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At Excel Homes, we are so excited to have built our 1^st home. Along with the 29 million combined man hours to build all these homes, the weight of Calgary’s Bow Tower in concrete, and a lot of teamwork, we have been able to make more than 10,000 homeowner’s dreams come true. In celebrating our 26^th anniversary, we found some cool and interesting facts about what it really takes to build 10,000 homes. Check it out!

Our company has been very fortunate to have tremendous support from our friends, our homeowners and our community. In order to celebrate our 26^th year and building our 1^st home, we sat down in June and started brainstorming how we could give back to those who have supported us throughout the years. As we began hearing the stories of the Excel Homes families, we found out that the 1^st homeowner, Barrett Budgell had an inspirational story we knew had to be told. We decided to surprise Barrett and his family in a very special way.

We think of Excel’s Warranty Team as our homeowner advocate. They are responsible for conducting a quality control inspection on each home. This means that they walk through every completed house with a detailed list to ensure that the home is move-in ready. Our team reviews everything from a customer’s perspective – always asking the question ‘would I be satisfied if this were my home?’ Once the answer to that question is ‘YES’ homeowners receive a possession package which includes a key-handoff, homeowner orientation date and two pre-booked warranty appointments for four and eleven months post-possession. All new-home warranty information is also included in the package.

If you own one of Excel’s Built Green homes, why not clean it with some au-naturale green products to keep your household sparkly and chemical free? Here are a couple of easy and affordable “green” methods for cleaning your home.

Alberta’s hottest season is upon us, so why not welcome a little of that summer sunshine inside your home? Brighten up your décor with bold tropical prints. Escape to paradise with your very own beach house. Or, create an indoor garden with floral accents.

There’s no need to break the bank though, as a little refresh is all takes. Change out throw cushions and area rugs for lighter fabrics, swap your everyday table settings, towels and bedding for seasonally inspired hues and add a few new accent pieces to complete the look. For a little inspiration check out some of summer’s most sizzling décor trends below.

Summer is a perfect time for reorganizing your garage! Garages are often the place where everyone in the family dumps anything they can’t find a home for. So wouldn’t it make sense to create a garage space where you’re able to find what you’re looking for quickly and easily, without all the frustration?

The Calgary Stampede is the main headliner this month, but if you’re not into the rodeo, cowboys or pancake breakfasts, we’ve compiled a few other events you can attend instead.

Have you recently moved into a brand new home? Often times we don’t consider proper care and maintenance of a home throughout its lifetime. Monthly maintenance can help prolong the life of your home and prevent future costly repairs or replacement!

Test fire detectors and replace batteries if required!

We’re all about going green and re-using items you already own. Check out a few fun and interesting uses for items you may have thought of throwing out or didn’t know had a secondary function. Don’t send these items to the landfill just yet!

It’s that time of the month to let you know about the fun events going on in our great city. We’ve gathered 4 of our top picks of activities to check out this June. There’s definitely something for all ages to enjoy!

We know that buying a new home can be a stressful process, but when you add children into the mix it can get even more complicated! One of the first things a parent thinks about is “Where will my children go to school?”. Did you know, 7% of the schools in Calgary are over 4 years old and are simply too crowded, so here are some helpful things to consider when deciding where you want to buy your next home:

Although May has surprised us with everything from snow, rain, blustery winds and the odd day or so of sunshine, it is starting to look like we will get the much needed warmth we've been craving all year (crossed fingers!). Get out and about to enjoy this great city of ours and take in some amazing events happening this month. Here's what we think shouldn't be missed!