Time to Change Your Furnace Filters
Clean or change the filter on your furnace regularly so that it will run more efficiently.
To keep your furnace working at its optimal performance you need to either change or clean your furnace filter on a regular basis. Furnace filters that become clogged with dirt and dust particles don’t clean air efficiently and force your furnace to work harder. Not to mention that dirty filters can increase operating costs and affect the life and efficiency of heating and air conditioning equipment.
If the filter is reusable, remove it, wash down with a hose and then re-insert. Otherwise, you’ll want to replace it with a new one. Always invest in the best filter you can afford after considering your furnace requirements. Not only will it clean your household air better, it may not need to be replaced as frequently as a cheaper model.
Check back in the months ahead for more household tips!
September 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats
Detached prices stabilize in soft market…
If you like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the Calgary real estate market so that you can make informed decisions, click the link below for an excellent overview of CREB’s summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics:
http://www.creb.com/-/media/Public/CREBcom/Statistics_Package/2016/September_2016.pdf
For more information about the current market or for details about the Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-932-4433.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
2016 Leaf & Pumpkin Composting Program
This year’s Leaf & Pumpkin Composting Program will run from Saturday September 24 to Sunday November 6, 2016.
During this program residents can recycle their bagged leaves and pumpkins by taking them to a leaf and pumpkin composting drop-off location. Composting leaves and pumpkins is an easy way to keep material out of the landfills and is one of the many ways people can reduce waste, reuse and recycle.
Brown bags are best!
Residents are encouraged to use paper yard waste bags, available at many local yard and garden retailers. They are:
1. Better for the environment
Because these bags are made of paper, they are completely compostable along with the leaves and pumpkins, leaving no waste behind. Plastic bags are not compostable and are unfit for recycling after the contents are removed, so all that plastic ends up in the landfill.
2. More efficient
City workers can put paper yard waste bags straight into the compost rows without the additional step of opening the bags and removing the contents.
Seasonal drop-off locations have been set up around Calgary. Drop-off Locations »
Priddis Area Home For Sale
54 Ranchers Hill Road
Excellent location in the Priddis area this home is 15 minutes to Calgary and the new South Health Campus.
4700 sq. ft. custom built walkout boasts gourmet custom cabinetry kitchen with top of the line appliances, large island/eating bar, 9 ft. ceilings, beautiful hardwood, slate and upgraded berber flooring, a 2-sided fireplace which separates the great room and the kitchen eating area, developed basement, beautiful landscaping and much, much more!
Click link to view photos and for full listing info: https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/80-54-ranchers-hill-road/
Curious to know more? Call 403-932-4433 for details.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
130 Gleneagles View, Cochrane, AB
Great Home. Great Location. Priced to Sell!
This spacious family home is a fully developed 2-storey walkout. It features a large front entry, main floor den and family room with cozy fireplace, a large sunny bright kitchen with an island and large eating area with access to private rear deck with mountain views, formal living room/dining room, hardwood, carpet and slate throughout, 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
This family-friendly yard has beautiful landscaping, faces green space and has green space behind it. Double attached garage and large driveway for extra parking, great access to Calgary and much, much more. Must be viewed to be appreciated.
Click here for photos and full listing info: https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/89-130-gleneagles-view-cochrane/
August 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats
“…big differences in activity between the detached sector, versus the high density apartment and attached segments of the market..”
If you like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the Calgary real estate market so that you can make informed decisions, click the link below for an excellent overview of CREB’s summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics:
http://www.creb.com/-/media/Public/CREBcom/Statistics_Package/2016/August_2016.pdf
For more information about the current market or for details about the Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-932-4433.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
Five Natural Do-it-Yourself Cleaning Solutions
Summer cleaning can be easy and economical! Natural do-it-yourself cleaning solutions are more environmentally friendly than commercial alternatives. Make simple, gentle eco-friendly recipes using everyday household products.
All-Purpose Cleaner
Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in a quart of water. Mix well. Use in a spray bottle or with a sponge on kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Rinse with clear water for a clear finish.
Window Cleaner
Shake together 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe for a streak-free finish!
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Sprinkle some baking soda into the bowl followed by a generous portion of vinegar. Scour with a toilet brush and flush.
Drain Cleaner
First try using a plunger on clogged drains. Using a plumber’s snake may help as well. Slow drains can be improved by pouring one cup of baking soda down the drain followed by a cup of vinegar. Cover, if you can, and let stand for five minutes to let this mixture foam up. Then rinse with lots of very hot water.
Mineral and Lime Remover
Applying vinegar and letting it soak for about an hour can remove that buildup that gets deposited around faucets. The easiest way to do this is to soak a cleaning cloth in the vinegar and wrap it around the faucet.
Your house doesn’t have to smell of chemicals to be clean! Make it sparkle in minutes using simple all-natural products.
Unique & Creative Storage Ideas
Check out these great kitchen storage ideas!
http://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/organizing-tips/g1602/unique-kitchen-storage-ideas/
Freshening up & neutralizing goes a long way
Choosing to make the right upgrades to your home can improve its resale value.
Most realtors recommend a fresh coat of paint before putting up the for sale sign. Since paint colour can have such a dramatic effect on a room, using a neutral-coloured palette will help to de-personalize the space. This allows potential buyers to envision how their personal taste will work in their new environment. Overall, choosing the right shade of paint can not only improve your return on investment, but can increase the appeal of your home and help you sell it!
If you’re getting ready to sell your home and are looking for some more tips and tricks to boost your home’s marketability, contact Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-932-4433.
July 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats
“…weaker housing demand reflection of increase in job losses, rising unemployment and net migration …”
If you like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the Calgary real estate market so that you can make informed decisions, click the link below for an excellent overview of CREB’s summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics:
http://www.creb.com/-/media/Public/CREBcom/Statistics_Package/2016/July_2016.pdf
For more information about the current market or for details about the Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-932-4433.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.