How to optimize space for siblings sharing a bedroom
After sleeping a few feet away from my older sister for almost half of my life, I have a pretty good understanding of all of the triumphs and challenges that come with sharing a room, from squabbles to sleepless nights. As more couples plan on starting
5 toy storage solutions for families living in condos
When children reach a particular age, parents often find that hallways become busy parking lots for Hot Wheels and the living room turns into the valley of the dolls. With toys strewn everywhere, your home can quickly start to feel less like a
Essential tips that will improve your condo petiquette
Nothing is more annoying than an unruly neighbour. Whether they’re too loud, too rambunctious or just can’t grasp reasonable boundaries, this can prove to be a trying feat, especially when the neighbour in question is an animal (literally). Have you ever
A step-by-step guide to finishing your basement
As you've probably noticed in just about every home magazine and on many of your favourite HGTV shows, finishing your basement is always a worthwhile project.According to the experts on HGTV, finishing your basement makes sense for many reasons: It
Brandy Lane Homes steps up to revitalize Robertson Davies Park
Recently, a Hydro One crew cut down 29 Norway Maple trees on the north side of Robertson Davies Park without permission or consultation. We are very glad to hear that Brandy Lane Homes has taken the initiative to rectify this error and will be working
How to grow your Canada 150 tulips
There is a special reason to plant tulip bulbs this year: to celebrate. A new tulip has been developed by the Dutch to help Canadians celebrate our 150th anniversary next year: the Canada 150. And it is amazing.I visited a patch of several thousand of
Minto unveils Ontario’s first Net Zero Energy townhomes
(From left to right) Philippe St. Jean, Chief, Energy Technology Policy, NRCan; Kevin Lee, CEO, Canadian Home Builders' Association; Karen McCrimmon, Member of Parliament for Kanata-Carleton; Susan Murphy, Vice President, Land Development at Minto
5 millennial myths you can consider busted
To be honest, we’re getting pretty tired of hearing the M-word. You know what we’re talking about: millennials. According to the media and marketers, this generation seems to be responsible for all the ups and downs in every major industry. For the
3 Canadian cities among the best places to live in the world
Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary placed third, fourth and fifth, respectively, on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s most liveable cities list released this month. The magazine/research group ranked 140 cities based on a range of criteria including
How to plan the perfect end-of-summer glamping staycation
For anyone not familiar with the term glamping, it is a way to enjoy the outdoors in luxury. Since summer is coming to an end and the kids are about to go back to school, I thought it would be fun to give you some ideas on how to set up the backyard for
