September 2018

what's happening iin town

25 Sep Things to do in Simcoe County in October

Pumpkin spice and everything nice. Summer may have graced us with an extra-long visit but fall is fast approaching and with that comes thoughts of bountiful harvests, colourful foliage, and Thanksgiving festivities.

Wondering what's going on in Simcoe County this October? Throw on that cozy fall sweater and head on out to some of the fabulous fall events happening this month.

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see the colours change

19 Sep Looking for the best views of wonderful fall foliage in town?

People travel far and wide to see the colours change on the trees every fall, but not the lucky residents of Simcoe County...we can just take a short drive.  If you'd rather have a closer look, pick a spot to hike to, strap on your hiking shoes, and get out there to explore some of the most beautiful scenery right in your own backyard.

Wondering where to go in Simcoe County for the best views of the leaves changing colour?

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things to look for in an ensuite bathroom

13 Sep Features You Need to Look for in an Ensuite When House-Hunting

House hunting? You may already have an outline of what you're looking for in your ideal home, but there are some features which are often overlooked by potential home buyers, and we're here to show you what should be on your list. Wondering about the inside scoop on ensuite bathroom features which are most often missed?

Here are five features you should be looking for in an ensuite when you're house-hunting:

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what should I do about replacing window coverings in my new house

12 Sep Expert Advice on Replacing Window Coverings – 5 Big Mistakes

If you just bought a home and you're wondering what you should do about window coverings, you're not alone. Your window treatment says a lot about you. Not only does it control your privacy, style and lighting, it also defines the way your home interiors come off.

If you want to revamp the ambiance in the home you just bought, replacing the window treatments can be a good place to start. However, there are some common mistakes that you must avoid while doing so. Here are the five most common ones:

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4 decorating mistakes to avoid in your open layout

11 Sep 4 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid in Your Open Layout

You’ve been binge-watching reno shows on HGTV and now you’ve got the itch for an open floor plan. You’ve done the dirty work, taking a sledgehammer to that wall dividing your kitchen and living room, cleaned up the dust and drywall, and are now ready to furnish your new open floor plan space.Take a deep breath – the hardest part of your renovation is complete, however, decorating a space with an open floor plan can come with its own set of challenges. We’ve outlined the top four guidelines to help alleviate any unnecessary headaches when designing your open concept layout – now we want to make sure you don’t spend thousands on the wrong furniture for your open concept space.

Here are four of the most common mistakes people make when decorating an open floor plan space.

1. Going shopping before having a plan 2. Ignoring your existing structures that are going nowhere 3. Bad furniture placement 4. Making it magazine-beautiful at the expensive of the people living in the space
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