MARK CULLEN: For the Love of Trees
By Mark CullenMuch has been said about the benefits of trees in our neighbourhoods – especially urban communities. Trees sequester carbon and produce prodigious amounts of oxygen. Trees filter pollutants from the air. Trees filter toxins from water and
Donate & Learn Online Marketing Expo! Social Mixer & Workshops for Entrepreneurs
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Great Gulf Presents the Cavalcade of Lights in Toronto
By Penny MunozOur favourite holiday season is almost here! With so much to do in such little time, you might want to get your day planner out and write down this date! This year’s festivities start off November 30th with the 47th annual Cavalcade of
Frank Lloyd Wright Home 74 Years in the Making
By Penny MunozOne of the six unfinished Usonian homes designed 74 years ago was finally completed recently on the Florida Southern College campus. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to be affordable houses in the mid-1930’s depression era, many of these
MARK CULLEN: Taking Care of Your Garden
By Mark CullenAutumn is a great time of year to take a leisurely approach to your garden. Without the weeds growing to beat the band and insects pretty much out of the picture you might think that all there is to do is to bring in the harvest, cut your
Fogo Island Inn: Stunning Design in Newfoundland
Just recently, a seven-year project came to completion, and the end result couldn’t be more beautiful. Fogo Island Inn, designed by Saunders Architecture and owned and operated by the Shorefast Foundation, is a masterpiece on the shore of the North
Stay Updated about Toronto’s Heritage Conservation Districts
Toronto may have some older buildings, but it is far from being the oldest city in Canada, and on a global scale, it’s just a baby. That is exactly why we need to protect our historically significant buildings; so Toronto can further develop its own
Nomad Micro Homes Aims for Affordability in Vancouver’s Housing Market
Vancouver company Nomad Micro Homes is aiming to solve the city’s affordability issue with inexpensive DIY homes.The average size of a Nomad home is about 160 square feet and the starting price is just $25,000. If you want kitchen appliances and bathroom
The Market Gallery Presents “Smart Address”
By Penny MunozIn celebration of Toronto’s architectural evolution, The Market Gallery and The Toronto Architectural Conservancy are putting on a free exhibition called ‘Smart Address’ until January 25.Smart Address features black-and-white photographs of
Chris Palmer and his “urbanmuskoka chair”
By Penny MunozCanada’s Handyman Challenge semi-finalist Chris Palmer made an appearance at the Toronto Fall Home Show, demonstrating his crafty ability- yet again. This time Palmer created a wine cabinet from recycled doors in Habitat for Humanity’s
