For Owners

One of the most overlooked areas of ongoing expense for the homeowner is maintenance. Its importance cannot be over emphasized. A well maintained home would almost always sell much faster than one in need of repairs. Additionally, your ongoing investment in caring for your home will provide you with more enjoyment of the property while you live in it and a greater return when you decide to sell. Homeowners should religiously budget one to two percent of their homes value for maintenance and repair every year. You might consider opening a special savings account so that you can budget and save an equal amount each month. It will be much easier to tackle that re-shingling job if you’ve prepared for it in advance.

Helpful articles for Saskatoon home owners

Seasonal home maintenance checklist
Potential resale returns on various home improvements
Carpet stain removal guide (coming soon)

Helpful video resources for Saskatoon home owners

Royal LePage TV Home Owner Series – Episode 1 – Making your home more energy efficient
Royal LePage TV Home Owner Series – Episode 2 – Updating your bathroom
Royal LePage TV Home Owner Series – Episode 3 – Landscaping to improve your home’s value

Helpful links to great online home improvement resources

Better Homes and Gardens
Bob Vila’s Home Again
DoItYoursef.com
Family Handyman (Reader’s Digest)
Green Home Guide
HGTV Green Home
Hometime
Home Doctor
Lowe Home Improvement
Natural Handyman
Smarthome Home Automation Systems
Sound Home Resource Centre
Toiletology