How to declutter your garage with they help of local pros

Transform Your Cluttered Garage Into a Spacious Parking Area

Are you among the 25% of homeowners who own a two-stall garage and don’t park in it? If so, it’s time to declutter! One survey by Moen found that the garage is the untidiest place in the home. If you can relate, here are some tips for efficiently cleaning your car stall.

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The Benefits of Custom Building a Home

Never Worry About Moving Again!

Stop looking for the perfect home and build one! A custom house comes with many freedoms and new technology. Read on to learn how that puts you at an advantage.

Lower Utility Bills

When you’re in charge of your new home, you can incorporate energy efficiency. If you plan for sustainability beforehand, your monthly energy bills will be lower!

More Reasons To Build a Custom Home

There are many benefits to making all the choices for your home:

  • Is there a place you’ve always wanted to live? You decide on the location.
  • You can choose a builder you trust, especially with GetAssist, because all you have to do is hit the Request button and connect with local builders. Check out their projects on their portfolio.
  • You can decide on the exterior and interior design; freedom of style means freedom of expression.
  • Opt for an open concept to achieve an inclusive family environment, a private interior, or both. Everything is up to you.
  • The materials and appliances in your home will likely be new, and they’ll come with a warranty. So, if something breaks, you can fix it without paying for quite some time.
  • You can cut out any unnecessary space in your floor plan, but additionally, you can add rooms for activities you love, like a library or a workout room.
  • Often, people move into a new home, and they don’t know the overall quality of its materials. How unfortunate would it be if your house started falling apart immediately, and you had to pay extra for repairs? Fortunately, when you build a home, you know the condition of your materials; you can effortlessly go for good quality.
  • A common worry about custom homes is that they are more pricey than older homes. They don’t have to be! You choose the budget and make your builder aware of it.

Ready to start building in Canada or the United States? Make a Request with GetAssist today! Now you know the pros of customizing a house with new technology and materials.

We encourage you to start thinking about your dream home because you CAN have it!

5 Landscaping Trends to Bring Luxury to Your Outdoor Space in 2023

Is this the year to turn your yard into a paradise?

Follow this guide to see this year’s landscaping trends to bring luxury to your property.

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Preparing for Buying, Selling, and Moving in the Winter

Moving in the Winter can create some extra challenges. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or selling and moving on, planning a move can already seem like a cumbersome chore. We’ve put together a Winter Moving Checklist to assist in a smooth move.

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the benefits of roof replacement in the winter

Seven Benefits of Winter Roof Repair

Can you fix your roof in the winter?

The answer is yes; in fact, we have solid reasons as to why you should. So, if you’re looking for a residential roofer near Calgary, choose Asonic Roofing, a preferred vendor on the GetAssist Business Network, to get started on reparations to prevent more significant problems.

Here are seven pros of repairing your roof in the winter:

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request for home maintenance tasks all summer long

Take Advantage of Summer to Prepare for a Year of Home Maintenance

The short summer months bring opportunities for many things. Playing in the outdoors without a care for the elements, lazy afternoons in the shade sipping iced tea… And catching up on home maintenance without the weather dictating your availability to do so.

With so much to do and so little time, here is a list of home maintenance and repairs you may not have thought of. Take care of these now to enjoy the benefits and avoid trouble later in the year when Mother Nature is not so kind.

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6 Home Projects a Handyman Can Help Dad With

One of the fun things about owning your home is the satisfaction that comes with making improvements by yourself. Sometimes, though, do-it-yourself techniques just won’t cut it, and we need a little extra help. This is usually where your good ol’ hubby comes in. This Father’s Day, give your man a break and give your honey-do list to your community. All you need to do is Make a Request on GetAssist for a local handyman with the expertise you seek.

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Bathroom trends for 2022

8 Design Trends To Elevate Your Bathroom In 2022

What type of homeowner are you? Are you the queen of bathroom selfies or king of your man-spa? If you want to increase the value and the quality of living in your home, request the help of GetAssist’s local designers, installers, plumbers, and handypersons.

Add Value To Your Home

Daily routines typically start and end with the bathroom. However, with a powder room that satisfies your desires, you may find yourself thoroughly relaxing, especially by making better use of your space. Plus, improving the quality of your lavatory raises the value of your entire property!

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Five Backyard Trends for 2022

Are you ready to beat the dull nature of April showers? Try readying your property for a Spring paradise, or allow local businesses to do it for you by Making a Request in the Request box above!

You likely know by now how important it is to take in the naturally available vitamin D. We’ve been hearing about our 60 minutes of outdoor time for years, but how do we commit to them as working adults? Chances are, with a grassplot transformation, you’ll find the motivation!

In fact, over half the population is already spending an extra two hours outdoors every day since the start of COVID-19. So let’s look at the five backyard trends they’re taking on this Spring.

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kitchen inspired from 1950s and 60s

2022 Kitchen Trends Making a Comeback from Days of Old

A typical 50s home would be decorated with splashes of color mismatched but perfectly paired furniture! A time when a kitchen needed to be fully functional, modern, AND stylish! Now the 60s, known more for the aesthetic shift than a technological one, sported its cool-toned wood kitchens everyone could not help but fall in love with! Finally, the 2000s started a whole new ball game with trends in kitchen styles! No one knew the grip stainless steel would have on us as a society as much as it did. While we still love and cherish our white-washed cabinets and farmhouse sinks, 2022 has some big concepts coming our way inspired by the past!

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