What level of humidity is appropriate? The Canadian Lung Association recommends a relative humidity in the home between 30%-50% for most of the year...any more can promote mould growth and we don't want that. Trying to maintain an average of 40% relative humidity in the home is nearly impossible in western Canada, especially during the cold winter months. It is very important to follow the guidelines on your humidifier, and to invest in a good humidistat to monitor your levels.

If you are finding too much humidity in your home, some options you have are replacing your windows with double pane, have an energy asssessment done in your home, run kitchen and bathroom vents a little longer after use, open windows everyday slightly just to let your house breath. Ultimately though, as it gets colder outside, you will have to lower the humidifier (maybe even turn it off for a short time). This one of those good home maintenance tips that will help keep your home/investment in tip top shape.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my clients, past and present. For 2016, I was awarded the Director's Platinum award for Royal Lepage which puts me in the top 5% of sales representatives in the residential market. In addition to this, as a result of being a top producer for 5 consecutive years, I have received the highest award for outstanding selling achievement - the award of excellence. It's been a real pleaure working with all of you! Thank you for your support and trust in me.  

And just like that, the holiday season is here! It's definitely one of my favorite times of the year. Spending time with friends and family, getting into the holiday spirit with Christmas decorations, lights, gingerbread cookies, hanging stockings above the fireplace, and let's not forget...the World Juniors!! All fun, and all brings warmth to the season.

This year, Tara and I will be doing something in addition to the above. We've decided to have our own 12 Days of Christmas. Starting on December 9th with fantastic tickets to the Nutcracker Ballet, and for 12 consecutive days, we will be participating in activities that bring joy to us, as well as others. I'm looking forward to Candy Cane Lane, volunteering at the Seniors Center, the Oilers/Jets game, making cookies for neighbours, and helping out with Families First here in Fort Saskatchewan. These are just a few of the 12 days here in our home. I love the idea, and hope it sparks some interest and fun for you and your family. So from my family (Tara, Cashew, Fira and myself) to yours, have a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!

Well, it's that time of year again! Join the Royal LePage Noralta crew Saturday, November 26 for our annual pancake breakfast. Donations for the foodbank are always appreciated.  The breakfast will kick off the Christmas season, followed by the parade, as Santa cruises the downtown of Fort Saskatchwan on his magical sleigh.  

To see the parade route, please click the following link - Parade Map

A lot of people may have forgotten to set their clocks back an hour for daylight savings time (yes, time to do that now!), but let's not forget Remembrance Day and its significance this Friday.  Let's remember to celebrate this important holiday before the next one. For those in Fort Saskatchewan, you can attend the Remembrance Day ceremony Friday November 11, 2016 commencing at 10:30am at the Royal Canadian Legion (9964 93 Ave).

Carving pumpkins isin't just for kids! Tara and I each carved these beauties the other night. Can you guess whose is whose?  And to top it off, we baked the seeds in a maple syrup/sriracha sauce...OMG they were DELISH!!!

Happy Halloween from Darcy Joubert Real Estate! Yes the weekend is about fun and scary costumes, tricks and treats. I'm gonna be honest...i'm about the treats :)  Tara made these amazing vegan, organic pumpkin muffins. I think i destroyed 4 in the first batch right oug of the oven with a little butter!!

Anyway, I found this link and it has some pretty fun, scary and easy recipes that you can make that will make you a hit this halloween weekend.  Enjoy and have a great, safe and belly filled Halloween weekend!!

Come visit us at our open house at 182 Cranberry Bend today, Monday October 17 from 2:30-4:30