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Preparing your home for the holidays

Dec 10, 2024

The holiday season is upon us and preparing your home for family and friends can be a daunting task. If you’re prepared and plan ahead, you’ll have plenty of time to create enjoyable memories with loved ones rather than stressing out.

Lighting up the holidays

Nov 26, 2024
With the holiday season upon us many people are getting out their ladders and extension cords and turning the exterior of their homes into a winter wonderland. While you may be inspired to do the same, before you begin, it’s best to develop a plan instead of winging it.

Homebuyer’s guide on how to build new

Nov 05, 2024
There are countless reasons to buy a new home! Today's homes are more energy efficient, safer and stronger than ever and when you buy a new home, you know exactly what you're getting, so you can rest assured that your new house is ready to be enjoyed carefree!

Safety tips for trick-or-treating in RidgeWood West

Oct 25, 2024
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 RidgeWood West.

 

RidgeWood West’s public art

Aug 12, 2024
Public art is interwoven throughout RidgeWood West to create a lasting impact to both its visitors and residents. It is used to enrich our streetscapes and is a powerful tool that can make a space exciting by creating new experiences.

Preserving our greenspaces

May 17, 2024

Having a home that backs onto a public reserve can be quite scenic. Homeowners can look out their windows to enjoy the naturalized areas that are usually incorporated along trails, parks and wetlands. Native grasses and plants provide valuable habitat and food sources to local wildlife while also helping to clean our air and watershed.

Unfortunately, these beautiful parks and trails can be easily damaged when homeowners hire contractors who use them to access backyards to make improvements. If you are a homeowner who is planning any backyard renovations that require access through a public reserve such as a trail or park, please be sure to get permits. Learn more in this blog.