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In a modern world where we are used to often dealing with a computer or an automated voice, real estate is one of the domains where a personal touch goes a long way. Buying and selling a home is a huge decision and having a real estate agent that you trust and can depend on goes a long way.

Due to the fact that they care so much about providing the best possible service for their customers, real estate is a very stressful job. They need to provide exceptional service in a quick and efficient way, often leading to an unconventional work schedule and a constantly on the go work schedule.

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You could be on the sofa watching old episodes of “Seinfeld.” You could be having a family dinner with your extended cousins (twice removed). You could be playing backgammon with your spouse. Then, out of nowhere, your plumbing starts acting up, causing a headache.

Whether your kitchen sinking is flooded or your toilet isn’t flushing, a plumbing emergency can be a real drag on your household affairs. This is especially true if you have a teenager…

Although many plumbers in your neighbourhood offer 24/7 service, sometimes you can’t wait an hour or two because it’s getting worse by the minute. It is up to you to fix your plumbing issues, even if you don’t have any plumbing experience. So, grab your tools, your plunger and your DIY hat, and get ready to fix your toilet. Here are five plumbing emergency tips that you can try out:

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Looking for the right retirement home can be a daunting and stressful task, but it doesn’t have to be. People often interchangeably refer to nursing homes and retirement facilities as the same thing, but they couldn’t be farther from the truth. A retirement home provides the same level of independence as any other living arrangement, with the added benefit of additional onsite facilities being available.

While researching the homes available to you, it’s important to keep your personal needs in mind as you determine whether or not a home is suitable for you. Let’s go over a few of the most important facilities to keep in mind while looking for your perfect home.

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Immigrating to another country can be an overwhelming and terrifying endeavour. You are relocating to a new land with a different language and culture, unique from your own.

After a few years of dealing with attorneys, filling in extensive paperwork, going through the interview process and paying an exorbitant amount of money, you have finally immigrated to Canada. So, first off, congratulations – we hope you will be happy in the Great White North.

For the tens of thousands that immigrate to Canada, it can be hard at first. However, with the right game plan, you can integrate into society without any significant hiccups. Before you know it, you’ll be a Canadian who loves poutine, hockey and Tim Hortons coffee.

Here are five tips to successfully integrate in Canada when you immigrate:

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Mobile forms are great tools that your team can use to collect data, and to perform their work more efficiently. However, before you can enjoy the benefits of using mobile forms, you need to create them. Here are 8 inherent qualities of a great forms app that will let you create and manage your mobile forms.

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The influx of power tools into the market has been positive, allowing people to complete home renovations with ease and save a significant amount of time. However, traditional hand tools have survived the test of time, proving to be useful even with the arrival of power tools that are able to replace them in some instances.
There are many power tools out there. It is beneficial to have many different tools to be able to tackle any job you need to, but there are certain ones that a household must have to be able to complete simple repairs and renovations.

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The most important thing to know about a Public Relations agency right out of the starting gate is that they are not the same as an advertising agency. An advertising agency will take out ads in newspapers, blow their clients up on billboards, or come up with a tagline for you or your company.

PR agencies, on the other hand, will promote their clients by making them the most appealing in the public eyes, coach their clients on how to best deal with media relations, how to expand their personal networks, etc.

A PR representation knows that it’s not enough to keep putting their client’s face out there as many times as possible, it takes understanding how the public is swayed by a company or a person and how to put your best face forward. It’s also a lot more affordable than blindly throwing ads in local papers here and there. Here are a few ways a PR agency can accelerate your career:

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We need water. We need water to drink, to clean and for sanitation purposes. It is estimated that the average adult male needs about 3 liters of water every single day while an adult female needs about 2.2 liters per day. Children, depending on their age and weight, would need a little less. That’s a lot of water when you think about it. We also don’t just need water. We need clean, safe, potable water that has low levels of harmful materials and sediment.

Unfortunately, not everybody in the world, not even in Canada, has access to safe and clean drinking water. According to the World Health Organization, there may be over one billion people across the world who don’t have access to a safe drinking water supply. This is directly related to almost 90 percent of the 4 billion cases of diarrheal disease that happen every year. And two million people die from this on an annual basis. That’s where water purification comes in.

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A caved in roof? Missing shingles? The roof starting to erode? Whatever the case, it is important to begin finding the right roofing contractor to remedy the problems almost immediately.

But how do you locate the best possible roofing contractor in this city? You may have lived in your home for 30-plus years or you may have moved in several months ago, but we all know that the lifespan of rooftops is limited, and they need a repair or full-blown replacement once in a while. As long as you take care of it as early as possible you shouldn’t need to worry too much.

Interestingly enough, the biggest hurdle may not necessarily be fixing the rooftop, but finding a suitable, affordable and reliable roofing contractor. Don’t worry, we have you covered!

Here are five tips for selecting the right roofing contractor:

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A regular serviced vehicle can make a difference between a smooth and fuel-efficient drive to one that is bumpy. It appears expensive but it will benefit you in the long run if you plan on using the vehicle for years or plan on selling it in the near future. Whether a new or old vehicle, minor wear and tear if treated quickly or at the time of occurrence can save on costly repairs or replacements.

The secret for a long-lasting vehicle is the frequency of its maintenance. Whether you are driving a Honda vehicle or any other brand of car, having regular checks are vital to driving safely on the roads. Here are a few tips on basic maintenance for your vehicle:

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