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Simple Strategies to Keep Your Fresh Start From Going Stale Despite the January blahs, the New Year is a time when we have a renewed sense of optimism, letting go of the old and making space for the new and improved version of us. Moving is also a great opportunity to start an exciting, new…
Whether you’ve been tasked with a turn of hosting family for a festive function or you’re pulling together a select few for a holiday soiree, here are some tips to help you entertain with ease. 1. Create Some Space Here’s where you want to get creative and maximize your space to ensure your guests…
A vital component for creating a harmonious and thriving community is the quality of the relationships between neighbours. A disagreement between neighbours can mean the difference between looking forward to coming home or feeling dread as you pull into the driveway. While it’s naive to think that every neighbour you have will be the sort…
Whether you are ‘staycationing’ or visiting in the nation’s Capital, surrounded by history and culture, it can be overwhelming to narrow down which of the many parks, museums and markets are worth a visit. Here are a couple suggestions to help you get to know your city. Parliament Hill Perhaps the most iconic attraction of…
If you can believe it – It’s already that time of year! Spring is officially upon us and what better way to kick off the warm season than to Spring Clean your apartment! The thing about Spring Cleaning is that while it feels good to have it over with, the actual concept of it can…
At Realstar, our mission is to set and maintain the highest standards in Canadian rental housing. With that in mind, have you heard about the environmental benefits of sub-metering? In Ontario alone, sub-metering could save 3.3 terawatt hours each year – nearly equivalent to the energy found in 2 million barrels of oil*. But first,…
When converting your rental suite into a home it’s not always easy to fit your entire life into limited amount of square footage. We’ve shopped around for simple products that make a big impact in helping you declutter and stay organized with little to no tools required! Front Entrance Store all your essentials to get…
Give everything a home. A place for everything and everything in its place are words to live by when it comes to keeping your home tidy. Instead of letting shoes gather at random areas, assign them a cubby or storage unit, have mail in an organiser etc. A handy tip is to put up extra…
With the warmer and brighter days upon us, why not extend this summer feeling to inside your apartment? Converting your space into a summer oasis can be affordable and fun, and it’s a great way to freshen up your space! Colourful throw pillows: Nothing says summer like bright colours and prints. Try accenting your couch…
Artwork can be a great way of putting your personal stamp on your home. Here are 6 ideas to keep in mind when selecting the perfect piece for your space. By all means seek out all the art magazines and blogs you like for inspiration and tips, but also remember art is very personal, so…