A fresh blanket of snow looks beautiful on a farmer’s field, but it’s not a welcome sight on your driveway, walkway or sidewalk. To help you manage snow removal on your property, we have tips and advice from David Pigeon, founder of MIDA Contracting. Qualico Communities: Why is it important to keep a home’s driveway
As October arrives, we’re all keenly aware that the gorgeous autumn leaves will soon be replaced by frosty snowflakes. To make the most of the fall season while it lasts, here are some kid-friendly activity ideas for your family. Day at the farm Nothing says “fall” like a visit to a local pumpkin patch —
Being prepared is the first step to ensuring that your home will be warm, dry, and comfortable when the snow arrives. If you perform these important tasks in the fall, your home will be better equipped to handle the winter ahead. INDOOR MAINTENANCE To get ready for the cold-weather months, you’ll want to tackle these
As a home buyer, you’re looking for a home that will suit your specific needs. That’s why we offer a wide range of Home Styles, each with its own distinctive features. Each community’s website lists the Home Styles that are currently available there. To navigate to that page, choose the “Find Your Home” tab and
Alberta has many well-known road trip destinations — beautiful places like Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper come to mind. However, if you’re looking to hit the road this summer, consider some of these less obvious (but equally appealing) options. Click on the name of each destination for more details. UNIQUE PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES You don’t have
Edmonton is a festival city, no doubt about it. To help with your summer entertainment plans, we’ve compiled a list of upcoming festivals and events. There is truly something for everyone, including music fans, art lovers, foodies and families. Click on the name of each festival for more details. MUSIC If you’re into live music,
You’re the proud owner of a freshly built home in a new community. Naturally, you want to make your front yard look attractive and appealing as well. Before you begin the process of landscaping, take some time to read through your community’s landscaping requirements. Qualico Communities establishes these guidelines to provide a consistent standard for
What if all the homes on a street, or within a community, looked exactly the same on the outside? That would be repetitive and boring. To provide distinctively styled homes within a unified design palette, Qualico Communities establishes architectural guidelines for each community. Karen Rogers, the Architecture and Landscaping Coordinator at Qualico Communities Edmonton, is
As you embark on the journey of building a home in a new community, you’ll find yourself encountering an array of technical jargon and phrases. To help you navigate this landscape with ease, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of commonly used terms. Whether you’re conversing with Developers, Home Builders, or municipal authorities, this quick reference
Imagine the possibilities of smart, completely sustainable cities fifty years in the future. The new Cities of the Future documentary brings those ideas to life, positing cities as the epicentre of sustainable development and change. Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now, and these innovative ideas around renewable energy are coming to
As a community developer, Qualico Communities Edmonton has many partners, including a variety of trusted Home Builders. Here, we’ll clarify our role in the community development process, as well as our professional relationship with a community’s Home Builders. THE DEVELOPER’S ROLE A community Developer, also known as a land Developer, owns a large parcel of
When a brand-new school is planned in a new community, it’s an attractive feature for many home buyers. However, there are many planning steps before a school can be approved, built and opened. The municipality and the local school board(s) determine the number of school sites in a new community, as well as their locations.