How do I summarize myself in just a few short sentences? I guess I will start with the basics:

I am a 35 year old woman, married for almost four years to a very tolerant man, and I have two stepchildren. I have found that these relationships lead to a lot of the topics I choose to post on, often as a way of sharing my experiences and hopefully helping others too.

I live in Southern Ontario, Canada and love to share my enthusiasm for my country and traveling around it. I own an older home and have learned a lot about home repair and gardening from the experience.

In my spare time, I enjoy writing and rating articles on Helium, knitting, cross-stitching, walking the dog and cooking.

I'm happy to have an outlet for my creativity.

Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes What to consider before buying an older home

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Buying an older home is both an adventure and exciting. There are many possible issues when buying an older home that you may wish to consider before you make an offer.

Do you like the neighbourhood? Is it a neighborhood that has trees? How big are the properties? Is this a neighborhood you will be comfortable living in for a long period? Can you walk to the store? What about landscaping? Is the lawn and garden in good repair? This is the first thing people will notice about your home.

Do you like the layout of the home? It can be very expensive to renovate. Is the home goin...

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