Things to consider before hiring an interior decorator
Does the idea of spring have you dreaming up a refresh for your home? Is your vision blank? Are you having a difficult time picturing how to get to your desired outcome?
Stay tuned for a whole month of winter tips for homeowners
For all of November, we will be focusing on winter tips for homeowners (and tenants too). As with all our seasonal tips, we will be exploring interior and exterior decor ideas and inspiration, home maintenance and potential small scale renovations.
Art Auction Raises $80,000 for the Nanny Angel Network
On Oct. 18, OPUS Homes and the Ladies of the Brush hosted the first ever “Bitch n’ Paint Art Auction” at Copper Creek Golf Club in Vaughan. The Ladies of the Brush is a group of four wonderful artists: Angie DeGasperis, Grace Bruno D’Alessandro, Mary
6 Amazon Prime Day deals you should have jumped on
If you missed out on these Amazon Prime Day deals, then you’re probably kicking yourself. These six household items would have made any home more complete. Sure, you can buy them now, but you’ll be paying full price, so we don’t recommend it. 1)
How to tell the difference between hardwood and laminate flooring
Whether you’re touring a new model home, walking through an open house, or just trying to impress your friends, knowing how to tell the difference between hardwood and laminate flooring can come in handy!Both types of flooring have their pros and cons.
A Successful Weekend for Mission Hill
Last weekend, the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com team headed out to Richmond Hill to take a peek at the latest offering by our friends over at St. Regis Homes, Mission Hill.This was probably one of our most interesting experiences in our time covering the
The best perennials for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds
When I designed the 10-acre garden around our home, I wanted to ‘bring the wildlife to the house’ by planting lots of the best perennials right up to the residence that would attract hummingbirds, songbirds and butterflies. I can report that the plan
IKEA Selling Residential Solar Panels
Swedish furniture and home decor giant, IKEA, has installed 250,000 solar panels on their stores across the world. Now, they are making solar panels available to the public.Solar panels at IKEAIKEA has decided to start selling residential solar panels,
Improving your outdoor space with love and affection
Leading up to the National Home Show, we had a chance to pick the brain of outdoor expert, Peter Bonanno, Owner, Curb Appeal Concepts Inc. In the spirit of this month’s “Love” theme and with spring in sight, we asked him about backyard renos!
Wigston Green Estates: Private Tours Available!
Whenever an intimate, luxury estate community is in planning, we get excited! This week, we are featuring a new Thornhill community by Remington Homes, Wigston Green Estates.
