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At Kelson Group, we want to help you live better, which is why we take pride in being a member of the Certified Rental Building™ Program (CRB), North...

As the new year approaches, many of us are looking for ways to start fresh and make positive changes...

As winter approaches, many of us are eagerly planning our winter getaways. Whether it is a cozy cabin retreat in the mountains, a tropical beach escape, or a visit to a b...

Don't let the chilly weather dampen your fitness routine! Beat the winter blues and keep your we...

National Indigenous Peoples Day is just around the corner, and no better time than now, to celebrate...

Spring is just around the corner, and it is the perfect opportunity to clean and declutter your apartment. The change in season can be a great motivator but where do you even start? Shawn...

Recycle Everything Except your Password - 5 Tips to be Cyber Aware

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“IDEAS ARE LIKE PIZZA DOUGH, MADE TO BE TOSSED AROUND.”

Even though every apartment community is different, there are many commonalities, especially when it...

Indoor plants do so much for us. They improve our air quality, help reduce noise pollution, and they...

When we bring pets into our homes, they instantly become family. At Kelson Group, we believe that fa...

One aspect of what we do at Kelson Group is our focus on Property Management. We manage apartment bu...

Bee a Friend to Pollinators – 5 tips to celebrate Bees the right way...

You may have heard the saying, “put yourself in someone else’s shoes” over the years. But did you kn...

Sustainable living and being able to create a positive environmental impact are not just for those l...

Kelson Group’s Safe + Secure Series

Spring, is that you?

Just because there is still frost on our windows does not mean we have to lay low. We feature one gr...

Kelson Group is happy to announce that we've been featured as part of Rentboard.ca's ongoing 'Spotlight On' series, showcasing landlords who go above and beyond from across the nati...

Ready to try yoga but think living in an apartment will get in the way of your downward dog

The holiday season is upon us! Store fronts unveil captivating displays, tree-lined streets playfully come to life...

The brilliant fall colours have come and gone and depending on where you live, frost or snow is beginning to settle in. The amount of daylight we also experience in the Northern Hemisphere starts t...

Outdoor temperatures are cooling, leaves are changing colours and there are hints of cinnamon and spice in the air. Autumn's star ingredient, the pumpkin, can now be found in just about everything...

Every 17 minutes a furniture tip over injury is recorded. 70% of reported incidents in Canada involve children between the ages of 1 to 3 years old. Though the scope of incidents is vast, they shar...

The lease has been signed and you are about to move into a space of your own. Thoughts of your walkthrough and how you are going to make the space "your space" are happily bouncing through your hea...

At Kelson Group, we are dedicated to providing well-functioning and comfortable spaces to help you live better. Helping you to live better includes ensuring you, your family and your guests' safety...

Fire Safety & Your Pet 
 
Emergencies, though scary to think about, can happen. With anything, proactiveness and preparation can be key in shaping your positive...

As we lead up to National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations on June 21, we would be remiss if we did not first acknowledge the recent findings at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Kamloop...

What is tenant's insurance?  In short, it is the best way to ensure your personal property and belongings are protected. To help you live better and do what is best for you and your family, we inte...

Apart from providing clean and attractive rental homes across Western Canada to help our residents live better, one of o...

This month we thought we would shake up the blog a bit from our informative "how-to" format and instead showcase a passionate and hardworking mother-daughter duo baking up smiles in British Columbi...

With many of us spending an increased amount of time at home over this past year, it has allowed us to form a deeper understanding of our immediate impact on the world around us. Sustainability has...

Can you feel it? Spring is in the air! As Mother Nature begins to clean up and rejuvenate her outdoor spaces, it is time to think about doing the same to your indoor spaces. As many of us...

With the holiday season behind us and the decorations safely stored, indoor spaces can feel somewhat empty. We reached out to horticulturist Cynthia Booth from

"Pivot" seems to be the newest buzz word and can be used with respect to your mindset and fitness routine. We chatted with Bradley Young of Diverse Training Centre in Kamloops, B.C. on ho...

When was the last time you gave someone a sincere thank you for doing something? When was the last time you received a sincere thank you for helping another? I bet it made you smile and f...

In a world where everyone seems to be busy with something - work, activities, pets, school, children, etc… - we chatted with Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Coach (HWL) Sofya Young to give us s...

Pretty much everyone has a camera in their pockets these days with cell phones. We asked Master of Photographic Arts, Kent Wong, to provide some basic rules of thumb to take your photos f...

Apartment living can sometimes mean getting creative about how to accomplish common cleaning tasks like washing your car, patio furniture, or even bicycle! We've put together some ideas t...

At Kelson Group, our mission is to help our residents live better. Part of that is also thinking about the pets in our pet-friendly buildings. We're not sure if you knew or not, but this...

Official Canada Day celebrations are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health restrictions on large gatherings. But that does not mean the 153^rd birthda...

Father's Day is this Sunday and if you are looking for some great gift ideas to celebrate Dad, look no further! We have something on our list that will surely suit your dad whether he is...

Our team at Kelson Group is asked a lot about Tenant Insurance. To help you live better and do what is best for you and your family, we interviewed the experts at Hub International Barton Insurance...

Necessity is the mother of invention. The cliché is especially true when it comes to food. When kitchens and even grocery stores run low on supplies, necessity—like hunger—...

It's almost here!  The day where we celebrate the wonderful woman you call Mom! How can you make her feel as special as you normally might but without the brunches, the ped...

With self-isolation and social distancing top of mind these days, Kelson Group invites you to explore some activities below that allow you to keep busy while staying safe.  We...

We're now a few weeks into self-isolation and we bet in most cases by now you've had to go out to get groceries, have had friends deliver provisions, or have had a delivery company stop b...

If you've been down the aisles of a grocery store or pharmacy lately, there is a noticeable lack of hand sanitizers and wipes available. This can make it hard to maintain strict hand hyg...

Spring is practically here. Sure, a clean house is nice, but so is fresh air and sunshine after being inside all winter.

Good news! We spent some time scouring (get...

If travelling for spring break is not an option this year, we have some ideas to help you create an amazing staycation! You'll avoid the packing, the line ups, the grumpiness that com...

At this time of year, it's 15°C and sunny one day, and then next day, you've got two inches of snow and your car door is frozen shut. Mother Nature can't quite make up her mind right...

Show your appreciation with DIY gifts from the heart this Valentine's Day. No expensive or grand gestures required (unless, of course, you really want to go big!). Sometimes the most mean...

The hustle of the holidays is over, and the shiny new sheen of the new year is fading. It's February. How are those New Year's resolutions holding up?

Several studies su...

The new year often marks the start of resolutions, changes, or goals. While any time is a good time to set out to accomplish a personal goal, it sometimes helps to have a defined start date. No mat...

Decking the halls for Christmas is fun for some, arduous for others, but there's likely not many who look forward to the post-holiday aftermath and clean up. Wouldn't it be nice if the en...

Winter is the time of year where we are most likely to think about seasonal decorating and hosting guests. We wanted to bring you some easy and budget-friendly tips and tri...

We are well into fall and the urge to curl up and hibernate is strong. We believe there's simply nothing better than passing the time with a good book - or two or three! All you'll need,...

Finding time to search for activities can be the last thing you feel like doing when you've finally landed some down time—this is especially true if you are entertaining out-of-town guests or visit...

Fall is the time we often feel the urge to transition from cool and convenient summer eats to warm and savoury comfort food. We've got you covered with a list of fall food favourites and...

We love it when our Kelson community celebrates the holidays, it's all a part of living better. We believe the living in an apartment doesn't mean missing out on Halloween or trick-or-tre...

Our team at Kelson Group love to help our residents live better by providing clean, quality apartments. We love this time of year when residents start to decorate their space for fall. Hallo...

Renting can offer benefits and challenges when seeking to build community as a resident. One benefit is you live in proximity with others who share a common experience in terms of physical space. A...

Sun - check. Positive vibe - check. Social chilling - check. These three things are the only essentials that matter when it comes to summer, but if you're looking to step up your summ...

Need More Storage Space?

At Kelson Group, we want to help you live better by providing quality apartment rentals. We also believe we can help you live better by pr...

The Essential Guide to Being Truly Canadian

There's never a better day to be Canadian than on July 1^st! With all our northern quirks, "...

Living in smaller spaces can be a great thing, but gaining the right amount of privacy, storage space, and balanced decor can sometimes present a challenge. Keeping things organized and stil...

Nothing completes a room more than wall decor. Thoughtfully injecting colour, personality, memorabilia, and conversation pieces onto a wall can instantly make your room feel warm, cozy, a...

Customizing Your Rental Apartment
 

Having a beautifully styled home that thoughtfully reflects your unique personality can be a game changer for everyday li...

Our team at Kelson Group provides apartments to help you live better and a part of living better is celebrating the holidays well. This Easter (April 21) think about skippin...

With vacancy rates – the percentage of all available rental units vacant or unoccupied - being incredibly low right now, it's harder than ever to just find a rental apartment, let a...

We all want to live better, and making Spring Break a priority is one way to do that. We've found some lower cost, kid-friendly activities you can enjoy right in your own hometown and backyard.

Many of us are living in and working with smaller spaces to decorate. There are many advantages that come with dwelling in smaller spaces and if you're a fan of the Netflix hit "Tidying Up with...

Valentine's is only 10 days away, and although many look at the holiday as highly commercialized, why not take a moment to treat your loved one to something special! Here are five ideas to help...

We want to help you live better! One way we can help is to share these cleaning hacks that don't actually work. The internet is filled with hacks and tips that lure us in with visions of...

Decorating for the holidays is often a fun and exciting activity but storing holiday décor can be a challenge. In our efforts to help you live better, here are 7 ways to properly store aw...

At Kelson Group, we want to help you live better! In this feature blog, we share tips on how to make your life better by making your home office a little more green.

Working from home is ec...

We're all looking for ways to make cleaning faster and easier. Believe it or not, sometimes taking certain "shortcuts" actually makes it harder on you in the long haul. You and your family may...

Succulents are one of the trendiest plants out there right now - and for good reason! This class of plants is technically any plant with thick, fleshy water storage organs that can hold a lot of wa...

Think trick-or-treating is just for kids who live in houses? Truth is, this Halloween tradition can be fun for those who live in apartment buildings, too. Your neighbors are close by, you never hav...

"I like gardening – it's a place where I find myself when I need to lose myself."
– Alice Sebold

Much to the delight of reside...

When the temperatures slowly start to climb and plants begin to sprout from the thawing ground, that's your signal that it's time to start your spring cleaning. Don't think of spring cl...

Life today can be busy, complicated and demanding, leaving little time to stay organized in the day-to-day course of our lives. It's easier to throw the mail on the counter instead of taking th...

The holiday season is upon us! Store fronts unveil captivating displays, tree-lined streets playfully come to life with fes...

The brilliant fall colours have come and gone and depending on where you live, frost or snow is beginning to settle in. The...

The brilliant fall colours have come and gone and depending on where you live, frost or snow is beginning to settle in. The...