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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!

To buy old or new? It’s one of the most common dilemmas that homeowners face when deciding to buy a house. Some people prefer to know that they are the first ones that have lived in the space while others like the unique charm that an older house may possess. So how do you know if a brand new build is right for you? Well, here are some added perks to owning a new house that older homes just don’t offer.

Now that the snow is starting to melt and the sun is shining, let us fling right into Spring! Here are three of the most fun and original DIY home ideas to get right into the season.

Are you looking for some fun family activities to check out this month? Here are a few of our top picks for a fun-filled weekend this April.