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Mortgage or RRSP: The cash conundrum

Should you pay down your mortgage or top up your RRSP?
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OREB on our hot resale market

We should have seen this coming, the board says in offering its take and tips.
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Ottawa’s changing housing landscape

How and why Ottawa will need to grow up, in and out over the next 25 years.
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Counter intelligence

Pros and cons of 11 popular kitchen counter materials.
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Creating a backyard space

Turning a blank canvas into an outdoor living space.
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4 keys to low-maintenance exteriors

If you want long-term low maintenance around the outside of your home, keep these design considerations in mind.
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Feeling fresh in the dead of winter

Got the winter blues? Sue Pitchforth shares 10 tips on how to keep your space feeling fresh.
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What's the cost of a custom home?

A primer on costs for a custom home.
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Pandemic projects for your home

8 easy-to-do projects to help you love your home during the lockdown.
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Upping your home’s energy efficiency

Four ways to make your home two times more efficient.
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7 easy Christmas centrepiece projects

Create some holiday fun with these simple projects the whole family can enjoy.
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Creating a festive front porch

It’s easier than you think to create a warm welcome for friends and family.
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Why you need carbon monoxide detectors

The more efficient your home, the more you need one. Steve Maxwell explains why.
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Don’t let your home make you sick

Common causes of indoor air pollution and what to do about them.
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Staging tips from a mom to her son

When her son became her client, he gained a better appreciation for the magic Sue Pitchforth creates in staging a home for sale.
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Lumber and other supply issues

COVID-caused supply constraints may affect new home closings, warranty repairs, renos.
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Ladder upcycling

An upcycled ladder creates a fun vignette in the garden.
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Making post-pandemic Ottawa more livable

Vibrant main streets and walkable neighbourhoods key to Ottawa's future livability.

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