room showing completed renovations and renovations underway

As we move into the fall and winter months, you might be thinking of shelving your home renovation plans until the spring. After all, who wants to be working on long, inconvenient projects when it's cold, dark, damp, and the snow is making it difficult to get anything done.

But, you might be surprised to learn how many benefits there are to taking up home renovation in the winter and fall.

For example, because the spring and summer are usually the busier seasons for home renovations, contractors and supplies are at a premium during these times, driving up prices and limited availability. By contrast, in winter, there will be a lot more contractors and renovators who will be more than happy to pencil you in on their otherwise sparse calendars.

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Golden, BC can be found between the Selkirk, Purcell, and the Rocky Mountains you’re surrounded by natural alpine beauty, mighty rivers, and a certain peace that comes with being removed from the hustle and bustle of big city centres. Find it at the north end just off of BC’s “Powder Highway”.

If you’re looking to escape popular metropolitan centres in exchange for a small-town feel with everything you need, then Golden, BC might just be the right place for you. It won’t take long before the friendly residents are greeting you in the streets, and stores while swapping stories about daily life. In general, you’ll enjoy a warm welcome without being overwhelmed in a highly commercialized setting.

Golden’s economy is fueled by summer and winter tourism.…

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eavestrough with leavesThere’s a certain crispness in the air, the leaves are starting to change, and school is back in session. We’re a few days into fall and many people are starting to prepare their homes for the cooler, wetter weather that the fall and winter months bring. Here are 10 tips to prepare your home and property for fall and winter.

  1. Clean eavestroughs and downspouts
    After a long dry summer, it’s easy to forget about the various debris that can gather in eavestroughs and downspouts. Even if there are no trees on your property or near your house, it’s important to check, you never know what birds or squirrels might have hidden up there. This is also a great time to check that eavestroughs and downspouts are in good condition, check for areas where caulking may…

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