Winter is coming, as the saying goes, but for Calgary residents it can feel like it never truly goes away. Spring feels like it’s over in a heartbeat, and while there are more sunny days than just about anywhere in Canada, there’s always the knowledge in the background that the warmth is temporary and the…
Winter in Calgary has a bad reputation. When the colder weather starts to arrive, people immediately start thinking about the negatives of the season: seemingly endless shovelling, frozen windscreens and traffic delays everywhere. However, these Calgary residents forget that winter brings some positives too. There’s something magical about the way that snow completely transforms the…
Winter is probably the most divisive month for Calgary residents. On the one hand, there’s a sizeable percentage of the population who dread the cold and snow, and patiently count down the days till the first green shoots of spring start popping up around the city. For other Calgarians, however, winter brings a certain magic…
There comes a point when you’ve lived in your home long enough that you’ve done all the decorating projects that you thought about when you bought the property, but you still yearn for something new and different. A full home extension costs too much money, and there’s only so much work you can do in…
There’s nothing quite like fall in Calgary. Just like spring, it’s an all too short shoulder season between the frigid winters and the baking summers, and just like spring, it brings its own set of joyful experiences. The temperatures reach a comfortable range during the day, and the evenings cool off, but just warm enough…
Summer in Calgary is something you have to experience to understand. The city is known for its high number of sunny days, and it can feel like summer is never ending at times. However, the city is also known for its strong winds and big summer storms. The combination of both of these trends makes…
There are a lot of positives about life in a park model home or a trailer. The small space makes you think carefully about what possessions are essential to your lifestyle, and also makes you more conscious about what you buy to bring into your home. You also usually have a wide variety of similarly…
It’s always the right season to think about home improvement projects, and there are some projects that are worth considering more than others. A simple decorating project will be quick and cheap, but still leaves the essence of your home the same, and you’ll quickly be left wanting more. A full home extension is extremely…
As the warmer temperatures start to become more frequent, homeowners across Calgary are starting to think about their next big home improvement project. Whether you’re thinking about increasing your time spent enjoying the outdoors and/or panoramic views, or you’re just looking to expand your indoor living space, it’s the right time to start thinking about…
No matter what the current economic trends are, it’s always a good time to sell your home in Calgary. When the rooms are presented correctly and the price point is right, there will always be an interested party who wants to live in the sunniest city in Canada. When you’re thinking about selling up, you’ll…