Entries by Joni Sommer

Spring Home Decor

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Around here, our favourite seasons are Spring and Fall! Why? Home Show season of course! But also because these seasons mark a significant change in what it looks like outside, and a sign of things to come. 

March Home Maintenance

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SPRING IS HERE! March 20th officially marks the beginning of Spring with the equinox, and we’re happy to see it! The new season brings a sense of change in the air, and you can feel that summer is hot on its heels.

Prepare to Sell Your Home This Spring

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Can you feel it in the air? Spring Equinox is just around the corner – March 20! – and spring fever is setting in. Flowers are starting to pop up in gardens, the days are getting {a bit} warmer and sunnier, we’re getting the urge to clean up the cobwebs, and dreaming of warm days […]

Clean Greasy Range Hood

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If you’ve been following along with our monthly maintenance schedule, you’ll notice we recommend to clean your range hood filter monthly. You may not need to clean it as often, depending on how much greasy cooking you do. When you do decide to clean it, where do you begin?

February Home Maintenance

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For those of us on the west coast, February marks the transition into spring, even though we know we’ll likely get another cold snap before the season is truly here. Alberta’s groundhog, Balzac Billy, declared an early spring for Canada’s western provinces for 2016!

Family Organization Starts Here

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If you are like most families, you have a lot going on and a lot to keep track of. We’ve all had that moment when you are running late for an appointment you forgot about and suddenly your keys aren’t where they usually are. Then while you frantically look for them, you spill something or […]

Plan for Spring Gardening Now

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January is the perfect time to plan your garden for the coming spring and summer. All the festivity of the last few months has passed, leaving  a bit of a void. Paired with the dreary weather, it’s easy to get weighed down by the time of year. Instead, set your mind to planning for a […]

January Home Maintenance

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January is here, a time for new beginnings. Gone are the hustle and bustle days of the holidays, and for many of us, we face the New Year with a new outlook, or with intention. We make promises to ourselves; get back to healthy eating, resolve to be more active, and more. Why not make a […]