Understanding Market Changes

A lot of comments have been flying around lately about the real estate market in Canada, more specifically Winnipeg. 4-5 months ago we were still experiencing a “boom”, with many listed homes getting multiple offers and selling above list price....

The “Man Cave”

Recently I saw a comic online that made me laugh so hard I had to put my tea down to enable me to properly keel over. It was a series of stills illustrating how romantic relationships differ and change from a new relationship, to a long-term one involving...

Adventures in Homeownership

People often think that Real Estate Agents are immune to problems with home-buying. That there are magical loopholes that allow us to avoid the stress and turmoil that comes with being a homeowner. This is not so! True, we do know more than the average Joe, and we can...

Working with Ugly

In decorating school we had to do what was called “The Ugly Carpet Project”. Our teacher walked around the classroom carrying a bag of carpet samples in varying horrible colours, and we each had to take one. The goal of this exercise was that each of us learn the art...

Saving for a Home

Well hello there and welcome to my DIY blog. I will be talking about everything from decorating tips, to ideas for interesting parties, to recipes etc. You name it. This blog will be about tips on saving for your first home, (or anything, really!). Apparently, as I...

Houses vs. Homes

I would like to talk about the difference (in my opinion) between houses and homes. A house is a valuable commodity; it provides shelter, warmth, and a place to hang your hat. It can also be a sanctuary, a place where memories are built, and the place where you feel...