Maybe you’ve decided it’s time to install a new carpet in your home, especially after years of pets and toddlers have taken a toll on your floors. If you choose Costco to help you complete this project, they will contract with a selection of third parties, such as Shaw Flooring, to send a representative to … Read More “Here’s How Much Money You’ll Save Using Costco’s Home Renovation Service” »
When it comes to getting top dollar for your home, you’ll have to prepare it for sale. Often that means cleaning, decluttering, touching up faded paint, tightening loose cabinet hardware, and, sometimes, renovating parts of your home. Home renovation projects, however, can be expensive and don’t always give you the best bang for your buck. … Read More “These Little-Known Home Renovation Projects Will Give You The Most Resale Value” »
Rental property owners can typically deduct property taxes, insurance, interest, condo fees, repairs, utilities and other related costs. A rental property can even run at a loss allowing the taxpayer to claim deductions against their other sources of income. Rental properties: Current vs capital expenses There is a distinction between repairs and renovations for a … Read More “What expenses can you deduct when renovating a rental property?” »
Three new living options are going to be available for Canadore College students in North Bay starting this fall. It’s an effort by the college to try and curb the housing shortage in the region, that students are being affected by. There are townhomes that sit on college property that haven’t been occupied for 10 … Read More “North Bay news: Canadore College adding more student housing” »
Chip and Joanna Gaines are continuing to take over the home makeover market, from their Fixer Upper spinoffs to their own network and more. They’ve previously opened up about the major problem with their homes now that their shows are so popular, but now the duo is getting candid about the biggest challenges they face … Read More “Chip And Joanna Gaines Reveal The ‘Biggest Challenges’ They Face Compared To Some Other Home Renovation Shows” »
Photo: istockphoto.com Renovation projects can be a lot of fun. They allow folks the ability to get creative, work with their hands, or bring an idea to life. They can also increase the value of the home, improve its functionality, and solve problems homeowners have lived with for years. But, renovations have their pitfalls, and … Read More “7 Things You Didn’t Know Can Delay Your Home Renovation” »
The iconic “Brady Bunch” home where Mike, Carol, Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby and Cindy Brady cemented their status as a beloved American ’70s sitcom family is up for sale. “The possibilities are endless” for a lucky homebuyer — who will be able to ascend from the famous staircase, hang out in the groovy attic, … Read More “Brady Bunch house is up for sale, listed by HGTV in Studio City LA” »
HGTV is selling the “Brady Bunch” house in Studio City for $5.5. million, several years after its televised renovation. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will “help provide up to 250,000 meals for Turn Up! Fight Hunger, an initiative that aims to help kids live with hunger in the US through No Kid … Read More “HGTV is selling the ‘Brady Bunch’ house for $5.5. million” »
Not every town we travel to is dog friendly, let alone dogs welcoming but Virginia City Nevada loves dogs and invites you to bring them when you visit. After all, the dogs were around during Virginia City’s heyday. It just makes sense they are now too! From dog friendly places to stay to dog friendly … Read More “Dog Friendly Travel to Virginia City” »
House of the Week: This $3.4 million, six-bathroom Wychwood home was once a small bungalow The 4,000 square foot property comes with a brand new kitchen, backyard fire pit, small street garage and parking space for two cars. Environment: WychwoodAgent: Richard Himelfarb, Forest Hill Real EstatePrice: $3,489,000Size: 4,000 square feetLast renovated: 2018Bedroom: 4+2Bathroom: 6 The … Read More “This $3.4 million, six-bathroom Wychwood home was once a small bungalow” »