March 2019

Found 21 blog entries for March 2019.

The Best Home Improvements for Your Edmonton HomeProperty owners should always be concerned with the value of their home, whether they are hoping to sell in the near future or they are looking for long-term investment growth. One of the best ways to boost the value of a property in competitive markets like Glenora is to complete home improvement projects that offer a good return on investment.

5 Home Improvements With the Best ROI

Here are 5 home improvement projects that offer the best ROI for residential homeowners or property investors:

Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations

These are tried-and-true home improvements, and nearly everyone knows that they will add value to a property. However, it's become a home improvement cliche because it works. Many buyers today are looking for a home

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The Best Activities in EdmontonEdmonton is full of great places to see and things to do. If you're looking for the best of Edmonton, here are some of the places you should see.

Den of Antiquity

The Den of Antiquity is housed in a 1910 single room Amelia schoolhouse. This one of a kind shop focuses on countryside antiques and other collectibles. You will find an array of home decorations and furniture. The Den of Antiquity made its debut on May 2, 2009.

The shop is only open on weekends from 10 to 5, or call to set up a time to view all the Den’s offerings. Antiques that are available will vary, as their goods come from auctions and other picking resources. They have had vintage fixtures, rustic signs, and restored wood furniture. You never know what you are going to

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The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Team: A HistoryThe Edmonton Oilers are a National Hockey League team playing in Edmonton, Alberta. They were founded in 1971 and the first season they played was the 1972-1973 season. Originally, they were part of the founding group of the World Hockey Association. Another Alberta team was supposed to be a part of the WHA, but they folded before the first season started.

When the Calgary Broncos folded, the name of the Edmonton Oilers was changed to the Alberta Oilers. This only lasted for one season before they returned to the name, Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers didn't become a part of the NHL until 1979 when the NHL and the WHA merged.

After becoming a part of the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers became Stanley Cup winners five times: 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988 and

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The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in EdmontonThere's nothing better to celebrate a night out or a big event than to go out to a fine dining restaurant in Edmonton. No matter what style of food you like, there's sure to be a great luxurious restaurant perfect for your special night.

Here are a few great fine dining restaurants in Edmonton:

La Ronde at the Chateau Lacombe

When you step into La Ronde, you will be treated to the only revolving restaurant in the city. It opened in 1967 and has been very popular ever since. They provide Sunday brunch with plenty of great choices, along with regular lunch and dinner service.

Characters Fine Dining

Characters Fine Dining is a full service restaurant featuring Canadian continental, Asian and French cuisine. The creation of Chef Shonn

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A Guide to the Foreclosure Process in AlbertaPeople may be forced to go into foreclosure for many reasons. From divorce, to job loss or medical emergencies, financial circumstances can change making it hard to make those mortgage payments to a lender. While contacting a lender at an early stage may reduce the possibility of going into foreclosure on a home, it is still possible to have to go through the foreclosure process on a home in Alberta. And foreclosure can happen regardless of the type of Canadian home mortgage they may have. Get a better idea of what to expect from the foreclosure process.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with an attorney or certified tax expert before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Understand More About Foreclosure

Homeowners

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Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector When Buying a HomeIt's easy to get caught up in excitement when you feel you've found the perfect home. A home inspector can provide a sober eye and give you an unbiased view of the home you are buying and any potential problems it might present.

How to Screen for a Home Inspector

Just like in every other industry, you are going to have some professionals who are overqualified, some who are qualified, and some who really aren't qualified. It only makes sense that hiring someone who isn't qualified to complete the job could end up costing you money.

Hiring a bad home inspector, for example, could end up costing you more money than the home inspection was worth in the first place. The question is: how do you spot these bad home inspectors?

You have to keep

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The Best Patios in Edmonton For SunshineThe town of Edmonton is enjoying the end of summer while the sun’s heat isn’t as uncomfortable, but it still allows you to get your vitamin D each day. Below are five terrific patios in the Edmonton area that are perfect for getting some sun and enjoying a little social time with friends both old and new.

Ampersand 27

Ampersand 27 is located at the Varscona Hotel on Whyte Avenue. The patio extends out onto the sidewalk and is absolutely lovely. Ampersand 27 is an incredible patio in Edmonton if you are a person who likes to people watch. Fortunately, you can enjoy some great good and incredible cocktails while you partake in watching people.

Ampersand 27 is recognized as a great place to just sit and watch the world continue to spin. They

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The Best Thai Food in Edmonton, AlbertaIf you love Thai, you will want to try out some of the amazing Thai restaurants in the Edmonton area. There are quite a few fantastic restaurants around town, but those looking for the best Thai food in Edmonton will not be disappointed in these standout options.

Bua Thai - 10049 113 Street

Several times, Bua Thai has been voted the best Thai restaurant in Edmonton. You will find this eatery conveniently located just off Jasper Avenue. You will experience a multitude of flavours in every dish that you partake in. Their rice comes highly recommended, especially there sweet coconut rice. It has a powerful coconut flavour that will overtake the rest of the dish.

Therefore, you want to choose sparingly what to eat your coconut rice with. It is

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Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening Tips for Your Edmonton GardenLandscaping is one of the first features that people notice when they look at a house. When waiting in the winter months to begin your garden, consider the following tips to make sure your garden flourishes in time for spring.

Start Planning your Edmonton Garden

Don’t let balmy temps fool you – winter’s not over yet!  But if your green thumb is starting to itch, you can start planning your spring in anticipation of the garden’s awakening no matter what the temperature is like outside.  There’s lots that can be done while the snow melts and freezes over and over around your Edmonton home.

Plan Your Garden Before Spring Arrives

While the weatherman ponders whether flurries are on the way or slush is the order of the day, curl up with a

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Smart Bathroom Renovations with High ROIBathrooms are designed for functionality and high traffic in homes. However, the bath doesn't have to be merely a utilitarian space. In fact, homeowners can transform their bathroom with modern upgrades that offer a great return on investment (ROI) if they decide to sell. Those who choose to update this space can see an average of 62% ROI concerning investment costs. Meanwhile these smart bathroom renovations can be enjoyed by homeowners who aren't planning a move at the time.

Upgrade Tubs and Showers

There are an array of options that can allow homeowners to affordably renew or reglaze freestanding tubs and tub/shower combination units. These processes can be far more affordable than complete replacement and still boost ROI and buyer appeal

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