Albertans are proud of our homes and properties and have been putting more and more resources into improvements over the past year and a half. In March, AbacusData.com surveyed 1,500 Canadians to find out how many had taken part in a home renovation or DIY project over the previous year. Nearly half of the respondents…
DetailsCollecting is a very popular hobby, with collections consisting of everything from touristy fridge magnets to expensive porcelain figurines. According to newson6.com, some of the most popular items to collect include stamps, coins, baseball pins, vinyl records, comic books, wine, trading cards, and toys. Some collect just for fun and others collect to trade and…
DetailsEvery day, insurance is evolving in our world as insurance brokers, and we are often astounded at the change we’ve seen over just the past few years. Not long ago, there was no such thing as flood insurance. Car insurance can now be tied to telematics. And, more catastrophic extreme weather events have led to…
DetailsSeptember has been perfectly lovely in the province so far, and it looks like we’re going to be enjoying a few more weeks of seasonal temperatures at least. The nice weather won’t stop the leaves from starting to fall, unfortunately, revealing the full skeletons of the trees on your property. Fall is actually the perfect…
DetailsIt’s been a whirlwind of back-to-school activities over the last couple weeks, with social media feeds full of cute first-day pics. There is so much positive anticipation, but also maybe a bit of frustration, as families try to figure out bus and carpool schedules and rush to get everyone to their respective destinations in time.…
DetailsA large number of Alberta’s universities are looking forward to welcoming their students back on campus for the first time in a year and a half. That means that there are actually two years of first-year students who may not have ever stepped foot on their campus, and there are a lot of emotions involved.…
DetailsAnyone who was thinking of building a fence this summer has more than likely instead opted for a few patch jobs and repair work after being presented with the final quote. Back in May when many were planning their summer home construction projects, the cost of lumber was running wild. CBC.ca reported some homebuilders were…
DetailsLots of people go on vacations for the chance to lounge next to a pool, so to have one in your own backyard sounds incredible. The truth is, pool sales have shot up in Canada, says the National Post, and not entirely because of the pandemic. Being cooped up is one thing, but combine that…
DetailsPhoto by Marco Neri on Unsplash If you think you’ve been noticing a lot more ants in your home this summer, you are not alone. Anyone who has made a trip to the hardware store to find acres of empty shelves of ant killer can attest that it seems to be more of a problem…
DetailsIt has been a devastating summer of wildfires for western Canada. Our neighbour of B.C, where many Albertans love to spend their vacation time at their cabins and recreational properties, has been particularly hard hit. The picturesque little town of Lytton was completely wiped out by wildfire, and the beleaguered province has responded to 1,231…
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