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		<title>Spring Home Maintenance</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/spring-home-maintenance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regular Maintenance Is the Key
Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices is the best way to protect your investment in your home. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it is important to get into the habit of doing them. Establish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovating Step By Step &#8211; Part 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:36:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
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Step 7. Inspect as you go
Most renovation experiences are happy ones. But don&#8217;t assume that things are going according to plan just because you have a sound contract and good rapport with your renovator. Stay on top of your project to prevent minor errors from becoming major problems.
If you have a disagreement, be reasonable. Go [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovating Step By Step &#8211; Part 5</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Selling Edmonton Home]]></category>

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Renovation, Step by Step
Step 6. Don&#8217;t worry about the mess
It&#8217;s no fun living on a construction site. In fact, if the renovations are major, you may want to consider moving out for a while. Of course, this isn&#8217;t always possible. Be sure at least to find out from your renovator what kinds of disruptions you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovating Step By Step &#8211; Part 4</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Selling Edmonton Home]]></category>

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Renovation, Step By Step














Step 5. Get it in writing
Always get a written contract describing the work to be done, what it will cost and how payments will be made. Never agree to anything before you have it in writing.






Your Responsibilities:

Decide what&#8217;s to be done
Choose materials and products as required
Select the renovator or design firm
Ensure the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovating Step By Step &#8211; Part 3</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/renovating-step-by-step-part-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Selling Edmonton Home]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Renovation Step by Step





Step 4. Pick your partners
Many homeowners decide to do their own renovations. In most provinces, you may do so, provided you get the necessary permits, follow local building codes, and have the work inspected by the appropriate authorities.
Doing it yourself can save money, but there are other costs to consider. Are you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Property Tax Buster</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/property-tax-buster/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edmonton property taxes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taxes suck. I don&#8217;t know anyone who likes to pay them. I know I sure don&#8217;t!!
I really don&#8217;t like it when my property tax assessment comes in, and my taxes go up because the city thinks my property is worth more this year than it was last year. That REALLY sucks.
But there&#8217;s hope. You can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovating Step By Step &#8211; Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/home-renovation-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Selling Edmonton Home]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8216;Tis the season to start renovating. Heres something to think about Bloggers when you decide renovating is the way to go! This is the first of six blogs about renovations. This information was found on the CMHC website (www.cmhc.schl.ca).






Before You Renovate…

















Why Renovate?
Everyone has a different reason for wanting to renovate. Sometimes it&#8217;s the simple need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Interior Design Trends</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/2010-interior-design-trends/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sarah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sarah Dulmage]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edmonton interior design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home interiors Edmonton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interior decorating Edmonton]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In the market for a new home and wondering what to look for in a modern interior?  Or, thinking of selling your home and want to update to show its best?  These 2010 design trends are what we can expect to see in homes this year;
Going Green to Save Green: Environmental sustainability is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winterize Your Home or Freeze!</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/winterize-your-home-or-freeze/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edmonton homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edmonton hot homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edmonton house]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edmonton real estate blog]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Third Annual Deep Freeze Festival in Edmonton is over but the chilly winds and the knee deep snow is here to stay for a couple of months more. In fact, December 2009 saw the towns of Huntsville and Bracebridge near Toronto declare snow emergency. Even Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park, Alberta experienced severe [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Home Maintenance Checklist</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/winter-home-maintenance-checklist/</link>
		<comments>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/winter-home-maintenance-checklist/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.knock-knock.ca/?p=1507</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Regular Maintenance Is the Key
Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices is the best way to protect your investment in your home. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it is important to get into the habit of doing them. Establish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Furnace Filters &#8211; More Unsexy House Stuff</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/furnace-filters-more-unsexy-house-stuff/</link>
		<comments>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/furnace-filters-more-unsexy-house-stuff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it time to change the filter Bloggers? Check out the information I pulled of the CMHC website about your furnace filter. This is the sort of stuff none of us wants to deal with, but can be uber important for your home and your health. Especially with all he recent H1N1 and pandemic fears&#8230; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caring for Your Attic &#8211; Part 3</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/attic-venting-attic-moisture-and-ice-dams-part-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/attic-venting-attic-moisture-and-ice-dams-part-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the 3rd and final part of this series on maintaining your attic. This past weekend I climbed up into my attic, and realized that I really hadn&#8217;t been up there for more than 4 years. Ouch.
Attic Venting, Attic Moisture and Ice Dams
Ice Damming
Ice dams are the large mass of ice that collects on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caring for Your Attic &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/attic-venting-attic-moisture-and-ice-dams-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s part 2 of the CMHC report on Attic&#8217;s in our cold Canadian winter. Something every Edmonton home owner should worry about&#8230;
Attic Venting, Attic Moisture and Ice Dams

Attic Venting
If you have properly sealed the attic you should not need more attic ventilation. Attic ventilation is overrated. In winter, the cold outside air cannot hold much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caring for Your Attic, Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/caring-for-your-attic-part-1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/caring-for-your-attic-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of the terrific November weather that we&#8217;ve had here in Edmonton, we all know that winter is coming. It&#8217;s unavoidable. It&#8217;s coming. So stop denying it!
For your house this means that the attic will face harder pressure than it does through the rest of the year. Snow and cold are difficult on attics to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sample Renovation Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.knock-knock.ca/edmonton-home-maintenance/st-albert-stinks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Carle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edmonton Home Maintenance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Compliments of the good people at CMHC.
A detailed written contract between you and the contractor you hire is essential to any renovation or home repair project, no matter its size. Even the smallest job should be put in writing.
Why? To begin with, a written contract constitutes a binding legal agreement between you and your contractor. [...]]]></description>
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