Options for Homes’ St. Patty’s Day Event
On March 17, 2013 (St. Patrick’s Day), we attended a very special event hosted by Options for Homes at their condo development 60 and 61 Heintzman (near Keele and Dundas).Upon entering the lobby, we were greeted by a group of smiling leprechauns, one of
$100 million to support energy efficient retrofits in Ontario homes
The governments of Canada and Ontario recently announced up to $100 million in funding to support energy efficient retrofit projects for homeowners.
The new home industry’s top sustainability milestones of 2016
It’s pretty safe to say that sustainable building and design is no longer a trend. The new wave of young homebuyers are willing to put in the time to understand why an energy efficient home makes more sense for not only their lifestyles but for the
Pauline Praseuth of Options for Homes
Hero name: International Design ConsultantAllegiance: Options for HomesSecret Identity: Pauline PraseuthAge: 22Time Active: 1.5 yearsOrigin Story:Pauline attended George Brown College and graduated as an Architectural Technologist. She was first
New summer home tips and advice coming soon!
Now that it’s June, summer is on everyone’s mind. We’ve already had some days get above 20 degrees celsius and even a couple above 30. For the whole month, we’ll be featuring new summer home tips, focusing on neighbourhood walkability, outdoor condo
How to make your home more energy efficient this winter
In some ways, winter weather is magical. Crisp air and falling snow help make the holidays a special time of year. The higher heating bills, however, are anything but magical. Thankfully, there are many free and otherwise affordable ways to make your
Home Not Housing: Jay Pitter leads talk to bridge gaps in housing conversations
Last Sunday, a diverse panel met at the Toronto Reference Library for Home Not Housing, the third instalment in Waterfront Toronto’s Future Cities talk series. The afternoon was hosted by placemaking expert Jay Pitter.
Geranium Homes presents truckloads of food to the Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank
A sign of a good homebuilder is their voluntary contribution to the communities in which they build. For the seventh year, Geranium Homes has made a significant contribution to the Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank. Marion Wells, Executive Director of the
MARK CULLEN: Amaryllis Add Much Needed Colour to Your Home
By Mark CullenWith a winter wonderland outdoors, gardeners are looking for ways to grow blooms indoors. I always recommend growing an amaryllis. They are easy to grow and provide an outstanding show.The giant, chunky bulb that you can buy at garden
Movie Buffs Find Ideal Home At Festival Tower
Brand new suite owners Bryan Davies and Andra Takacs have started enjoying life at Festival Tower, which involves living atop TIFF Bell Lightbox, the new permanent home of the Toronto International Film Festival.
