper ventilation, especially with natural gas appliances, to prevent harmful gas accumulation and ensure good air quality. Furniture Safety: Secure furniture to the wall, especially in homes with children or in earthquake-prone areas, to prevent injuries from falling furniture. Electrical & Hot Water Safet ..read more

In Canada, house fires are pretty common. There are around 24,000 house fires each year that result in 377 deaths and 3,048 injuries annually. Most of the culprits for these house fires can be narrowed down to cooking equipment, flammable liquids, and cigarettes. Fires are also most likely to happen in the kitchen, bedrooms, and living rooms. Unfortunately, accidents happen, and no one can predict when a fire is about to happen. Although it’s near impossible to prevent a fire from completely happening, there are a lot of things homeowners can do to diminish the chances of fires from ultimately ..read more

Have you been thinking of selling your home? The staging process is one of the most important steps, but it often gets overlooked. Keeping your home show-ready means ensuring your home looks its best so potential buyers can see themselves living there. That includes decluttering, deep cleaning, and arranging furniture to create an open and inviting space. This blog post will give you a step-by-step guide on cleaning your home for the perfect showing. First-time sellers and experts alike can make great impressions on potential buyers by sticking to these six pre-staging cleaning tips. Remove Al ..read more

When a North Calgary homeowner is choosing a new carpet for their home, they have a lot of different choices. Color, length, pattern—all of these are important choices and can drastically change the look of a room. Another important factor homeowners need to consider is the material the carpet is made from, with each material having their own advantages to set them apart. Here are some of the different carpet material types on the market today. Nylon Carpet Starting with the most popular choice, nylon carpet is strong and durable. Nylon is synthetic, and it’s easy to maintain. It is resistant ..read more

In recent years, commercial real estate has overcome several challenges and shows exciting promise for the future. The newest technology advances have given rise to many security innovations that make commercial real estate properties safer and more secure for tenants and businesses and make building operations more convenient. To make the most of the growing market, you need an awareness of the top security technology trends that will make your properties not only more secure but more attractive to potential tenants. Read on to learn about the top four security technology trends for comm ..read more

All of an East Calgary home’s floors are important, but one of the most important is the kitchen floor. With how common drops and spills are in kitchens, kitchen floors have to be able to withstand a lot of potential damage. Because of this, kitchen floors are made from durable materials, which won’t break easily when someone drops a plate or a handful of silverware. There are a lot of different options homeowners can pick from when it comes to kitchen floor materials. Here are some of the best and most popular floor types and why they are good choices for any kitchen. Tile Flooring When it co ..read more

Whether you opt to buy a home, sell your residence, rent a property, or develop a new construction home there are near-countless housing options in Calgary. Condo living in Calgary is an excellent option with a ton of benefits. A condo is easy to maintain, cost-efficient, and, in many cases, located in the best neighbourhoods in Calgary. And the good news is, styling a condo is no different from a house. Here we have listed ten popular condo styles in real estate today. Keep reading to decide which condo type is best for your personality and lifestyle. Art Deco Art Deco, short for Art Decorati ..read more

Home fences do more than just keep the dog in the yard. They provide an important design element to the property. Different fencing options affect not just the aesthetics, but also the security to the structure and grounds of a home. Here are a few options homeowners can choose from if they're looking for the right fence. PVC A PVC fence can be fashioned to look like a traditional picket fence. By replacing the wood with PVC, the overall cost of the fencing decreases significantly. The trade-off is a PVC fence won't be as durable as the wooden stakes are. Despite this, PVC is fashioned to stav ..read more

Basements can be very useful spaces. For Southwest Calgary homeowners seeking an extra area in their home where they can store boxes, hide unused holiday decorations or even spend time with family, a basement can be the solution. The functionality of the space and what the space can be used for depends on the type of basement. Generally speaking, basements can be divided into two categories: finished and unfinished. Before purchasing a home with a basement, it's important to be aware of the differences between a finished and unfinished basement. These spaces can be very different from one anot ..read more

When buying a new tree for a yard or garden, there are a lot more aspects to consider than just how much sun they get and how fast they grow. There are a lot of popular trees South Calgary homeowners think they love until they own one. Whether it’s because of how many leaves they have to rake or how they attract harmful pests near homes, homeowners need to know what to avoid when choosing a new tree so they don't end up with one that causes more harm than good. Here is what all homeowners need to know about bad trees and how to avoid them. Troublesome Root Systems All plants have roots, and tr ..read more