You’re at work when the thought hits you, “Did I lock the door when I left this morning?” You check your smartphone, see that you didn’t, and click the “LOCK” button. Now your house is secure.    That’s home automation for you! But, is home automation a good idea? That depends on a number of factors. On the pro side, home automation can improve your quality of life. There are automation products that will adjust heating/cooling depending on whether or not you’re home, make your morning coffee when you get out of bed, and the list goes on and on. These conveniences save you time. Home automation can also give you peace-of-mind. It’s comforting to be able to remotely see the inside of your home and check that everything’s okay. Home automation can…

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New Listing backing onto a pond in Sagewood, Airdrie, this fully dev 3+1 bdrm walkout features hardwood floors, granite counters, & marble accents! Enjoy sunrises & the calming sounds of nature on the upper or lower deck w/no neighbours directly behind & a park space out the front door, so no homes in the front either! Open floor plan w/large pond facing windows that allow for lots of natural light, & relaxing evenings in front of the fireplace. 3 substantial bdrms & a genero...us bonus rm, make for enjoyable living space upstairs, incl a spacious master bdrm w/walk-in closet & a gorgeous ensuite w/marble floors, soaker tub & separate shower. A/C & central vac as well! Wander in from the beautifully landscaped backyard into the fully dev bsmnt complete…

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New acreage listing in Rocky View County on 2 acres.
Enjoy the quiet & panoramic views of the country on this luxurious acreage in Calterra Estates; mins to Airdrie, Calgary, QE2,or Stoney Tr. Stunning upgraded custom built home with almost 4600 sq ft of developed living space on 2 acres will steal your heart w/a true chefs kitchen,gas burning stove, built in microwave, mini fridge, veggie sink, hu...ge island & dining room with maple barrel ceiling. Get cozy in the family room with tall windows, soaring ceiling & grand stone wood burning fireplace. Play hard outside & leave the gear in the large mudroom w/lockers & large closet! Or come through the triple heated garage that has laundry & a bathroom! Enjoy sunsets on master balcony, then retreat to the…

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New to the market in Ravenscroft, Airdrie! Exceptional family home with 4 spacious bedrooms up & large bonus room in Ravenswood, Airdrie! Situated minutes from schools & open playing fields, this grand home is waiting for your family. From the inviting open concept floor plan, to the semi-private main floor flex room, this home is designed with you in mind. Bright & open kitchen leads to large & spacious walk through pantry & mudroom with 2 closets to store it all away. Relax... with your loved ones upstairs enjoying the bonus room, then retreat away where everyone has their own bedroom. No need to carry laundry up & down as the laundry is conveniently located upstairs. Double sinks in the common & master bath make getting ready easy. Large walk-in closet…

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New to the market! Over 3200 sq ft of developed living space, 3+1 bedrooms. Imagine walking out your back door & stepping onto the picturesque pathways of Coopers Crossing. Steps away from new elementary school, this is the ideal family home. Relax in solitude with a 2 sided fireplace between generous sized family room & flex room all with big bright windows. Move easily in the large open kitchen with granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances. Wash your dishes while w...atching your kids play in the backyard! Get cozy upstairs in the bonus room with space for another family room & desk area too. All spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets & build-ins. Large master with en-suite & size-able walk-in closet. Just wait there is more, snuggle up or…

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Great 5 bdrm, open concept home awaits your family! Close to paths, parks, schools, amenities & w/3183 sq ft of dev living space. Enjoy the bright & spacious main floor; great for entertaining! Large mud room leads to walk through pantry. Kitchen has gas cook top, built in wall oven & microwave & overlooks beautiful stone fireplace. Main floor den/flex rm. Large bonus rm w/a nook area perfect for toys or computer area & enjoy the ease of laundry upstairs. W/3 large bdrms up+2 in the dev bsmnt, there is plenty of room for a growing family. Unwind w/ease in the master en-suite incl his & hers sinks. Enjoy the over-sized backyard complete w/big deck; a perfect place to host a BBQ or relax…

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Just Listed in Coopers Crossing, Airdrie: 5 bdrm, open concept home awaits your family! Close to pathways, parks, schools & various amenities & w/3183 sq ft of developed living space. Enjoy the bright & spacious main floor where you can easily entertain guests. Putting groceries away is never an issue w/the large mud room leading to walk through pantry. Kitchen includes gas cooktop, built in wall oven & microwave & is open to the beautiful stone fireplace. Main floor also inc...ludes den/flex room. Relax upstairs in the large bonus room w/a nook area perfect for toys or computer area & enjoy the ease of laundry up. With 3 large bedrooms up+2 in the fully developed basement, there is plenty of room for a growing family. Unwind with ease in the master…

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According to a recent study, the average homeowner pays more attention to kitchen stove safety than they do BBQ safety. But, the fact is, a BBQ mishap can be just as devastating. So, it pays to know the latest safety tips. 

• Keep BBQs at least 8 feet away from your house. 

• Check for venture tube blockages regularly. (Spiders are notorious for spinning webs in there.) 

• Clean the grill frequently to prevent flare ups. A grease fire on the grill can continue burning even after you’ve turned the BBQ off. 

• Don’t position your BBQ close to foliage, such as under a tree or next to shrubs. 

• Never BBQ in an enclosed area, such as a garage, even if the space is well ventilated. 

• Avoid leaving the grill unattended, especially when…

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