MARK CULLEN: Harvest Time
By Mark CullenI am always happy to hear from gardeners who have jumped on the ‘grow your own’ band wagon. Many first-time veggie gardeners are contacting me to find out what to do with their abundance of tomatoes, squash, carrots and the like. “What
Formal Hybrids: Great Design or Bad Taste?
Okay, we’ve seen some pretty interesting high-rise designs, but nothing like this! And you know what? We have some mixed feelings.First off, let us explain what you’re looking at. These five towers go by the name “Formal Hybrids,” and they were
Steps I took to fall in love with my new home
Confession: I had no idea what my new home looked like until the day my family and I moved in. As I unloaded boxes into what would be my new room, I felt a fierce pang of disappointment rushing over me. While my childhood home was modest and quaint, our
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
HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won't. About 83% of products and services purchased by consumers will see no new tax.
Wood Construction: The Way of the Future?
How do we take what we have learned and the innovations that we have made in construction, and apply them to new projects? We continue to evolve with concrete, but the question that continues to be asked is, what can we do with wood?Wood is significantly
What are Property Taxes?
Property tax. What is it and why do we have to pay it? If you own property, you are expected to pay a tax determined by the value of that property. And every year a number is provided that determines what percentage of your home's value you will be
4 ways home design and construction will change
We can’t help but think about what 2016 holds for the new home industry, but let’s take a look even further down the road to the not-so-distant future to see what home design and construction will be like in a few years (or decades). Remember those old
The Sustainability Index for Homebuilders & Homeowners - The Referendum on Paint- Part 1
By: Tony Margani of EVOpaint™What happens when you introduce a new standard? Interested parties must reassess what they’re currently doing, compare methods and models and finally, determine to stay the course and risk being left behind or resolve to
The RRSP Deadline is Coming up!
The deadline to make contributions to your RRSP is March 3rd! Take a few minutes to learn more about where that money is going and what you can do with it.What are RRSPs anyway?RRSP stands for “Registered Retirement Savings Plan.” This program allows you
