The warm, summer weather means more time is spent outside with your loved ones. Patio and deck parties become more frequent, as does barbecue parties. Before inviting any of your guests over, make sure you are absolutely ready... check these off your summer home maintenance list today!

• Examine and clean your deck or patio, replacing or re-staining floorboards as needed.
  You would be amazed with what a newly stained floorboard can do for your outdoor space. Make the space look new and clean with new or re-stained floors!
  

It looks like spring is finally in the air!  It is also a time when many of us start looking for a home to purchase.  Here are some key numbers as Winnipeg's resale-homes market enters the traditionally busy spring season:

• There were 4,338 listings on the local Multiple Listing Service at the beginning of April. That's the highest number for this time of year since 1999...
  

Now that we are just a few weeks away from spring, it’s important to begin inspecting your home for areas that may have been “hit hard” during the chilly, winter season. Cold temperatures can take a toll on your windows, doors, gutters and more. Make sure to inspect your home in the following ways...