6 designer tips for choosing paint combinations!
What happens when you mix a former art gallery owner with an interior designer? Magic!When I met Wendy Tracey, Director of Marketing for Mason Homes, I knew instantly we would work well together. The former art gallery owner not only has an eye for art
6 beautiful home staging trends seen in 2017
First impressions count for much – and that’s especially true when showing your home for sale. Home staging – a décor makeover that best showcases the space’s attributes – has become a vital element when marketing a
Advantages of townhome living in condo communities
The Urban Townhome CollectionAn often under-considered low-rise housing type is the condo townhome that’s part of a larger condominium community. When people think of low-rise housing, they think single detached homes. When people think of condos, they
5 things to consider when applying for a mortgage
When you buy a new home preconstruction, there can be a few years between getting pre-approved for your mortgage and your final closing (when you actually need to qualify for your mortgage).
4 things you didn’t know about downsizers
When you think of downsizers, what comes to mind? You’re probably picturing an elderly couple in a very large home with multiple empty bedrooms. That’s most likely accurate, but what you don’t realize is that when it comes to the actual act of
How to tackle your list of home chores as a couple
A very famous quote says that everything in love and war is fair. Indeed, your home can turn into a war zone sometimes when a quarrel starts, and what causes many of them? Home chores! When someone forgets to take out the trash and it starts to smell or
3 old-school home decor trends we want to see revived this year
Every season, new home decor trends are ushered into popularity as old fads fade into obscurity. But while it’s easy to abide by what’s trendy, it’s even more special when you can infuse your home with unique elements of the past, and more so when you
Modern families in Toronto value neighbourhood safety when buying a home
When it comes to buying a home in Toronto, young modern families prioritize safety, work and family. You’ll be interested in what urban dwellers don’t care about when it comes to home location.
Are we Ready for a Childless City?
A couple of years ago, former deputy mayor Doug Holyday made headlines when he said downtown Toronto was unfit for children. Hard to say whether he was being obtuse deliberately or merely being obtuse when he talked about children playing in traffic on
Summer and air conditioning go together
Summer is perfect for getting together with friends and family to enjoy the beautiful weather. But when a heat wave sets in and humidity hits an all time high, that’s when air conditioning proves its worth. All anyone can think about is air conditioning
