Blog posts in Home Tips & Tricks.

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!

Spring is here! Yes, we realize there is still snow on the ground and temperatures are still feeling wintery, but that doesn't mean a bit of spring cleaning and organization can't begin. One of the easiest places to start is your closet. With a few simple tips you can de-clutter and organize your closet allowing you to shave precious minutes off of your morning routine!

Now that the end of February is amongst us, we can barely contain our excitement that spring has almost sprung! Here are a few tips to help your home transition smoothly from the cold wintery season to the warmer, more enjoyable days of spring.

Firstly, we recommend that you ensure all gutters and down spouts are free of debris and clutter so that they do not get clogged and are able to drain efficiently. This is especially important to keep in mind as the snow begins to melt and we depend more on these gutters to carry water downward and away from our houses to prevent water damage. Also, with the warmer weather comes the rain and as we all know Calgary saw a lot of it last year! Small, simple, preventive measures such as these do pay off in the long run and help to keep your home in tip-top shape.

With the new year comes the opportunity for change, new habits and best of all, a fresh start. In this week’s blog, we provide 4 easy steps to de-stress your home so you can transform everyday chaos into an oasis of calm and tranquility. Often all we need is a simple reminder on how we can easily and affordably turn our home into a sanctuary.

If you’re new to the new homes market in Alberta, it’s important to be familiar with the Alberta New Home Warranty program.

So what is it? Essentially, the purpose of the ANHW program is to provide a process for resolving problems or issues between builders and buyers. They bring an unbiased approach to every situation to help provide an agreement or solution for all parties.

If you've just bought a house and are madly organizing the big move, here are 5 handy tips to get you on your way to a smoother, stress-reduced relocation.

At Excel Homes, we understand that buying your first home can be an exciting yet daunting journey. To try and ease the many questions you have, here are some important things to keep in mind after you've purchased the home and moved in. Follow these tips and you’re on your way to becoming a skilled homeowner!