Home Owner Tips

Are planning to sell your home today, or in the very near future? Pick up a few tips to help your home get top dollar & sell fast too!

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In Saskatchewan when spring comes and the grass starts to peak through the snow everyone is excited for it! Although the nice weather is here, so is the spring cleaning, outside and in. That is where we come in, with an itemized cleaning checklist to help tackle all areas of the home, including those areas of the home you might forget!

 

Kitchen

Oven: A combination of dish soap, baking soda, vinegar, and water is all you need to make the baked on stains wipe off with ease.   Combining equal parts dish soap, water, and vinegar in a spray bottle and thoroughly spray the mixture all over the oven. Once the oven is coated with the mixture, sprinkle on baking soda over top of the spray mixture and leave it to do its magic for at least an

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We all know how beautiful fall is with the ever-changing leaf colours, the fresh autumn aromas, and the oh-so delicious pumpkin spice lattes.

As we embrace the cool fall weather and all that it entails, we also need to embrace the fact that our homes may need a little extra maintenance to prepare for the weather that is ahead. In just 10 easy steps, we can help you have your home ready for fall and those impending below-zero temperatures.

  1. Clean out Your Gutters and Spouts:

    Although it is a mundane task, it is an important one. Clearing out all those leaves and debris saves your home from water leaks and foundation damage. If the water cannot easily flow out of your gutters and spouts, it will inevitably find someplace else to go.

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The warmer temperatures have finally arrived and the snow is starting to melt.  We are all prepared for the warmer weather, but is your house?

Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind as the snow begins to melt and to ensure that your house stays dry.

The Roof

With the extended period of cold temperatures the snow has stayed packed on our roofs.  What you want to do is rake as much snow off the roof as possible.  Only go on your roof if it safe to do so.  We recommend that you hire a snow removal company to remove the snow for you.

Soffit and Eaves

Check the soffits to make sure there is no debris that could stop the flow of water and also check for signs of ice damming.
Make sure that your downspouts are down and extended well away

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Regina Home Owners Guide to Protecting Your Home While On Vacation
As soon as winter comes and the temperature drops we begin to dream about leaving Regina for warmer destinations. One thing we may forget to do is to prepare our home for our absence so that when we come back our home is just as we left it.
Here are some things to consider before you depart:

House Checks -
Have a trusted friend or family check on your house daily or at the least every other day. There are also professional companies you can hire to do this. The Commissionaires, for example, offer a HomeWatch Service.
https://www.commissionaires.ca/en/south-saskatchewan/service/individual/homewatch-services

Some of things you might want to have your Home Checker do include:
1.

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Regina Winter Survival Guide

With subzero temperatures and arctic snow just around the corner, it is time for you to get your Regina home ready for winter.

By taking charge now, homeowners can minimize heating inefficiencies and avoid home insurance claims that the next stretch of frigid months can bring. Regina homes often take a beating during the winter. The good news is that there are several inexpensive things that you can do to make sure that you stay warm and cozy and avoid any winter mishaps.

A Regina Home Owner's Guide to Winter

Winter Preparation Outside Your Home

1. Blow out those sprinkler systems. The ritual irrigation blow-out should happen before the first freeze, as the frost level extends below the depth of your installed piping. There are several

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regina summer home maintenance checklist

As a Regina homeowner, you are tasked with the challenge of keeping your home in good condition.

This isn’t always easy. Regina’s warm summers, crisp winters, and prairie winds aren’t easy on houses, and that’s why it is important to be vigilant about home maintenance.

Summer maintenance isn’t just about keeping your home comfortable for you, although that is certainly a big perk. It is also about maintaining your home so that its value will continue to appreciate over the years.

For many people, their home is their largest financial investment, and this is a good reason to keep it in tip-top shape. Whether you are planning on selling your home in Regina soon and you want to put your best foot forward, or you simply want to make sure that

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The process of selling your home can be both exciting and stressful.

As a seller, it is going to be important to you that your home is sold for as much as possible, yet it’s also important that it sells in a timely manner so that you are free to move on to the next stage in your life.

Spring is one of the most popular times to put a home on the market, and there are many benefits and challenges of listing a home in this season. Because so many sellers choose to list their home in the spring, you will find many buyers come out of their shells to check out the inventory. This means that there are plenty of interested parties to show your home to. However, as the market heats up and more houses are listed on the Regina real estate market, the

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