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Take a trip back in time this weekend at Kitchener's classic rock celebration, The Wayback Festival! It runs from Friday, July 26th from 7 to 10:30 p.m. & Saturday, July 27th, from 2 to 11 p.m. at Carl Zehr Square in Downtown Kitchener.

Wayback Festival Join us for Kitchener's classic rock celebration and a trip back in time.

From hacking a fan to cooling curtains, these tricks will cool your home without using an air conditioner.

How to Stay Cool Without an Air Conditioner If you don't have an air conditioner, check out these creative ways to stay cool all summer long. Learn how to keep a room cool without AC.

The Bank of Canada has lowered the interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point bringing it to 4.5%.

Easing Does It: Bank Of Canada Lowers Interest Rate By Another 0.25% On the heels of encouraging data releases on the inflation and employment fronts, the Bank of Canada (BoC) has announced a quarter-point cut to its policy interest rate, bringing it down to 4.5% and cementing the fact that we’re firmly in an easing cycle. “With broad price pressures continuing ....

Taking care of basic repairs before you put your home on the market is a smart move.

High Return Home Repairs

Here’s what you need to know about moving expense tax deductions.

Moving? Don’t miss these lucrative tax deductions on your moving expenses - MoneySense You can ease the financial pain of a costly move by deducting those expenses from your employment, self-employment or school award earnings. You can ease the financial pain of a costly move by deducting those expenses from your employment, self-employment or school award earnings at your new locatio...

These secluded, self-sufficient properties are a retreat from the hustle and bustle of life!

World’s most awesome off-grid homes Building in suburbia is one thing, but creating a self-sufficient home in a remote location takes innovation and courage. From mountaintop escapes to desert hideaways, these are the world's most awesome off-grid homes.

🏡These simple improvements will boost curb appeal without costing a fortune.

Take a look at these incredibly ingenious hidden storage ideas!

45 of the Best, Most Versatile Storage Ideas to Declutter Every Room of the House Are you struggling to find versatile storage solutions for your home? These innovative organization and DIY storage ideas can declutter your space.

The Canadian Real Estate Association reported "signs of renewed life" in their June statistics.

'Signs Of Life' In Canadian Housing Market After Rate Cut Despite murmurings from local real estate boards that last month’s interest rate cut was largely inconsequential for housing, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is reporting "signs of renewed life" in their June statistics report.“It wasn’t a ‘blow the doors off’ month by any mean...

Turn your backyard into a peaceful sanctuary that buzzes with activity.

The Birds & the Bees

🏡 📽️ DIY your own outdoor movie theatre with these tips.

14 Cute and Cozy Backyard Movie Night Ideas You'll Want to Try Tonight Use these backyard movie night ideas to make your backyard the place to be. There are lots of ideas here including seating, decorations, and more.

Many events are happening this month in Waterloo Region! This Friday, July 12th, Kitchener's favourite street party "Cruising on King" returns with over 100 vintage cars, local food, drinks and live music!

All the July events: https://explorewaterloo.ca/events/

The next interest rate announcement is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24th.

“More Likely Than Not”: CIBC Sticks To July Interest Rate Cut Prediction As we move closer to the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement, experts with the ‘Big Five’ banks are busy parsing through the latest economic data to give their best bets on rate cuts, or holds, to come. Governing Council has given next to no indication on what their next moves w...

From kitchens to outdoor living spaces, these are the home renovations that have the best return on investment.

These Big Renovations Will Beef Up Your ROI Are you thinking about upgrading your home? Read on for the home renovations with the best return on investment.

The way you price your home can either make or break your sale.

The Price is Right

Here are some tips to help you enjoy a stress-free move with your pets.

How to successfully move homes with your pet - Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Moving homes can be a very stressful experience, but it doesn’t mean you have to leave your pet behind! Here are some great tips from the ASPCA to help make your transition as stress-free as possible for you and your pet. Moving with your pet Choosing a New Neighbourhood, House or Apartment The AS...

🌮 This Sunday, July 7th is the King Streatery Food Truck Festival! From classic comfort foods to international flavours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

You'll be supporting a great cause as proceeds from the event benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region.

📍Kitchener Market
🕙 11AM - 6 PM

King Streatery Food Truck Festival - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region King Streatery Food Truck Festival is hosted annually in June in Downtown Kitchener. Stay tuned for more information for 2023!

✅ 📉 🏡 Here’s a snapshot of the latest Kitchener-Waterloo real estate stats. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about buying or selling a home in the K-W area or want more information about a particular neighbourhood.

Some summer home maintenance tips to help eliminate annoyances like sticking doors and mosquitoes!

The Most Annoying Things About Summer — And What to Do About Them These summer home maintenance tips will help eliminate annoyances like fruit flies and carpenter ants, so you can enjoy your home and all summer has to offer.

A green roof serves several environmental purposes while adding beauty and value to a building.

A Green Roof Could Slash Your Energy Bill in All This Heat Stay cool, add style.

🐾 🏡 Moving with pets can be challenging - here are some tips to help make the transition smoother for your furry friends.
🐶 Keep to their routine as much as possible
🐈 Make sure all your pet's ID tags and medical records are up to date with your new address
🐱 On moving day, keep your pet calm and secure and keep essentials handy in a separate bag.
😸 Pet-proof your home ahead of time and create a designated space with familiar items for them.

If you have the space and the inclination, installing one of these ready-made kits seems like a win-win. But there are a few things to consider before investing in one. Here are the pros and cons of prefab greenhouses, according to experts.

Is It Worth It: Installing a Prefab Greenhouse If you’ve always dreamed of having your own greenhouse—a warm, sunny place to grow plants, flowers, and veggies and a beautiful spot to plop a lawn chair in the winter months, there’s good news. Prefabricated greenhouses make it easier (and more cost-effective) than ever to go from zero to bac...

🇨🇦 For Canada Day, Waterloo Park is hosting a Community Picnic with local artists, food trucks and giant games with a drone show lighting up the sky at 10 p.m. They'll also be live musical performances at the Carl Zehr stage in Kitchener starting at 2 p.m., ending with a dazzling fireworks display!

2024 Canada Day in Kitchener – Waterloo Region: Fireworks, Festivals & Long Weekend Events Canada Day celebrations, family fun events, festivals, weekend activities & fireworks happening across Waterloo Region: Kitchener; Cambridge; Waterloo; Woolwich; Wilmot; Wellesley; North Dumfr…

These ideas will help maximize space and efficiency.

26 Small Laundry Room Ideas That Maximize Space and Style Use these small laundry room ideas to maximize space without skimping on style. With the right storage strategies and design tricks, your small laundry room can live large.

Reinvent any room with a beautiful wall mural.

26 Colorful Wall Mural Ideas You Can DIY If you're considering painting a mural in your home, these stunning creations will inspire you. Browse our top wall mural ideas and plan your next project.

These churches were all creatively converted into charming homes.

12 Churches That Have Been Turned Into Heavenly Homes Sought-after design elements like vaulted ceilings, tall windows and doors, and historic charm came built in with these renovated residences.

Today, we’re tackling this topic and a few other heavy hitters as we give our takes on four of the hottest financial headlines.

Renting vs. Buying a Home in 2024 and Do You Have Enough in Your 401(k)? Renting vs. buying a house: when it comes to FIRE, many people assume that you must own a home and preferably have it paid off to reach financial freedom. But is this really true? With renting so much cheaper than buying in 2024, would it be wiser to rent a place and send the savings to your investm...