Home Improvement Tips

With Alberta utility prices on the rise, most homeowners are looking for ways to keep their energy bills as low as possible. Implementing energy-efficient solutions around your home can reduce your property's energy consumption and lower your monthly fees. But exactly how much less can you expect to pay when you choose from the most popular energy-efficient solutions? Keep reading to find out.

Table of Contents

• Air Sealing & Upgraded Insulation: Take 15% Off Your Bill
• Optimize Your HVAC: Take 20% Off Your Bill
• Energy-Efficient Kitchen Appliances: Take 22% Off Your Bill
• Energy-Efficient Small Appliances: Take 40% Off Your Bill
• So How Much Can You Save on Utilities?
• Canada Greener Homes Grant: Energy Efficiency Is Within Reach

It would be nice to have a crystal ball that reveals what the next generation of homebuyers might favour. Fortunately, we don't need a magical vision to predict what future shoppers prefer.

While millennials account for the most significant percentage of homebuyers, some post-millennials are already buying their first homes. As a result, we can make strategic decisions about upgrades that appeal to the next cohort of shoppers.

Generation Zers—aka zoomers—were born between 1997 and 2012. Their interests are very similar to millennials. However, this generation has unique characteristics that can help us make intelligent remodelling decisions.

If we consider what zoomers want, we can plan for the things future buyers care about the most. So

Whether you’re a property manager, real estate investor, or landlord, you should be considering the best ways to make your property easier to manage and more appealing to tenants.​

In a tenant survey conducted by RentPath, 35% of tenants stated that they were most interested in gated access, and 25% indicated that they were interested in mobile-app access control. Security is a top priority for many of your tenants, which means you should prioritize practical and modern security in your apartment or condo building.

Keep reading to learn about the top four amenities to future-proof the security measures in apartment buildings and condos.​

Top Amenities For Apartment Security

Let’s discuss the top four amenities for apartment security and the

In the past, kitchens were situated at the very back of a house, where they were out of sight and out of mind. Today, the kitchen can be a focal point of any home, functioning as a place that brings families together at the beginning and end of the day. In fact, the kitchen is key to selling your house. The latest design trends and technological advances create warmth, beauty, and convenience.​

As with most modern designs, you should adopt a style that incorporates essential elements for your new kitchen. Remember that space, function, and durability are just as important as aesthetics and technology. Keep reading to learn about a few popular design choices you might want to consider for your new kitchen.​

New Cabinets: The Ultimate Blend of

At JustinHavre.com, we know that buying a property to sell goes beyond the location or the price tag of the neighbourhood, as there are many key considerations an aspiring real estate investor needs to keep in mind.

One of the most important rules is to always monitor the housing market trends and forecasts in order to spot lucrative opportunities and grab amazing properties at the right time.

That said, when you get your hands on a magnificent property, it’s still not ready to hit the listings, nor you can guarantee the sale. Without further investments into the aesthetics and the functionality of the property, you can’t hope to sell it for a higher price than you got it, and needless to say, you won’t be able to attract the homebuyers you

Fireplaces need proper care in order to remain safe to use. If you're a new Copperfield homeowner with a fireplace, there are several things you should know about the care and maintenance of your fireplace. The following tips will help you take care of your chimney and fireplace.

Service Your Fireplace Once Per Year

Fireplaces need to be serviced at least once annually, even if they're rarely used. It's easy to add this to your home winterization checklist.

Small cracks that develop in the flue, deterioration that occurs in the chimney, and even bird nests can make a fireplace unsafe to use. Servicing fireplaces can help catch these problems before they lead to chimney fires, house fires and other problems.

Most homeowners get their

HVAC systems need regular maintenance in order to work efficiently and reliably. Often, new Altadore homeowners are unaware of what kind of maintenance their HVAC systems need. If you just recently purchased a home, here's what you need to know about taking care of your HVAC system.

Change the Air Filter

Air filters clean the air that flows through your ducts. The air filter keeps contaminants out of your HVAC system and thus helps keep your HVAC system functioning properly. Air filters need to be replaced approximately every three months when the HVAC system is in use. To replace the filter, remove the filter from its slot near the return air duct, then insert the replacement. If you don't have a replacement air filter, use the old filter to

The backyard is like the home's retreat. Backyards are places where Coventry Hills homeowners go to relax, enjoy nature, and spend time with loved ones. The way the backyard is laid out will affect the way a homeowner enjoys their property. If you're trying to decide what sort of backyard design to install, this article will help you consider the possibilities.

1. Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor living spaces are very popular because they enable the homeowner to spend time outside while enjoying the kind of activities they would normally do indoors. Outdoor living spaces can include an outdoor kitchen and dining area, or an outdoor living room and lounge.

Homeowners considering this for themselves should work with an experienced contractor to

Scheduling home maintenance for the year begins with taking more of an interest in the changes that occur in the home. When it's all too easy to neglect the corners of the basement or the floorboards in the attic, it's not difficult to see why homeowners end up with major repair bills for problems that could have easily been avoided. Better home maintenance means improved safety in the home, a higher resale value, and a personal sense of pride in one's property. Start by making a list of monthly and seasonal tasks before tackling the to-do list.

Understanding the Property

Walking through a property is the best way for homeowners to begin understanding the patterns that govern their home. Is there too much pressure being put on a certain part of

Sustainable building has come a long way in a short time, which has made it difficult for the average construction company to keep pace with the new developments. Even as 3D printers spit out entire homes on test sites in mere hours and windows are developed with the help of Wi-Fi, most homes are still using a fairly traditional model of completion. Luckily, many countries are heavily invested in the green movement, and their efforts are starting to pay off. What is sustainable design and what is green technology? See how the newest green technologies break down and how they all add up to fewer emissions and cleaner air.

Geo Exchange

When a new building in Ontario was constructed under the Zero Carbon standard, one of its main features was its