Most people don’t enjoy having bugs as house guests. To help keep those pesky insects outside instead of in, here are a few tricks that might do the job.   Keep a clean home With regular dusting, vacuuming and washing all surfaces of your house, it helps achieve a bug- free home. Be sure to sweep up; crumbs can attract bugs. Also get rid of piles of paper, and newspapers etc. since they...Read More

Moving can be such a stressful time for people and for seniors the job can affect them both physically and mentally. However sometimes it cannot be avoided, so here are some key things for seniors to keep in mind to help the move go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.   Helping hands The most important thing is to ask for help! No one can do a move alone and the more helping hands the be...Read More

If you’re one of the lucky ones that can cool off in your backyard pool or take a break indoors with air conditioning, you’ll have it made. If not, here are some other ideas that can help you beat the heat at home this summer.   Air Circulation Fans can make a world of difference! It only costs approximately five cents per hour to operate a fan and it makes the room feel four to s...Read More

Many homeowners closely follow the colour trends each year when it comes to interior design. Why not incorporate those trendy colours in your outdoor space as well? Spruce up your patio and garden with popular colours that will bring it to life.   For 2018, Pantone’s colour of the year is Ultra Violet. This is a great colour for your outdoor space, especially because it’s found na...Read More

The grass doesn’t have to be greener on the other (neighbour’s) side. With the proper maintenance and care you can have the most glorious green grass you’ve always hoped for. There are several steps to a healthy lawn from watering, cutting, weed control, aerating and fertilizing:   Cutting Edge Always ensure your mower blade is sharp enough. A dull blade can tear or rip the ...Read More

Whether your property has a little or a lot of shade you can still utilize every part of your yard when it comes to gardening. Filling these shaded spaces requires a bit of extra planning but many beautiful plants do grow best in lower light. Knowing which ones to select and how to care for them will help you create a beautiful shade garden.   From annual and perennial plants and flowers to h...Read More

We hope you were able to make it out to our annual Neighbourhood Street Sales that took place earlier this month in Erin Mills and Streetsville neighbourhoods. We are always so enthused to host these events and help our neighbours by promoting the event and dropping off signs to help bring in traffic. With that being said, summer is the best time to host a Garage Sale! If you are thinking of runni...Read More

An organized home is a happy home! Having everything properly organized helps the home stay clutter-free. Remember there should be a place for everything. Here’s how to get started in your home.   The first step is to tidy up the house and have everything cleaned and ready to start sorting. Go room by room and see what hasn’t been used in the last six months, as there are probably...Read More

When you’re in spring cleaning mode it’s the perfect time to set aside some extra time for deep cleaning your home. These are the tasks that we avoid until the point that it becomes necessary to give them attention. They are chores you don’t get to on a regular basis, including cleaning the dishwasher, washing machine, the windows, the oven, the refrigerator and mattresses. Here ...Read More

Raking, pruning, fertilizing...where do you begin? As the nice weather finally arrives you’ll want to get your yard spring ready.   A thorough spring yard cleanup gets your landscaping ready for summer. Here are a few steps to follow to get you on your way to enjoying the great outdoors at home.   The first step for lawn care is to start prepping it by cleaning up the leaves, pinec...Read More