Romana King

Romana King is an award-winning personal finance writer, real estate expert, Contributing Editor at Zolo Homebase, and a best-selling Amazon author of House Poor No More: 9 Steps that Grow the Value of Your Home and Net Worth. Romana has contributed to various business and lifestyle publications including CBC.ca, Toronto Sun, Maclean’s, MoneySense, Globe & Mail Custom Content Team, among others.

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Charity Home Lotteries With the Best Odds of Winning in 2021

We examine each charity lottery in Canada that offers a dream home as a grand prize

Infographic: Scariest Places in Canada

Here are 73 spots whose names conjure up ghastly nightmares (maybe...)

Should You Gamble on a Home Using a Charity Lottery in 2021?

Charity lotteries are a combination of philanthropy and gambling... and it doesn't hurt to win a brand new dream home either

Home Lottery Database for 2021

To help you get the biggest bang for your lottery buck, we examined all 37 charity lotteries in Canada that offer a dream home or vacation property as a...

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Apple Picking in Ontario in 2021 (+ Tomatoes and Beans!)

Apple pie is just a bushel away! Check out the interactive map or orchards near me list

Buying a String Trimmer: How to Choose + Best Picks

How to choose and buy the right string trimmer for your needs

How to Use Mulch to Maximize Curb Appeal

Learn how to use mulch to improve your home's curb appeal

Trying to Save Green? Here Are Our Top Lawn Repair Tips

Take control of your dry and patchy lawn with these tricks

Natural Landscaping Tips With Xeriscapi

Learn to create and maintain an eco-friendly yard with xeriscaping

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Pandemic Spending: How Our Priorities Changed

Most Canadians plan to return to the way they were spending — or even go on a spending spree

How to Pick the Right Patio Furniture for Outdoor Living

With so many ways to design your outdoor living today, planning your patio can be like adding another room to your house. Selecting patio furniture is one of...

How to Pick a Pressure Washer: A Buying Guide

Use this buying guide to help you pick the best pressure washer for your needs and budget

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Water Features: Eco-Friendliness and Home Value

It is important to know which kind of water feature might hold the most value

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What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Stops Working

Most common reasons why your air conditioner stops working and what you should do

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Guide to Living Big in a Tiny House

Learn how to find, buy, build or live in a tiny house

What Is a Land Survey and Why You Should Review Yours

Find out why land surveys can be helpful for homeowners and where to find them

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Estate Planning Resource Guide: Checklist and Tips

We answer common questions about estate plannin, explain terminology and explain why estate planning is a priority

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Top 5 Canadian Cities to Work-From-Home

Skip Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver if you want the best work-from-home set-up

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Homebuyers Search for the Ideal Home in 2021

Sellers will quickly realize that there is very little space to highlight the best features of your home, so it's best to choose wisely and focus on the...