Outdoors @ the Shaw Shawground Experience

This summer, we enjoyed the interactive experience of Outdoors @ The Shaw! It was a fun and unique experience, different from the past theatre experiences we have had at Shaw Festival theatre as it was set outdoors without the lights and costumes. The beautiful afternoon we spent at the lush grounds of the Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-lake while immersing ourselves in the Shavian affair was a memorable one!

Benefits of Using Self Storage Units

When it comes to organizing your home, if you have too much "stuff," chances are you won't feel as organized or as clutter-free as you are aiming for. That is unless you discard items you do not frequently use, only to repurchase them, and the cycle repeats.

Summer Reads

I have come across people who have said they don’t recognize racism, they don’t see the difference, or even say that it is just an excuse people use to get what they want, while secretly being thankful for their inherited privileges such as the colour of their skin while others can’t change theirs. How many people can genuinely say that they have not judged someone consciously or unconsciously based on a person’s looks?

Tips to Make Your Laptop Last Longer

Buying a laptop is a big investment, so you want to make it worthwhile. Taking care of your new tech and ensuring you maintain it should be a priority if you want to keep it efficient, performing well, and last a long time.

Find out how and why some homes slant

Homes don’t usually slant, but they do sink sometimes. It's common for some homes to sink about 1-2 millimeters every year. At the end of 20 years, it is no surprise if the home has sunk about 2 centimeters. By that time, you will probably want to see about repairing the foundation. But what if the home is slanting and it's pretty new? Sinking and leaning are not the same. Sinking is natural and unstoppable. The ground beneath the foundation is moving and compacting. It usually is not fatal. However, slanting is unnatural and is a sign that the home’s foundations are in serious need of repair.

Home Security

Whether you are planning on living in a home  temporarily or for years, the safety and security of a the inside and outside of the home is as important as the upkeep and curb appeal. Here are a few things that can be done to ensure you have kept your home safe. 

Changing Home Trends

These days home trends are constantly and rapidly changing. For a long time neutral colours have dominated the home. Usually, modern homes are showered with wall colours such as white, beige, grey, and cream. Although it may make the home look sophisticated, it's been overdone. With many people being indoors due to the pandemic, paint colours in earth tones such as brown, orange, red and yellows have made a come back. 

Simple And Affordable Ways To Boost The Curb Appeal Of Your House

Enhancing curb appeal on a limited budget can be difficult. However, if you look closely at the exterior of each home, you will notice that ambitious projects are not always what attracts a person's attention. Small details entice them and tie everything together.

Road Trip to Stratford

Stratford Ontario, a quaint little town couple of hours from Toronto, is perfect for a weekend getaway or an impromptu road trip. Theatre is what has always attracted us to Stratford, but once you are there the serene atmosphere by the river, beautiful gardens, and all the little retail shops and restaurants around town will surely keep everyone in the family busy.

How to Attract Buyers When Selling Your Property

One of the most frustrating elements of selling a property is having it on the market and not having any viewers through the door. There are several things that can be done to avoid this frustration, and have more people view the property in the hopes to attract the correct buyer.