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Safety tips for trick-or-treating in your community
Halloween is a fun time for kids to dress-up, stay-up late and eat candy. With all of this excitement and distractions, it’s easy for a pleasantly spooky night to turn into a scary one. These quick safety tips will help ensure a safe evening of trick-or-treating in your community. Costumes Size Kid’s costumes should fit […]
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Advantages of buying a quick possession home
Purchasing a brand new home doesn’t always mean you need to begin conceptualizing what you want and building it from scratch. There is another option – quick possession homes. A quick possession home (also known as a spec home) is a completed house or one that is already under construction. These are great if you […]
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Spookiest house on the block
We are well into October and with Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to give your house the haunted treatment. Follow these tips to transform your home into the spookiest house on the block and to attract trick-or-treaters in your neighbourhood. Lawn The front lawn is likely the largest space you’ll have to create […]
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Bring nature indoors this winter
Autumn is here with leaves bursting with colour and slowly floating to the ground. As temperatures in Manitoba become chilly, it’s time to start thinking of ways to bring the beauty of nature indoors this winter. Indoor plants are an excellent decorating tool that can instantly add comfort to any space. They also help to […]
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Giving New Life to Old Materials
At Qualico Communities, we’re always looking for smart, sustainable ways to reduce waste. As part of our ongoing commitment to building responsibly, our team continues to find opportunities to reuse materials during the construction of new communities. Whether it’s concrete, stone or recycled wood, we’re giving these resources a second life in thoughtful, community-focused ways. […]
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Preparing your garden in autumn
Colourful foliage marks the end of gardening season which can be bittersweet. As temperatures begin to shift and sunlight conditions decline, this is the time to start planning your autumn to-do list. Doing so will ensure your plants stay healthy over the winter and into the spring. Here are some tasks to do before the […]