TMA Monthly New Low-Rise Sales Surpassing 2013 Figures
The recent Trimart report announces that for three months in a row, Total Market Area (TMA) monthly sales have beat 2013 results for the same time periods. As of the end of summer, 65 percent of Trimart’s annual forecast has been achieved. Once the total
DIY Projects to Spruce up the Kitchen
Our previous DIY blog post focused on transforming your boring bar in the basement into a trendy, rustic one, worthy of your finest bottles. This time, we have four fun and easy ways for you to spruce up your kitchen!The perfect trayWhen you’re having
How I’m beating the winter blues at home
I have never been ashamed to admit that winter is my least favourite season. Even though I have endured almost 20 Canadian winters, I still have a hard time adjusting to below freezing temps. This cold transition often takes a toll on how I feel, leaving
The Redevelopment of Mississauga’s Imperial Oil Lands
We have spent a lot of time over the past few months discussing new opportunities outside of the downtown core. Ajax and Burlington were at the forefront this week, and there are other municipalities that also have some sites with great potential that
Telus Sky Tower in Calgary by BIG
As you may know, one of our favourite architecture firms in the world is Bjarke Ingels Group, better known as BIG. Every now and then, we like to check in on the firm to see what they’re up to. This time, we happily discovered that they recently unveiled
Liven up your home garden with these bird feeding tips!
As I peer out the window of our kitchen this time of year, I am grateful for the birds that visit the seed heads of the ornamental grasses that I let stand over the winter. I am so glad that I resisted the temptation to cut them down this past fall.For
What Homeowners Can Do to Prevent Basement Flooding
By Jon LabelleIt is that time of year again, when you start preparing for the cold winter months. You trade in those shorts and flip flops for a down coat and warm boots; put away that comfortable patio furniture and beach chairs and pull out the ice
5 More Gardens That Will Also Blow Your Mind
Don’t waste anymore time, you only have the weekend left before the #GardenContestNiH closes and we choose a winner! For more inspiration, check out these worldwide acclaimed gardens.Sitio Roberto Burle Marx - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (featured above - via
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.
Spring into Action: Leave the Cold Behind
THIS COLD. It’s breaking us down. Morning/evening transit commutes are becoming unbearable, the air hurts our faces every time the wind blows, there’s slush everywhere...EVERYWHERE. And can we talk about the salt for a second? What’s the deal with
