Tuesday, November 25, 2014 @ 11:05 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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For many homeowners reaching their golden years, the need for multiple bedrooms and expansive outdoor space diminishes as you look to retirement. Thoughts of travel, embracing a new hobby or simply taking it easy begin to take over and tiresome household chores like cleaning bathrooms and mowing the lawn can
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: downsize,stressful,moving,real estate,seniors,retirement
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 12:16 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Love it or hate it, winter is on its way. You have probably spent some time during the past month readying your outdoor spaces for the winter months, cleaning up the yard, pruning and storing outdoor furniture. Now that your garden and lawn are prepared for six, frosty months, it's
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Category: Home & Decor
Tags: winter,home,maintenance,furnace filter,energy conservation,ducts
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 @ 11:46 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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While there is likely only one person in the home who will truly enjoy it, a major garage makeover might be something on your spring home maintenance checklist. If you have ever drooled over Jay Leno's "Big Dog Garage" or secretly imagined your garage converted to an amazing man cave,
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: garage,makeover,flooring,epoxy,concrete,tiles
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 @ 10:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Though spring and summer are now over, your garden is still very much alive and needs some care to ensure it can handle the harsh winter and save you some work come spring again. Here are some tips to help you maintain your garden: 1. Don't forget to water! You
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Category: Gardening
Tags: gardening,fall,watering,pruning,tips,
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 @ 3:38 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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The prospect of making the biggest purchase of your life can be daunting, especially as a first-time buyer. Buying a home takes planning and involves some necessary steps to help you avoid disappointment, unnecessary costs and getting in over your head. Step #1: If you haven't already done so, sit
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,home,buyer,seller,downpayment,realtor,mortgage
Monday, September 15, 2014 @ 9:51 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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When you think of your home's most important features, things like foundation, windows and roof probably come to mind. Indeed these are all integral parts of your home. But did you know that your eavestroughs are just as important? With the very critical function of diverting damaging water from your
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: home maintenance,fall,autumn,gutters,eaves troughs,leaves,debris,
Thursday, August 21, 2014 @ 2:33 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Do your closets look like an episode of Hoarders? You might need professional help before the movers come. But what can you do? Yard sales and garage sales are a good start. A well-organized garage sale can rid you of a lot of stuff, especially kid's items. But what about donations?
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,moving,downsizing,purging,donation centres,Salvation Army,Goodwill
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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According to a study completed last year by U.S. research firm GfK Roper, the answer is yes! The firm separated potential buyers into three groups - baby boomers (those born between 1946-64), Generation X (those born between 1965-77) and Generation Y (those born between 1978-95). They made some interesting
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: dream home,baby boomers,Generation X,kitchen,real estate,fitness studio
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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In a perfect world, every home would come equipped with a self-cleaning, maintenance-free swimming pool that was always the perfect temperature and disappeared any time it wasn't in use. Wouldn't that be great? While a lovely addition to the backyard, pools are also costly, a lot of work and
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: swimming pool,backyard,safety,maintenance,ROI,real estate,insurance
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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While the transformation of Hamilton's waterfront is a work in progress, much has taken place over the past decade to revitalize these former industrial lands into a family-friendly destination. It's great news for residents of Hamilton and surrounding area! Here are just a few of the highlights of Hamilton's waterfront,
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Category: Events
Tags: Hamilton,waterfront,Harbour Queen,Bayfront Park,Pier 4,family,fun
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