Kevin James Picks up Florida Home for $18.5 Million
Kevin James, also known as “Doug Heffernan” or “Paul Blart,” has just purchased an estate in Delray Beach, Florida, for a whopping $18.5 million.This either means that Kevin James is a really, really, really, funny guy, or everyone needs to step up their
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
MARK CULLEN: Winter Prep for Your Home Garden
Here in my zone 5 garden we have turned a significant page in the gardening year. Last week we experienced our first killing frost. This draws to our attention the fact that we are well into the autumn season. That means that we need to be thinking of
Staying at Home with Your Valentine
In a wave of confectionary and flowers how do you stand out on Valentine’s Day? How do you avoid that wave of panic when you see the pricetag on the “perfect’ gift? This year, reduce your anxiety, and the likelihood of a cavity, and give a gift that says
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
How to create the best backyard entertainment areas
The long awaited summer has finally arrived in the GTA! If you are like me then you will agree that this is the best time of year to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Do you have some backyard activities that top your list? Making separate
3 of the worst summer garden woes and how to overcome them
It’s been an incredible year for gardening. In comparison to last year’s cool and rainy season, this year’s hotter than hot summer has made my garden prolific.
Perception of control is a big benefit of home ownership
This week’s headlines for the housing industry could be last month’s, last year’s or yesterday’s — “No sign of slowdown,” “Hot housing market to slow next year,” “Buyers tread cautiously.” They could just as easily say, “Lacking crystal ball, most people
5 things first-time buyers forget about at the time of occupancy
Did you buy a new pre-construction condo as your first home? As your occupancy approaches, you’re probably getting super excited to move in, but there are a few things that many first-time buyers forget about at this important milestone moment.
New detached home construction surging in Ontario
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts figures for February 2017, announcing that new home construction trended upwards with help from Ontario. Last month, Canada was on pace to hit 204,669 units this year. In
