DIY

5 Eco-Friendly Wedding Favours

Interested in making your big event a little easier on the planet? Read on for some fun ideas to impress your guests while reducing the carbon footprint of your wedding. There are many items that are sourced locally and sustainably and then there are items that leave zero waste. Ideally, we look for both of […]

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Lifestyle

A Luxury Beach Getaway

Brought to you by the Baeumler Family Bryan and Sarah Baeumler are no strangers to taking on challenges, however, with a termite infestation, hurricanes and a Global Pandemic, their dreams of renovating a dilapidated island resort in the Bahamas has been their biggest challenge yet. With over 10 acres, Caerula Mar, is in the tranquil […]

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Advice

Divorce Real Estate Expert Explains

Why “Who gets the house?” is a bad question. Who gets the house in a divorce is a common question or point of contention with divorcing couples. Particularly if they’ve lived in their home for a long time – the neighbourhood is familiar, friends are close by and their children attend school there. It’s a […]

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Recipes

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa gets a workout in the Dana Shortt Gourmet kitchen, as many of our customers are interested in purchasing soups, stews & entrees made with this healthy, gluten free grain. This classic Middle Eastern salad is typically made with bulgur, but substituting with quinoa packs a nutritional punch and extra protein. Serve this salad as […]

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Home Improvements

Common Staging Mistakes

The Internet is the place to go for things we are unsure of. With a few clicks, we can often find exactly what we are looking for! There is no shortage of tips and tricks online and through television shows about preparing a house for sale. While some of these ideas can be easily applied […]

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Magazine

Homes+ Magazine Issue 153

Here’s a look at our latest digital magazine.

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Interior Design

The ‘Ultimate’ Backyard Makeover

After the past two years, backyards are where it’s at! With the current temperature of our World, homeowners are still looking to leverage every square foot of their homes, including their outdoor spaces.  With the price rise in lumber, furniture and all things outdoor, I want to give homeowners some tips on how to utilize […]

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Moving

Tips for a Stress-Free Move

The top five most stressful things in life are as follows: • Death of a loved one • Divorce • Major injury or illness • Job loss • And, yes, MOVING!  Most of these life situations come without a warning.  Once in a while moving also comes suddenly, but, for the most part, most people […]

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Home Improvements

7 Worry Free Perennials

Spring has sprung in the region and with planting season right around the corner you may be considering what plants and flowers you’ll be adding to your garden this year.  If you’re a novice gardener like myself, perennials are a smart investment. You won’t need to spend too much time planting and seeding, and they […]

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Home Improvements

Organize Your Closet!

With Spring being a season of rebirth and growth, it can be the perfect opportunity for a fresh start and a new beginning.  Typically, we begin to open up our homes again, clearing away that winter dust and diving into our spring cleaning rituals.  It can also mean packing up all your cold weather clothing […]

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