Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home and your lifestyle to make the best of this difficult situation.

Here are a few tips for creating comfortable and functional spaces within your home for work, school, and fitness....

Whether you’re planning a simple refresh or a full-scale renovation, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make tasteful updates can generate increased buyer interest and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need updating immediately (or in the near future) so they can factor renovation costs into their overall budget.

Even if you have no immediate plans to buy or sell, we advise our...

A local favourite, Cactus Club Cafe is offering happy hour specials from open until 4 pm, starting at $6. You and your friends can have a virtual happy hour with DoorDash delivery of your favourite dishes and drinks from Cactus Club. They’ve added $5 drink specials, $20 six-packs and half-price bottle of wine that can be ordered along with your meals.

Social distancing and self-isolation doesn’t mean happy hour has to stop!

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As a realtor, I’m always on the go meeting clients and going to showings and at times it’s takes longer to go into the office. The social benefits of a workplace is always a plus, but it can become a distraction when you engage in conversation with co-workers on your way to get a glass of water.

On occasion, I do work from home which allows me to be productive without external distractions. Although, we are all guilty of falling off our daily agenda when the TV is a few...

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No matter where you live, your monthly energy bill is often more than you anticipated. Consider having a smart Wi-Fi thermostat installed in your home. This device can’t solve all your energy-related issues in your home but can definitely save you some money! Wirecutter, a New York Times Company, recommends the popular Google Nest Thermostat E. It’s a great device by optimizing your home’s heating and cooling settings so that it’s not running more than necessary....