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NEED MORE INTERIOR SPACE? CONSIDER A SUNROOM ADDITION

If you’re thinking of adding onto your home, consider a sunroom rather than a full addition. The difference is that full additions usually extend the foundation of the original home, while sunrooms usually sit on a floating slab and thus considerably reduce the cost. Of course, like with any renovation, a sunroom’s cost can skyrocket, but if you want to keep the price low, consider a prefabricated kit. Kits vary but usually come with premade wall and roof panels along with the windows. A qualified technician then sets up the pieces, but if you have some building knowledge you may be able to assemble it yourself. Just be aware of a few common misconceptions before deciding which way to go. For example, sunrooms do require building permits – even small ones. Also, don’t assume a prefab sunroom will be cheaper than a traditionally built one as several factors play into the cost. The best thing to do is reach out to a few local contractors and ask if they have experience building sunrooms to get a feel for pricing.

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SIMPLE DIY PLANTER BOX

Courtesy of www.hgtv.ca.

This DIY planter box is the perfect home for flowers, herbs and veggies!

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INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Grab the measuring tape and pencil and divide the wood panels

Two pine wood panels 1” x 11” x 72” Measuring tape and pencil Brad nailer and nails (or hammer and nails) Drill and wood screws Jigsaw

into the following sizes: One: 34” x 11” (bottom) Two: 36” x 11” (sides) Two: 11” x 11” (ends)

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Now, cut the wood with a jigsaw.

3. Attach together using a brad nailer or a hammer and some nails. 4. Once your box is constructed, lightly sand it before you paint the exterior using your favourite summer colour and your roller brush. 5. To create the legs of the planter, cut each dowel in half using a jigsaw. Find and mark the center of the dowel and drill a small hole into the base of each one. 6. Mark the location of each leg 3” away from the edges on the inside of the finished planter. Drill a small hole for each leg at the bottom of the box. Grab the dowels and, using the wood screws, attach them from above. 7. Add your plants and enjoy!

Paint and roller Two wood dowels 1¼” x 48”

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BUYING A HOME: NEWLYWED EDITION While many couples buy a home before getting married, it’s still common for the home buying process to take place after the big day. Either way, there are several things you can do before beginning to make the process go more smoothly. Start by ensuring you both have a decent credit score. Improving your credit isn’t overly difficult to do, but it can take several months so tackle this task as soon as possible. Next up, start paying off any outstanding debt. If your debt load is high compared to your income it can be tricky to get approved for a mortgage. One other thing you should definitely be doing is speaking openly about your current finances and financial goals. Draw up a budget and remember to include everything that comes with home ownership, such as property taxes, utility bills, regular maintenance costs and an emergency fund for those “just in case” situations. Buying your first home together should be more exciting than it is stressful. Being prepared is the best way to ensure that will happen.

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4 BEST ROBOTIC VACUUMS ON THE MARKET Always wanted to try a robotic vacuum? Or maybe you have one that needs replacing. These four models are some of the best available today and range from affordable to high performing. 1. eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 30C MAX. With height-adjustable suction and a whisper quiet noise level, this robotic vacuum is excellent for homes with pets. 2. Coredy Robot Vacuum Cleaner. An affordable option that still works great and has a long battery life – it can run for 110 minutes per charge. 3. iRobot Roomba S9+ 9550. If you want to splurge on one of the best performing robot vacuums on on the market, this model has self-emptying capabilities. Plus, you can tell it to skip a room or do a double pass right from your phone. 4. Roborock S5 MAX Robot Vacuum and Mop. Yes, you read that right – it’s a robotic vacuum and mop all in in one! Program from your phone which areas you want it to vacuum, which areas you want it to wash and where you want it to do both. Impressive!

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June Sees Continued Cooling Of Housing Market In Edmonton

AVG. SALE PRICE Single Family Dwelling $494,302

AVG. SALE PRICE Condo $238,377

ACTIVE LISTINGS 8,057

DAYS ON MARKET 33

Edmonton, July 5, 2022 - Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market decreased 9.2% compared to May 2022 and saw a year-over-year decrease of 4.6% from June 2021. New residential listings decreased 8.3%month-over-month fromMay 2022, but there was an increase of 4.1% from June of last year. For June, single-family home unit sales were down 8.2% from June 2021, and decreased 11.6% fromMay 2022 at 1,534. Condo unit sales increased 1.8% from June 2021 but were down 4.3% fromMay 2022. Duplex/rowhouse unit sales were down both 4.7% year-over-year and 11.6% from last month. Single-family homes averaged $494,302, a 4.5% year-over-year increase and a month-over-month increase of 0.3%. Condominiums sold for an average of $238,377, seeing a small decrease of 1.6% year over-year, and down 0.3% when compared to May 2022. Duplex prices increased 9.1% from June 2021, selling at $387,811, but saw a 2.0% decrease fromMay 2022. Single-family homes averaged 27 days on the market, seeing an increase of four days fromMay 2022. Condos averaged 45 days on the market, increasing by one day month-over-month, while duplexes averaged 29 days on the market, a four-day increase compared to last month. Overall, all residential listings averaged 33 days on the market, increasing by four days month-over-month and down two days as compared to June 2021. Source: REALTORS® Association of Edmonton | Market values stated are of the average of Edmonton and surrounding region. Individual home market values will vary and are affected by factors such as location, size, interior and exterior condition. Please call to get an up-to date evaluation of your home.

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