Binge Worthy Netflix shows - according to Ainslee

 Binge Worthy Netflix Shows....according to me!

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Since we have spent a lot more time at home in the past year, I have found myself in front of the TV more than I care to admit somedays. However, let's make lemonade from those lemons and share a list of binge worthy shows we have found on Netflix!

Our Current Binge: Gotham

My Current Binge:  The Queen's Gambit

Hubby's Current Binge: Unsolved

Bingeable (is that a word?!) with my hubby: - aka shows we can both tolerate as we have very different likes when it comes to shows...

• The Ranch
• Lethal Weapon
• You
• Suits
• Lucifer
• Longmire
• Unbelievable
• Shameless
• Locke & Key
• This Is Us (okay some arm twisting happens for this one...)
• Anything Marvel

Binge Worthy on my own

• Gilmore Girls (a classic I have watched many times over)
• Grace & Frankie
• Good Girls
• The Fosters
• Dead to Me

Shows hubby binges

• Meat Eater
• Vikings
• Animal Kingdom
• Breaking Bad
• Peaky Blinders

Shows we tried to binge but couldn't get into (usually get a season or two in...)

• the 100 
• Scandal
• Designated Survivor
• How To Get Away with Murder 
• Orange Is The New Black

And one bonus from another stream service that we LOVED.... Billions on Crave.

* These opinions are my own & not affiliated with Netflix  * All Images from Netflix *

Insurance...Mortgage vs. Individual

I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Mike a few weeks ago at one of my open houses. We discussed the difference between Mortgage Insurance and an Individual Policy (Life Insurance). 

Many people know that they need insurance of some sort...but most are not aware of the different types available and their pros or cons. Mike provided me with this great chart explaining the difference between Mortgage Insurance and an Individual Policy with Desjardins. 

Take a look over this chart and give him a call if you have any questions!

Make your home more Energy-Efficient

        10 Ways to make your home 

                                   more energy-efficient

1 Conduct an energy audit. If you're serious about improving your home's efficiency, start with an energy audit by an NRCan certified energy advisor - you can search for an advisor in your area at www.nrcan.gc.ca. You'll get a list of recommended upgrades to help you plan, and you may qualify to receive up to $2500 from the Home Reno Rebate by Union Gas. According to Natural Resources Canada, the average retrofit may yield a 30% reduction in energy use.


2 Seal up those drafts. Drafty windows and doors can be a major source of energy loss. If an upgrade isn't currently within your budget, you can still save energy and make your home more comfortable by using simple weather-stripping and caulking as an economical way to reduce air leaks.


3 Upgrade your heating system. In older homes, the savings over time from installing a new high-efficiency condensing gas furnace may be the best investment you can make. Talk to a certified heating contractor (Like COAD) to help research which heating system is best for your home and climate, and use the search tool at www.nrcan.gc.ca to find the handy "Home Heating System Cost Calculator".


4 Add insulation. An uninsulated basement in a home can increase annual heating costs by 10% to 30%, since base concrete conducts heat outward. Call Ritchie's Insulation & General Contracting 519-633-3461 for insulation information!


5 Curb your hot water use. In a typical Canadian home, water heating can account for up to 20% of total utility costs. Switch out an older water heater for a more energy efficient model, or consider a new tankless water heater that warms water on demand, only as needed.


6 Replace energysapping appliances. If you've got an old clunker or hand-me-down appliance in your basement or kitchen, it could cost you hundreds of dollars in extra operating costs over the years. Clothes dryers are about...

for the complete list of Energy Saving Tips 

email Ainslee@ISellStThomas.com

Subject Line "More Energy Tips"

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Winter Ready Your Home

As the winter is fast approaching we always ensure that our vehicles are winter ready – snow tires, the snow brush packed, fluids good, winter boots by the door to clean off the snow covered vehicles or shovel the drive....but what about our home??!?

Just as your vehicle needs a few things to be checked off the list to be winter ready, your house has a list of things to do as well:

•  Check for and seal leaks – around windows/doors, ducts, damper on your fire place and vents
•  Clean out the gutters – clear all debris and ensure no moss
•  Check or Add insulation if needed – in the attic, around windows/doors, outlets or vents
•  Maintain your furnace – change the filter, check-up, re-set your thermostat for the time change
•  Reverse Ceiling Fans – should be reversed (clockwise or pulling the air up and out)
• Turn off outdoor water spigots –drained to prevent freezing & bursting, also drain & store hoses
• Test Smoke Alarms and CO2 detectors