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
The best interior design trends of 2017
Do you follow interior design trends? As 2017 draws to a close, let’s take a look at some of the best trends that made this year in design more beautiful. You should pay close attention because some of these will remain trendy in the new
A year of intriguing urban designs, concepts and ideas
With the advancement of technology, the growing need for higher density living, and the strong demand for residential development in the downtown core, many intriguing urban designs, concepts and ideas surfaced in 2017. The Greater Toronto Area
6 beautiful home staging trends seen in 2017
First impressions count for much – and that’s especially true when showing your home for sale. Home staging – a décor makeover that best showcases the space’s attributes – has become a vital element when marketing a
