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7 Satisfying Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Summer
You might not have realized it, but the days are indeed getting longer, and the temperature’s slowly inching upwards. That’s because summer is just around the corner! Just think: the birds outside your window, the morning sun rising above the treeline, your favourite nook bathed in afternoon light…you can almost feel it now! Although we …
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10 Ways to Keep Your Cottage Safe from Break-Ins
Most people are diligent about their home security, but have you given your cottage the same consideration? Cottages and their surrounding property these days typically contain electronics, computers, alcohol, all-terrain vehicles, and other items quite tempting for thieves. Don’t let its location in the countryside lull you into a false sense of security; the fact …
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5 Things To Consider Before Investing In A Cottage With Family Or Friends
If you purchase a cottage with your spouse, it is generally no different from how you own your regular home with them (and your children and pets, should you have them). However, owning or investing in a cottage with friends or extended family can be quite complicated and turn into another thing entirely. With this …
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8 Tips To Organize Your Kitchen
Design Tips, Living In Your Home
Making delicious food, whether it’s a big Thanksgiving meal, a romantic dinner, or a delectable dessert, is much easier when you are working in a well-organized and clean kitchen. This is a major reason why many master chefs will advise everyone to clean as they cook. It keeps their station tidy, which minimizes mistakes. It …
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5 Eco-Friendly Home Improvements
One of the primary goals of most homebuyers today is to make their house as efficient and eco-friendly as possible. While adapting existing homes to meet that goal can be challenging, it is much easier to incorporate eco-friendly design when you are building from the ground up. Here are five tips to help to make …
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Closing the Cottage for the Summer
Many Canadians look forward to the beginning of October because it means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. However, if you are a cottage owner, this can also be a wistful time because it means the cottage season is now officially over. While some cottages are suitable for use throughout the year, others must be …
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5 Benefits of a Bungalow-Style Home
Are you looking for a new home? Trying to pick out the style of your future life? Have you ever considered living in a bungalow? Bungalow-style homes are increasing in their popularity every single day. Why? They have multiple benefits that suit a wide range of people and fit countless lifestyles. Here are five …
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8 Tips for Opening Your Cottage
What makes the May long weekend the most exciting weekend of the year? It’s time open the cottage! But before you dust off the Muskoka chairs and roll out the welcome mat, you must get the cottage ready for the summer. The good news? Opening your cottage does not have to be a chore. Here …
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10 Year Warranty
When I received the warranty from Royal Homes, I thought: “Wow, they must really trust their work.” But it’s more than that. As I worked through the design, building and setting process, I learned a lifelong lesson. A great custom home should be built by people who are proud of what they do. I discovered …
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Maintaining Your New Home
You’ve made a big investment in your home, and proper maintenance provides two important benefits: it keeps your home in good condition over the long run, and also helps ensure that your statutory warranty rights are protected. This video discusses the importance of home maintenance, provides valuable tips, and demonstrates various seasonal home maintenance tasks. …
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Flurry of Furniture
Moving day is a celebration. I am grateful for all the help Royal Homes gave along the way – and I have to say I was just a little taken aback when my design specialist showed up on moving day to give our family a little encouragement. Our Royal Homes team walked through the house …
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