Things to do to Avoid DIY Disasters! Image

Things to do to Avoid DIY Disasters!

There is a plethora of interior design and decor blogs on the Internet offering design tips and DIY projects to help you keep your home stylish and inviting. However, what happens when these design choices go awry? How do you weed through the good advice

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Cloud9 Condos is 95% sold and nearing occupancy!

Earlier this year in March, we had the opportunity to visit Lash Group’s Cloud9 Condos in Etobicoke with Vice President of Construction, Serge Mazzuca. The condo was nearing completion at the time, so we met up with Mazzuca again to see how much progress

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Danforth Village Estates by Options for Homes

We recently had the chance to chat with Jessica Speziale, the Marketing Coordinator at Options for Homes. We met to discuss one of Options for Homes’ new condo projects, Danforth Village Estates, and to learn more about how they are helping first-time

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Toronto Looking to Double Development Charges

Just how much is too much when it comes to development charges? The City is always looking for ways to add more cash to its coffers, and developers are constantly focusing on maintaining affordability.The City of Toronto is once again floating the idea

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New Home Sales Remain Low in May

Over the past month, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has been quite vocal about the effect that development fees have on affordability. They recently released a report outlining how much development fees and other associated

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The true value of a tree

I am looking out the window of my home office and admiring the growth that occurred on the native Canadian Larch outside. This is the 10th anniversary of our move into our ‘new’ home in the country and I am reflecting on how the landscape has changed. It

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Should tech giants be responsible for funding affordable housing?

I came across a New York Times article recently about how Microsoft is pledging $500 million towards the development of affordable housing in Seattle. This got me thinking about the tech boom in Toronto and our affordable housing issue. 

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Happy Canada Day!

Happy birthday to one of the best nations on Earth. How lucky are we? Gay marriage hasn’t been an issue here in a decade. We don’t have to worry about dying in a hospital emergency room because we lack sufficient insurance. Even though we rank 12th

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Think Toronto’s fence bylaw needs an update? Have your say!

Confused by Toronto’s fence bylaw? The time has come for you to have your say! The City of Toronto wants to hear your feedback on how to improve and clarify the rules governing fences on private properties.

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Mudroom and entryway tips that will make back-to-school way easier! Image

Mudroom and entryway tips that will make back-to-school way easier!

School is now back in session, but we bet you’re not 100% prepared yet. To help you get ready for the daily mission of getting your kids out the door, we’re sharing a few tips on how to improve your mudroom or entryway. 

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