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Treading carefully Among Canadians who plan to buy a home within the next two years, women (49%) are more likely than men (35%) to be first-time homebuyers, according to the 19th Annual RBC Homeownership Poll. Overall, 51% of women and 65% of men who are likely to buy in the next two years already own a home. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:58

Stick to the plan for kitchen renos Your love of cooking may be the inspiration behind your kitchen renovation, but in the weeks ahead your culinary talents will be put to the test as you make do with a temporary kitchen and supplement your weekly menu with takeout. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:57

Miami heat I just arrived home from shooting an episode of Let's Shop in Miami and I've got some great design ideas to share. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:57

Garage bandits Burglars like to target areas that lack activity. Garages are a perfect example because they're usually people-free. When opportunity meets thief, the homeowner usually loses. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:56

Making a Pointe As the final stages of Hampton Pointe draw closer, Dolce Vita Homes is bringing something completely new to the popular west Edmonton community. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:55

Grand in Granville As a developer building a community, there's always that one moment when you can look back on years down the road and say 'that was the moment' or 'that was the year that really stood out'. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:55

Stylist's urban escape At only six years old, David Clemmer was already the go-to guy for his two older sisters' wardrobe and accessory questions. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:54

See the Spry From the moment you step into the Spry, you'll have a jump in your step. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:54

Another success in Secord The housing market in Secord is sizzling. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:53

Dahlia's are a gardener's delight Without doubt, the dahlia is one of the showiest of all flowers in the garden from late spring and until frost. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:52

Tap into your motivation Not only have I lived in and visited various places around the world, I've designed all sorts of homes for every walk of life. The take-away value I've seen is that the home is free therapy. I see people's personalities, dreams, history, relationships and, mostly, what's important to them. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:51

Turn your bathroom from 'ick' to 'ahh' When staging your home's washrooms, think about how you feel when you walk into a hotel bathroom: you know other people have used it, but that doesn't mean you want any glaring reminders. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:51

West Edmonton leading the charge When I was a kid and my family would take the 90-minute drive up to Edmonton to visit relatives, the only thing I can really remember about west Edmonton was The Mall. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-19 21:28:50

Where the smart money goes Four-in-10 prospective homebuyers in Canada (42%) plan to choose a fixed-rate mortgage, twice as many as those who intend to take out a variable-rate mortgage (21%), according to the 19th Annual RBC Homeownership Poll. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:35

How air tight is your insulation? Since prospective buyers can now measure the energy efficiency of your home, it's worth paying close attention to the quality of every upgrade and renovation, say specialists in this field. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:35

Soaking it in As president and founder of Soak Wash Inc., Jacqueline Sava demonstrates she has a knack for developing useful products. Her laundry soap for delicates (see www. soakwash.com) has become a popular household item and is sold worldwide. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:34

The ABC's of air conditioning With warmer temperatures just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about air conditioning. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:33

Summer's here I love summer! This is a fabulous week to put out the outdoor furniture, design the patio space and, of course, bring on the decor. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:32

In-home watering hole A new trend in interior design, the in-home bar allows homeowners to design a space for casual entertaining that mimics a favourite watering hole. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:32

Suite deal It's the perfect partnership. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:31

Reno season Bathrooms and kitchens are tied (at 43%) as the top home improvement projects this year, while basements are gaining in popularity, according to the 19th Annual RBC Homeownership Poll. Three-in-10 of us (33%) are considering making improvements to our basements, up 20 percentage points since 2009. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:30

Insurance tips for homebuyers Summer to-do lists are often filled with road trips, swimming pools, vacation adventures and taking in the great outdoors. However, for many Canadians, the warm-weather season means even bigger plans -- such as buying a new home. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:30

Fit for a fence Defining the limits of your property is important for a variety of reasons, including privacy, security and safety. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:29

Prints charming for your condo One of my fave decor stores in the city is 29 Armstrong on the trendy 104 Street promenade. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:29

Annual flowers Picking out the best annuals flowers to plant in the garden is easier than you think. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Homes Extra Date: 2012-05-12 21:18:28

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