Tropical Plants in a Canadian Winter
Here in Canada we endure a long, cold winter that encourages us to reach for tropical plants for good reason. There is literally no better way to introduce humidity and oxygen into the indoor environment. To garden successfully indoors, especially this
Chaz.Yorkville in Toronto Climbing Fast
We last stepped foot on the Chaz.Yorkville construction site back in July 2013; it was 45 degrees celsius - too hot for the workers to be out there. This time, it was -23 degrees celsius with the wind chill, and believe us, Chaz.Yorkville has come a long
But Who Stands up for the Little Guy?
With a 100% increase looking likely not so long ago, optimistic developers are trying to see the glass as half full this week, as Rob Ford’s executive committee voted to hike development charges by 70%.Critics say that the city capitulated to builder
Buying Your First Home - Part Two
By Sarah O`ConnorDollars and Sense:Narrowing your focus and sweating the small stuffNow that you have an idea of what you want and what you can afford, the fun can really begin. Based on the long list of developments you generated thanks to the Toronto
Is Toronto growing as much as we think?
When it comes to Toronto’s red hot housing market, we’ve heard the same news for so long, we take it as a given: demand outstrips supply. But there’s more to the story, and a recent report features an original angle.Cited in a Toronto Star article this
7 interior design ideas to lower your energy costs!
It looks like it could be a long, harsh winter! Accu-weather predicts Ontario to have cold, stormy weather and Arctic blasts. The GTA can expect significant snowfall. This could be the perfect time to think about saving energy.
Elvis has left the building — and it’s for sale!
Elvis has left the building! Actually, he left a long time ago, but now that building is for sale. That building, is Trousdale Estates, Elvis Presley’s former family home in Beverly Hills, where he lived with his wife, Priscilla, and his daughter, Lisa
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
Does the GTA Need A Year-Round Summer Theme Park?
Image via marbleLIVE YouTube videoTGIS! Thank goodness it’s spring (even though it doesn’t feel like it). After such a long and frigid winter, it’s what we’re all thinking, including Toronto Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly who says that a theme park designed to
Why I like the Sidewalk Toronto housing strategy
The long weekend is behind us and I finally had a chance to sit down with Sidewalk Labs’ Master Plan for Sidewalk Toronto. All other controversies aside, I’m excited about the housing strategy.
