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One man's trash is another's swimming pool! 🏊‍♀️

Astounding Dumpster to Pool Conversion An innovative project for the budget-conscious homeowner transforms a lowly Dumpster into a gorgeous swimming pool.

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'Open Streets' returns to uptown Waterloo today, Saturday June 15th! Watch live performances from KW Breakers, browse through the art market, and join in on the fun and games. Also, local musicians will be staging pop-up concerts in neighbourhoods all over Kitchener today to celebrate 'Neighbours Day'!

This article outlines what the Bank of Canada's rate cut means if you’re a mortgage borrower.

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate cut on June 5, 2024 - MoneySense How the Bank of Canada’s June 5 rate cut will impact Canadians, and what to know whether you’re a borrower, investor or saver.

Some incredible home design makeovers!

Incredible Redecorations: “Before And After Design” What defines your interior style? Is it your love of antiques or your hate for clutter? Your desire for entertainment or your preference for all things bohemian?

Here are 35 of some of the most bizarre buildings out there!

35 Bizarre Buildings You Won’t Believe Actually Exist Do not adjust your screen. You're not hallucinating. These not-photoshopped bizarre buildings have just had one too many. Engineers and architects are becoming bolder and bolder with their designs nowadays, and new levels of creativity show up in their creations.

These hacks will maximise your space!

30 Small House Hacks That Will Instantly Maximize And Enlarge Your Space - Architecture & Design Dealing with small spaces can become a true nightmare and destroy your dreams of owning fresh, relaxing cozy spaces you can enjoy with friends and family. We have previously approached the matter in 10 Ingenious Ideas for Small Space Interiors and Top 10 Tiniest Apartments & Their Cleverly Organized...

Average asking rents for all residential property types in Canada increased 9.3% year-over-year in May.

Average Canadian Rent Hits Record-Breaking $2,200 Per Month Average rent in Canada has surpassed its all time high, hitting a new record of $2,200 a month, according to the latest national rent report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation.The record break follows last month’s reported all time high of $2,188, with average asking rents for all residential property...

✅ 📉 🏡 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

🐶 🎙️ Calling all dog lovers! This helpful community guide shares all the dog-friendly businesses in Kitchener, Waterloo Cambridge and beyond.

Community Guides — DOG FRIENDLY KW Dog Friendly Community Guides for dog owners and dog lovers. Everything you need to know as a dog owner in one place.

🌱In addition to looking beautiful, plants may improve the quality of our indoor air.

The 25-basis-point cut brings the policy rate to 4.75%.

Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rate For First Time In Four Years Months of speculation came to a head on Wednesday when the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced the first interest rate cut of the cycle. The long-awaited and much-anticipated move from the central bank was a decrease of 25 basis points, bringing the policy rate to 4.75%. The rate has sat at a 22-year...

A living fence can add lush greenery to your yard and enhance your privacy.

Living Privacy Fences Using Shrub Hedges Living privacy fences offer a beautiful way to feel secluded in your yard with plants. Learn about options like hardscape choices, shrubs, and hedges.

Here are some tips to help you get the best second opinion on a mortgage.

There's (Huge) Value In Getting A Second Opinion On Your Mortgage Not shopping around puts future homebuyers, and existing owners, at risk of spending thousands more per year than they need to. In extreme cases, not shopping around for a better rate could even cost someone their home.

These edgy homes have some incredible views!

Living on the Edge, Literally - 4 Modern Cliff Edge Houses Last updated on August 13, 2023 Building houses on cliff edges are nothing new. There are many castles and manors built on rocky coasts and ... Read more

Mark your calendar as Movies in the Park returns to Waterloo Park at the bandshell this summer!🍿🎬
📅June 13th & 27th, July 11th & 25th, August 8th & 15th

👀 The iconic home is currently on the market!

'Home Alone' House Is Listed for $5.25M After a Serious Renovation—but Is It an Improvement? A dozen years after it was last on the market, the famous "Home Alone" house is up for sale, listed at $5.25 million.

These tips will help reduce the cost on your home renovation.

How to save money on home renovations (even if you’re not handy) - MoneySense You don't have do be a DIYer to pitch in and reduce the cost of your next home improvement project. These tips from a reno veteran and contracting pro will get you started.

The Ontario government is proposing legislation that would implement a 10-day "cooling-off period" for purchases of new freehold homes.

Ontario Moves Forward With 10-Day 'Cooling-Off' Period On New Freehold Purchases The Ontario government wants to take a page from BC's book with a "cooling-off" period.

Here are a few considerations for a pet-friendly home.

Mike Holmes Reveals How to Build a Safe Home for Pets - HGTV Canada My dog Charlie is a beloved member of our family and life just wouldn't be the same without him.

The next interest rate announcement is June 5th, 2024.

RBC Now Forecasting First Bank Of Canada Interest Rate Cut In June 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the interest rate cut — on Canadian soil, at least. This is according to a report that came out last week from RBC Economist Claire Fan, which lays out five predictions for when the Bank of Canada, the US federal reserve, the Bank of England, the European Centr...

Basements can be dark places and while lighter floors and walls will help, there are a few other ways to make your basement feel brighter and more inviting.

🏡These privacy ideas will help create a secluded backyard.

25 garden screening ideas for more privacy in your garden this year Try these beautiful backyard privacy ideas to block your neighbors out

These tiny homes are creative and functional.

Dreamy Tiny Homes That Prove Bigger Isn't Always Better Tiny homes are part of the minimalist trend, enabling people to live more simply, while still having a home that is stylish and meets all of their needs.

🌞 Patio season is officially here!

Mark your calendar for WelcomeFest, a new event in Downtown Kitchener! Enjoy art, music, good food, and local retailers.
📅 Friday, May 24th & Saturday, May 25th
📍Carl Zehr Square & throughout Downtown Kitchener

WelcomeFest WelcomeFest will open the Festival events season in Kitchener with a two-day celebration in the heart of downtown. Beginning with a live concert and 2024 events launch on Friday, May 24 and continuing with the Downtown Kitchener BIA’s Palette x Palate event on Saturday, May 25, this is a weekend o...

Here are some considerations if you're thinking of buying a property that needs some TLC.

The Dos and Don’ts of Buying a Fixer Upper - HGTV Canada We break down everything you need to know about buying a fixer upper this year (and if it's truly worth the investment).

Here are a few tips to help you prepare your home to show if you have young children.

Preparing to Show with Kids in Tow You don’t want to “kid around” when it comes to preparing your home for showings.