The theme of Earth Day 2019 is ‘Protect Our Species,' a campaign designed to raise education and awareness about the increasing rates of extinct species and the consequences of this plight. The best Earth Day events in Calgary this year will also focus on:
- Building and activating a global movement that embraces the value of nature.
- Encouraging individuals to consume a greater plant-based diet.
- Promoting organic growing practices free of herbicide and pesticide use.
- Achieving governmental policy changes to protect a broader variety of species and their habitats.
Be a part of these efforts by attending or participating in some local Calgary Earth Day Events this year such as these fun activities.
How do you know when the timing is just right to buy a new home in Calgary? Is is the feeling that you have deep inside that carries you forward towards signing the contract on the dotted line? Could it be the finances finally fit together and you now have all of your ducks in a row financially? Probably it's a combination of both that are going to lead you towards making the decision to buy.
If you have a pet and are currently selling your Calgary house, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. While you may love your pets with all your heart, not everyone likes animals and a lot of people are allergic to them. This can become a barrier to selling your house fast. Here are a few different things you can do about it.
The perennial question for homeowners considering a backyard pool is whether the return on investment will be positive. Pools are expensive, and there may be no easy answer. There is no doubt that, at least for some, enjoying a private pool is as desirable as an expensive annual vacation. That enjoyment factor is a prime reason for installing a pool in the first place.
Millennials have been getting older and now make up the majority of home buyers. According to a survey by the National Association of Realtors in the United States, 78% of the first-time home buyers are millennials.
With more and more potential buyers turning to their home computers and mobile devices to look through homes, should you be taking your own pictures of your property or hiring a professional photographer to do the job? In most cases, unless you have a knack with photography, it's worth the money to hire a professional to take the pictures because this can often lead to a faster sale.
If you're thinking of doing some renovations around your house this summer, here are some of the upgrades that you may want to avoid. These renos are unlikely to add any type of resale value to your home.
When the snow flies there's nothing like a steaming bowl of fragrant pho from one of Calgary's fine Vietnamese noodle houses. Pho, which is actually pronounced “fuh”, is basically rice noodles swimming in a chicken or beef broth. Always satisfying but never the same. Different restaurants like to prepare it in slightly different ways.
One of the biggest issues that a home owner may run into is mold and mildew. A lot of insurance claims have been made regarding mold since it can destroy your home and also be harmful to your health. In a perfect world mold would stay outside where it belongs and would not invade your home.
Owning your own property is one of the strongest symbols of independence which is why it doesn't seem like much of a stretch to handle the improvements to that property too. But some DIY projects really aren't advisable for the average handyman (and even sometimes for the advanced one.) It's time to look at the big picture of home repairs before jumping into a project that could eat up far more time and money than a homeowner ever could have anticipated.