Ginseng is an herbaceous perennial that has long been used for its apparent medicinal purposes. Although its benefits are just reaching acceptance in the modern world, Asian cultures have used ginseng for centuries as a preventative health supplement. There are even documented stories of use i
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02/10/2011
Beer tasting parties and tours has grown in popularity over the years. With a variety of ethnic restaurants, microbreweries, and favorite local watering holes within walking distance of each other, Kamloops is a great place to take a walking beer tasting tour. Here are some of our favorite plac
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02/03/2011
A hot tub can be a great addition to your Kamloops home. The thought of relaxing in that steaming water as the snow falls is quite inviting, especially after a hard day at work or skiing. We've all seen the iconic pictures of 70's Hot Tub Parties-lots of people in little swim suits hanging ou
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01/31/2011
If you've toyed with the idea of buying a Kamloops vacation home as an investment, now is the time to buy. Home prices are low, financing is good and inventories are bulging. Vacation homes make good sense if you are in the market for an investment. First, if you are looking for a good long-ter
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01/27/2011
Valentine's Day is just around the corner...how will you celebrate? Planning a great dinner is easy, but have you considered adding a little spice to your romantic plans? With so many incredible activities to choose from in Kamloops, we are sure you can plan a weekend getaway that will melt your
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01/24/2011
Several important announcements were recently made in regards to mortgages and interest rates. These changes affect anyone who is currently or is planning to purchase or refinance a home: Mortgage Rule Changes: As expected, on Jan 17th, 2011, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced changes to
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01/22/2011
When selling your Kamloops house there will be open houses. While these may seem a nuisance that interfere with your busy daily life, they are a necessity for getting people in and seeing your beautiful home who may otherwise not have taken the initiative to see it. Besides the open houses, th
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01/19/2011
Hardwood and laminate are just two of the flooring choices you can make for your home. Eric Putoto and his team at Platinum Realty know that choosing the right flooring can enhance the resale value of your Kamloops home. You also need to understand that both laminate and hardwood flooring choic
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01/08/2011
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) have been used for homebuilding in Canada for over a decade, but it is just recently that we saw the first such home build in Kamloops. Sitting at the corner of Linfield Dr and Aberdeen Way, this energy-efficient home looks much like others in the area. But its
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12/30/2010
Everywhere you look there are signs of the Christmas season: songs filling your ears of jingle bells and Frosty the Snowman, shoppers carrying more bags than they can handle, and the glistening of lights. Whether you've checked everyone off your Christmas list or you're a last-minute shopper like
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12/25/2010
