First-time Homebuyer Rule Changes #realtalk
Through the grapevine, I heard that the Ministry of Finance has some new rules for home purchases in Canada. 6 months ago, I could care less. Now, as a homeowner, anything that has to do with rule changes and the housing market, my ears perk up. I’m a researcher...Adulting task: Learning from my mistakes #hammerhome
Without a doubt, I have made a bunch of mistakes on the house. To-date, my biggest issues have been with painting. I am writing my mistakes out, so you don’t make them! I painted things out of order. Apparently, you’re supposed to paint the ceiling, then...A toolbox for a tool
Last night at my home maintenance course, we built tool boxes. There is a good mix of people in the class, some coming all the way from Mississauga. There is also a Thursday class, and my instructor wanted me to give a shout out to the six chemists who come as a group...Being screwed over screws
Did you know? The colour, shape, and size of each screw matters? In retrospect, this makes sense. In reality, I’ve been using screws interchangeably. At my first General Home Maintenance class, the instructor gave us a lesson about screws. There is so much to...Adulting task: Building Ikea Furniture
Shopping and decorating are my weaknesses. I am not artistic and I have a hard time visualizing spaces and designs. Choosing the furniture and colours for my house made me toss and turn and question my style. In the end, I am happy with all of my furniture choices and...Hi, I’m Liz
