signs-ready-to-buy-a-house-textOne of the most common goals for most people is purchasing a house, whether it's your first family home or it's an investment. Although it makes for a wise investment, there is plenty of planning involved before finding the right house. From saving for the down payment to maintaining a strong credit score, there are a few signs that will show you that you're ready to buy a house and can manage the overall cost.

You Know What You Can Afford

To ensure you'll be able to afford the property you're eyeing and can maintain its condition, it's important to first calculate what you can afford before making an offer. Instead of only calculating the mortgage payment, you'll also need to factor in repairs that are needed, utilities, homeowner's insurance, HOA…

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great-sudbury-neighbourhoods-skaterSudbury is full of wonderful communities, and we love to talk about them. Here are five more neighbourhoods in Sudbury that make for ideal places to live and raise a family in. They anchor different parts of the city and offer many positive aspects of family life as well as community activities for all ages.   

Minnow Lake

This area surrounds a lake and is just about the geographical centre of Greater Sudbury. That's right, a lake in the middle of the city! It has more public shoreline than any other area lake. Minnow Lake has an extensive website for interested readers.

Two community centres, tennis courts, two ball fields and an arena are right on the lake as well as other outdoor activity lots, including a skateboard park. There are a…

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basement-decor-mistakes-imageThere are so many options for turning a basement space into something more desirable, but sometimes it can feel like too much! Here are some ideas about what not to do instead.

The First Thing Not to Do

"Neutral" is a favourite colour of redone basements because there is less natural light. You don't have to be afraid of colour when you put good lighting into the new space. Bright colours often make a room seem lighter at times, and if it improves your mood, win-win.

Flooring - Help!

Carpeting is warm and soft in a downstairs room, and it adds colour or retains a neutral palette. It still might be a no-no. Consider these uses for your basement:

  • Crafts and painting
  • Food and drink
  • Romping children
  • Planting soil

Hardwood…

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things-to-do-in-sudbury-science-northSudbury is known far and wide for the iconic Big Nickel and the Superstack that are reminiscent of the copper and nickel mining industries that thrived in the area for decades. In fact, it is estimated that there are 5,000 kilometres of mining tunnels beneath the community that were created from days gone by. Being the largest city in Northern Ontario, the city enjoys a diverse population and amenities similarly found in other large urban areas. It also offers a variety of unique points of interest that remain popular with many all year round, which means there are many things to do in Sudbury. Check out these four we found for you.

Science North

The facility remains Ontario's most visited attraction and serves as a fascinating educational resource…

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