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Blinds can boost energy savings

February 12, 2012

It turns out you can cut expenditures like air conditioning by as much as 50 per cent with a simple, humble, old-school product – the window blind.

From wallflower to wall power

February 09, 2012

Are focal walls out of fashion? One burgundy or hunter green wall might look a bit outdated these days as today’s focal walls are all about adding drama with light or dark neutral colours...

An eye-catching exhibit

February 09, 2012

There is an art to city building and the Migrating Landscapes exhibit speaks to the creative side of the business, where design and architecture capture the imagination and emotion of future residents...

Teeple’s cubist condos

February 08, 2012

First the Warhol Collection and now Picasso. Toronto’s condos have an affinity for the arts.

The changing face of co-habitation

February 08, 2012

In terms of co-habitation agreements, one should always keep and eye on the ‘what ifs,’ because your story could easily be one of conflict rather than congratulations.

When it comes to stains, not all cleaners are created equal

February 08, 2012

I work in the motel business and am looking for a natural stain removal solution for white linens and towels.  Currently No Name bleach Oxi are being used to no avail... Please help!

A ruggedly-handsome space

February 02, 2012

Area rugs not only help to link living room furnishings together, but to define spaces that are open to one another as well.

Your Time to jump into the market?

February 02, 2012

This really is a great time to buy, and it’s a great time to buy a new home

Trends and trailblazers

February 01, 2012

Toronto’s Interior Design Show opened its doors for the 14th year. It is Canada’s largest contemporary design event, with colourful exhibits throughout the sprawling main Toronto...

A little va-va-voom for your living room

January 26, 2012

Adding colourful accessories to a neutral room is a great way to make it look fashionable and follow some trends without breaking the bank.

Year of the condo

January 26, 2012

There really is no other way to describe 2011 — a year that will long be known for its phenomenal success

Real talk on real estate

January 25, 2012

Founded in 1920 by a group of real estate practitioners, the not-for-profit Toronto Real Estate Board serves more than 32,000 licensed real estate brokers and salespeople in the GTA.

Tips for tiling a cool kitchen backsplash

January 25, 2012

If your kitchen needs an update but you don’t have the time or money to spend on a complete renovation, brighten it up with a backsplash.

What to do with a leaky Townhome?

January 25, 2012

There is a specialization in law that deals directly with landlord and tenant law

Brightening up for spring

January 19, 2012

This Saturday we say goodbye to an era of the Big Bop Bar as Crate & Barrel’s sister store, CB2, opens its doors at the corner of Queen and Bathurst streets.

Labour disruption could mean delays for homebuyers

January 19, 2012

One of the reasons I love this industry is because there’s never a dull moment

Can the condominium boom keep going in 2012?

January 18, 2012

The last two years have seen phenomenal growth in condo sales in Toronto.

Water-filter woes

January 18, 2012

"Filter" negative communication by communicating through their lawyers

Garage doors as works of art

January 18, 2012

Sometimes a garage door is not all that it seems, especially if your local graffiti artists have had anything to do with it.


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