3 Ways to Optimize Sustainable Living Ideas at Home
From reducing household waste to properly recycling electronics — here are some key ways you can create an eco-friendly home
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8 No-Renovation Upgrades for Your Home
You don't always have to call a contractor to complete a small but powerful update to your home
Ask RK: Is COVID-19 Going to Cause a Housing Crash in 2020? (And What About Other Property Sectors?)
Faced with high unemployment, continued lockdowns and low immigration, there are rumours that housing markets are going to crash in 2020, but does a struggling...
How to Manage Stress During the Home Buying Process
If you plan to buy your first home in the near future, you should also be aware of all the ways you can make the process easier on yourself
The Ultimate Outdoor Home Maintenance Checklist for Warmer Months
Keep the neighbours talking by managing these six simple tasks every single summer
Emergency Management: Protecting Your Family in the Most Drastic Situations
When it comes to emergency management, the best strategy is to create a simple action plan that protects your family in any catastrophic situation
How to Prepare for a Snowstorm
You may be used to the cold, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need an emergency plan in case of a snowstorm
How to Prepare for an Alien Invasion
Attention Earthlings: There are four key steps to prepare for the day aliens invade our planet
How to Prepare for a Fire Emergency
No one likes to face the damaging impact of fire, but to best prepared to deal with house or wildfires, take these four steps
How to Prepare for a Tornado
Taking preventative measures against natural disasters, like a tornado, can help reduce the damage to your home and save the lives of you and your...
How to Prepare for Major Flooding
Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in North America. Every year flooding and water damage causes millions of dollars in damage. Here are four...
How to Prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse
We’ve all seen the movies but that doesn’t mean we have the proper emergency supplies to handle a zombie apocalypse
Ask RK: Tips for Norovirus Prevention in the Home
Renovations continued despite the pandemic outbreak, but homeowners are reconsidering what materials to use and the updates to invest in based on the latest...
What Green Home Renovations Add Value?
Home renovations are always a necessity, but making sure those upgrades are sustainable is equally important
How One 27-Year-Old Woman Bought Her First Home Solo
From college graduate to full-time employee, one woman didn’t see buying a home on her own as anything more than a challenge standing in the way of her...
10 Top-Rated Essentials Every First-Time Homeowner Should Have
How do you decide what appliances or consumer goods you need when you first move in? That’s easy – ask experienced homeowners
4 Tips for Creating a Cozy Kid’s Room
Let your kids' imagination grow wild with a bedroom that suits both their personality and needs
Ask RK: We Use the Wrong Average for Housing Prices
The 'average' housing price offers a simple, ‘balanced’ representation of housing market data, which can be very helpful but also be very misleading....
Homebuyers Hit Pause, but Still Intend to Purchase
Almost half (47%) of homebuyers still plan on buying a home in the next five years and more than half (52%) want online and virtual tools to...
8 Eco-Friendly DIYs Any Homeowner or Renter Can Tackle
By making these small upgrades throughout your home you can drastically reduce your utility bills
Disability and Chronic Illness Didn’t Stop Tami From Being a Homeowner
A single woman with chronic illness bought her first home by taking advantage of market conditions and staying realistic
How Do You Choose Between a Grey or White Kitchen?
If you love white and grey equally, we totally get it! To help, we made the perfect pros and cons list to help you make the right decision
How Much Does the First Year of Homeownership Cost?
Buying a home is exciting, but you may be surprised at all the expenses you’ll need to pay as a new homeowner
What Is Probate?
If you are unsure whether you need probate, how much probate fees cost, and how probate is accepted, let's look at a complete breakdown of the term
