Mold detection: What you need to know
Without water, there would be no life, but too much water in the wrong place can have harmful effects. If water leakage has infiltrated the building materials of your home, then mold spores can spread, grow, and develop into a full blown mold problem.
What is Kitec plumbing and do I need to be concerned?
If you’ve had issues with your plumbing in the last few years, you’ve probably heard of Kitec plumbing. You may also be aware that a class-action lawsuit was settled in 2012, awarding $125 million to affected homeowners. Even though Kitec was recalled by
What do walk scores mean to you?
A “walk score” is one of those products of recent years that we knew nothing about back when I was a lad. If you didn’t have a car and weren’t on a transit line, you walked. These days, walk scores can be an important marketing
Line 5 Condos embraces what it means to be a condo dwelling urbanite
There’s an exciting new condo coming to the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood in Toronto – Reserve Properties and Westdale Properties announced Line 5 Condos, a residence that embraces what it truly means to be a condo dwelling urbanite.
What is the Psychological Cost of Building Taller?
In 1894, Toronto’s tallest building was the seven-storey, 85-foot-tall Beard Building. This bank, commercial office, and hotel was considered the city’s first skyscraper and remained the tallest structure until the construction of the Trader’s Bank
MARK CULLEN: What is Bugging Your Garden?
By Mark CullenWhere bugs and diseases are concerned I am a proponent of ‘live and let live’ for the most part. The vast majority of pests in the garden are either beneficial or benign. Ladybugs eat aphids, birds munch on beetles and the larvae of moths
Closing Costs: What you need to know
One often misunderstood concern when buying a new home involves closing costs. While incredibly important, your closing costs are something that can be easily understood and managed. Those who neglect to consider their closing costs however are bound for
What first-timers should know about changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan
Thinking of breaking into the Canadian housing market for the first time? Chances are, you’re doing your research and looking into every possible tax break and incentive available to help financially ease your transition into home ownership.
What I think of the federal parties’ housing promises
I’m feeling optimistic with all leading federal parties prioritizing housing issues leading up to the October 21 election. Remember, do your research before heading to the polls!
What Does the Future Hold?
It’s hard to find yourself in a new year without wanting to peer ahead and consider what the future may bring. In Toronto, it seems certain to bring higher-still house prices.Demand doesn’t ever seem to wane, and Toronto is just getting more and more
