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March 05, 2026 | Natalie Noble
A little goes a long way: Spring home tips and tasks that pay off
"A lot of this work is proactive rather than reactive and can save money in the long run," said Jeff Howells, professional home inspector with Nu Level Inspections.
Here are his top spring maintenance tasks for homeowners, inside and out:
Nov. 01, 2012 | CREBNow
How To: Prepare Your Car for Winter
Now that a blanket of white has covered the city — enough to enable the opening of several nearby ski hills — Calgarians are starting to utter that six letter word that some delight in and others dread: winter. For those who have one, your vehicle is an important tool in the winter season which you rely on to get you from point A to point B in wet, snowy and sometimes icy conditions. With a few simple steps, your car will be raring to go for winter, even if you aren't.
Dec. 08, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Four Christmas light safety tips to avoid falls, fires and shocks
As Clark Griswold’s experience in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” illustrates, installing Christmas lights can be fraught with danger without the right precautions.
Nov. 24, 2021 | CREBNow
Radon tips for homeowners
November is national Radon Action Month. Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive gas that can leach into homes from the soil through gaps or cracks in the foundation, pipes and drains.
Oct. 26, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Four ways to finance your next home renovation
Canadians have renovations on the brain.
Oct. 06, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Eight cleaning hacks for a spotless home
House cleaning can feel like an endless struggle, but it doesn't always have to be. The key is to work smarter, not harder, and these eight cleaning hacks will help you do just that.
Sept. 29, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Five DIY painting tips for professional results
A fresh coat of paint is one the easiest ways to shake up your home's design and completely change the feel of a room.
Aug. 25, 2021 | Geoff Geddes
Why do-it-yourself homes sales are a major "don't"
July 15, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Four backyard staging tips to make your home 'sale-ready,' inside and out
Especially in the summer months, when outdoor spaces often look their best, a well-staged backyard can be a major selling point and might just help you seal the deal with a buyer.
July 09, 2021 | Tyler Difley












