The EQ Awards highlight the best in energy efficiency
The finalists of the annual EnerQuality Awards have been announced! An EnerQuality labelled home is more energy efficient than your standard built to code home, so the finalists all demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency practices with their new
Canada ranked second best country in the world behind Switzerland
For the second consecutive year, the US News & World Report named Canada the second best country in the world behind Switzerland. The report compares 80 countries across 24 rankings with surveys from more than 21,000 citizens around
Interior design trends to watch out for in 2018
Highlands of Millbrook by Bromont Homes and Pristine Homes As a new year begins, we notice a shift in the interior design world. Spaces are taking on new meaning, as is the mood of décor. Watch interior design move away from white
Coolest smart home gear unveiled at CES 2018
Last week, all eyes were on the world’s most futuristic trade show, CES 2018, where the latest innovations in tech were unveiled. Between robotic dogs and voice-activated everything, the smart home gear took centre stage. The event’s
17-year-old saves life with skills learned from the MIKEY app
Herity and Heathwood Homes recently shared a pretty amazing story with us – at the end of last year, a 17-year-old high school student named Kayley saved a life with knowledge she gained from the MIKEY app! Kayley downloaded the app to earn
Eco-friendly home upgrades to make in 2018
Keeping up with the latest home upgrades and design trends can be difficult because homeowners’ preferences seem to change at lightning speeds. However, eco-friendly living is one trend that has only gotten stronger over the last few
City of Toronto wants to hear your smart city ideas
The City of Toronto, in partnership with the Toronto Public Library, is gathering ideas from the public for the federal Smart Cities Challenge. The government of Canada’s Smart City Challenge launched late last year and will be
19 new curb lane public spaces planned for the King Street Pilot
On January 15, 2018, the City of Toronto will issue a call for proposals for temporary public space installations (PSI) as part of the King Street Pilot. (UPDATE: The City just moved up the call for proposals to today, January 9th) The most
The winners of the 2018 Winter Stations International Design Competition
The winners of the annual Winter Stations International Design Competition have been unveiled, along with three more installations designed by local post-secondary schools. The four winning designs are all international entries, so students from
Avoid gym memberships with this home workout equipment
New year, new you, right? If you’re like the thousands (maybe millions) of people out there striving to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2018, then you may be considering a gym membership. If you live in a condo with a gym, then you
