Moving is a multiple-step process that requires a lot of work and planning. On the blog, we’ve been going through each step in the moving journey of one of our clients. The move was prepared in their current home, a walk-through was conducted of the new space, and their belongings were unpacked and carefully sorted. Now, it is time to plan how their belongings will fit into the new space with the right organizing products. It isn’t as simple as going to the nearest department store and buying some bins – there are a lot of products available that are created to assist people in maintaining an organized space. In a way, there are almost too many different products, to the point that people can run into the problem of accumulating too many baskets or specialty organizers for their items that they don’t really need. Before we even started shopping, we carefully examined the client’s new space to see what kind of products would work and where, keeping in mind the actual items and ...
10 Kid-Friendly (and Beautiful) Design Ideas for your Home
Having kids in your home definitely affects your home décor decisions, but this impact doesn’t have to be negative. Keeping children in mind means considering how they’ll use the space differently than the adults in your home will. It is possible to combine the aesthetic appeal we crave along with the fun and entertaining elements that kids need. These ten design ideas demonstrate that a combination of kid-friendly design and beautiful aesthetic is easier to find than you think. Have Fun with Color When was the last time you heard anyone under the age of twelve say they were really hoping for a gray bedroom? Probably not ever. Kids love colors, so why not create some visual stimulation in your space with your children’s (or your) favorite colors. Adding color doesn’t mean you have to go crazy, nor does it mean you can’t return to a more muted palette as your children grow. Choose neutrals for larger purchases, like flooring and staple furniture, and save the colors for smaller, more ...
JUNE Giveaway…ENTER TODAY!!
ENTER TODAY BY VISITINGCIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST ENTER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE OR VISITING CIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST Each month Best My Nest will have a NEW giveaway to help improve the life you live in your home and you have a chance to ENTER each month to WIN!! Special thank you to South Peak Roofing & Exteriors for participating in this months Happy Home Giveaway. Be sure to check them out for your roofing, siding, window, painting and any of your exterior needs. South Peak Roofing & Exteriors Special Offer: 10% Off your roofing quote or Free 50 year shingle manufacturer warranty upgrade. FREE ESTIMATES Contest Rules: The draw is done on the last day of the month. You must go back to the contest website, and re enter every month to win that month’s prize. This means that if you enter every month, you ...
Easy Ways to Help Save Disappearing Bees…
Garden with Wild Flowers Plant wild flowers in your garden. If you have the room, create cute meadows of wild flowers in your lawn or yard. You can plant wild flower seeds in early spring. Our wild seeds come in packets as well as bags and they look fantastic! Eat Local Now is the time to start growing your own pesticide-free fruit & vegetables. Fruit and vegetables not only make a ton of flowers but eating local means you are not contrib-uting to global pesticide use. This helps the bees in your neighbourhood and around the planet. Even a few pots of vegetables outside makes a big difference! If you cannot grow your own, then select as much organic produce as you can while getting the groceries. Create Habitat You too can help save the bees! Plant your flowers so that there are flowers from early spring to fall. Use bulbs, perennials, annuals and you can also let your some of your vegetables go to seed. Build Shelter Get a bee house and give our native bees some shelter. Bee ...
5 Pro Tips to Improve the Lighting in your Home, Instantly!
Each area of your home serves a different purpose, so why should the lighting all be the same? In fact it shouldn’t. Look up! Are the light fixtures in your home the same ‘builder’s special style ‘in every room? As a matter of fact, are they the same’ builder’s special light fixtures that are in every home in the neighborhood? Time to change it up! Here are 5 Professional Interior Design tips you can use to update, improve, and rejuvenate, the lighting in your home starting right away. First let’s define the Light fixture types: Flush mount fixture- attached directly to the ceiling, no gap space (use, general lighting in any room, they are probably everywhere ) Pendant-Individual light hanging from a cord or rod from the ceiling Chandelier- decorative ,usually has numerous branches and lights, can be a statement piece Sconce – light fixture attached to the wall often used in hallways and bathrooms Recessed Lights – often called pot lights, fixture is inserted into a an opening in ...
The Best Bedroom Painting Ideas You and Your Teen Can Agree On
If your teenager has outgrown their childhood bedroom decor, it’s time to elevate their space to a more sophisticated room that reflects their personality. Getting your teen involved with selecting a colorful teen bedroom scheme is a great opportunity to let them have ownership and freedom over their bedroom. Investing in a professional interior paint project during this bedroom design change will make future transitions less work. It’s hard to admit that your little one isn’t so little anymore. When their race car bed drives onto the curb for trash day and their whimsical zoo animal wall decals get peeled off, it’s the perfect time to add your teen’s room to your list of interior rooms that could benefit from a professional painting project. It can be hard to find common ground with your teenager on, well, most things. Choosing a color that will express your teenage boy or girl’s personality, while ensuring their color scheme fits into the rest of your home’s aesthetic, can be a ...
The Unknown Benefits of Duct Cleaning & 5 Signs You Need One!
Did you know that 70% of homes have polluted air, full of dust, allergens, mold, and more? Most of these pollutants come from your air ducts and cause a long list of problems for people, pets, and guests. When it comes to keeping your home clean and safe, most people don’t think about their ducts since they are hidden away from our sight. Out of sight, out of mind right? What most people don’t know is your ducts play a major role in keeping your home warm, safe, and healthy. Just like the blood in our bodies, the ducts play a key role in your homes operation. This is also true for businesses and/or commercial buildings with high amounts of traffic, lots of dirt & dust, and with high health/safety standards.Here are some of the Unknown benefits of getting your home or businesses ducts cleaned! Improve Air Quality: Air ducts help to circulate the warm and cool air throughout our homes. This means they are constantly sucking in outside air, warming/cooling it, and redistributing it ...
Septic Care and Maintenance Habits
How safe, effective, and economical an onsite sewage system is greatly depends on the use and maintenance of the system. Properly used and maintained systems provide years of service. Proper use begins with waste disposal habits. Individuals determine how much, and what enters the system. Many of us were used to "just flushing and it went away", and had never heard of onsite sewage systems until we moved to a rural setting. Coming up with, and sticking to proper use and maintenance guidelines will go along way to maximizing the longevity of an onsite sewage system. The suggestions outlined below are meant to give some insights into most conventional systems and help with developing proper use and maintenance habits. Systems are designed to handle domestic wastewater. Things that do not break down easily (facial tissue, large amounts of vegetable scrapings, coffee grounds, chemicals, paints, oils, sanitary napkins, applicators, condoms, medicines, pesticides, poisons, strong ...
Easy Closet Storage Solutions for All Your Wardrobe Accessories
“I’ve always thought of accessories as the exclamation point of a woman’s outfit.” –Michael Kors, designer It’s true. No outfit is complete without accessories. Shoes, purses, jewelry, scarves, hats, belts … they all add texture, color and style to clothes. Accessories make up a big part of any wardrobe but don’t always get the respect they deserve, including designer bags carelessly tossed into the closet or expensive jewelry dropped in a dish on the dresser. With a custom closet system from Tailored Living®, all your accessories will have efficient storage to keep them at their best and where you can always find them. No more playing Where’s Waldo? when getting dressed for the office or a night out on the town. Shoes and boots and sandals, oh my! One of the most prolific accessories for kids and adults alike is footwear. Flat sandals, tall and short boots, dress shoes, casual shoes, sneakers, platforms, stilettos, moccasins, clogs, and slippers. Without some organization, a shoe ...
MAY Giveaway… ENTER TODAY!!
ENTER TODAY BY VISITINGCIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST ENTER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE OR VISITING CIRREALTY.CA or CIRREALTY.CA/CONTEST Each month Best My Nest will have a NEW giveaway to help improve the life you live in your home and you have a chance to ENTER each month to WIN!! Special thank you to The Greener Cleaners for participating in this months Happy Home Giveaway. Be sure to check them out for all your cleaning needs. The Greener Cleaners Special Offer: 20% Discount Off Cleaning Services Contest Rules: The draw is done on the last day of the month. You must go back to the contest website, and re enter every month to win that month’s prize. This means that if you enter every month, you have more than 1 chance at winning! You can not enter in advance for future months. CIR Realtors are not eligible to win. You must be a resident of Alberta and over 18 to win. ...
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