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Classy Countertop Ideas from Our Design Q Team
When you build your home, you’re able to select style elements that give it the right look. Sometimes, though, those choices can feel overwhelming - especially when your options feel like only slightly different variations of similar products. That’s where our designQ...
Money Moves to Make After Buying a New Home
Moving into your new home is a feeling like no other. As you begin to settle in and decorate, it's a good idea begin making a few strategic money-saving moves. After all, with this major purchase under your belt, there is no better time to focus on your finances -...
Edmonton’s Best Off-Leash Dog Parks
Edmonton has over 40 areas for dogs to run and play without having you on the other end of a leash. You and your dog will get the most out of a trip to the park when it allows for off-leash exploration, exercise, and socializing. Here are our top picks for the best...
Home Buying Advice for Singles
Are you a single person who is thinking about buying a new home? Naturally, this is a big step that requires a lot of serious thought. To help you, here's some important considerations to keep in mind. Think About the Timing of Your Purchase If you’re starting a new...
How to Create a Minimalist Home
A clutter-free home makes it easier to lead a less stressful life - and adopting a few (or many) minimalist principles is one of the best ways to accomplish this. Best of all, it's an easy and affordable style to maintain! So, if you've been looking to simplify your...
Update Your Home With a Feature Wall: Panelling
No matter what the age of your home, there are a lot of great ways to add colour and personality to your living space. One of the quickest ways to help add character is by adding wall panelling (bear with us here!). One of the best things about using panelling is that...
Owning An Investment Property: Choosing the Right Home
Owning an investment property can be an excellent source of income. But, before you run out, buy a great-looking home, and post a for rent sign on the lawn, it’s best to take some time to consider what sort of property you’re interested in and what will work best for...
Summer Landscaping Tips and Tricks (for now and later)
Among the many reasons to love summer, one of the best is being able to get out and enjoy your yard. For this reason, we thought we'd put together a few landscaping tips for you. So, whether you've lived in the same home for a while, or are just starting out in a...
What You Need to Know About Co-Owning a Home
Becoming a homeowner is a huge accomplishment! For many, it's a responsibility that isn’t taken on alone. Co-owning a home is a great and effective way to share the costs and responsibilities of homeownership, and potentially get you into a home and building equity...
Owning An Income Property: First Things to Consider
With all the costs of owning a home, many people have begun to search for ways to bring in some extra cash flow. If you're thinking of purchasing an investment property or renting out space in your own home, you're on the right track. It can be an incredibly lucrative...
Why It’s Worth It to Finish Your Basement
A finished basement can be used for many useful things like a game room, an additional bedroom or flexible storage. Even with uses like these, basements are often overlooked and used as a convenient dumping area. Many decide to leave their basement unfinished when...
Update Your Home With a Feature Wall: Wallpapers
The memory of your grandparents’ entire home plastered with peeling, paisley-patterned wallpaper may have knocked the idea right off your new home design list. That’s fair, you don’t want your brand new home to look dated. But wallpaper has actually come a long way!...