Innovative “Backyard” offers unique mix of retail, agriculture, and education MISSISSAUGA – Situated in the heart of Mississauga’s rapidly-growing Erin Mills neighbourhood, the northeast corner of Erin Mills Boulevard and Eglinton Avenue West has taken on an unlikely role as a community hub for green, organic living. Situated on the formerly vacant land surrounding Daniels […]
Three Smart Gadgets for Savvy Sellers
GREATER TORONTO – As the spring market sees the GTA’s average home price continuing to escalate, sellers are dealing with higher buyer interest than ever – and, in most cases, wondering how to make the most of an opportunity to fetch a great price for their residential properties. While traditional staging techniques and tips certainly […]
Green Home Guide: Replacing Your Furnace Filter
TORONTO – For GTA residents who thought the region’s chilly winters couldn’t get any worse than the “polar vortex” of 2014, a chilly surprise may be in store – just three weeks into 2015, the City of Toronto has already issued more than a half-dozen “extreme cold weather” alerts. For most homeowners, that means the […]
Design Trend: Incorporating Reclaimed Wood
Barn Board Provides Rustic Décor Touch; Environmental Peace of Mind TORONTO – Across the province of Ontario, rural residents have begun to dismantle many of their properties’ aging wooden buildings – barns in particular – due to the structures’ danger to safety, disuse, or generally poor condition. The wood from these dated structures – known […]
Your Green Home: Installing a Rain Barrel
YORK REGION – With the memory of 2013’s epic GTA rainstorm still fresh in area residents’ minds, more and more Greater Toronto homeowners are looking towards creative solutions for managing excess storm water. With households across Canada beginning to take interest in chemical-free gardening, many eco-friendly homeowners are turning to the humble rain barrel – […]
2014: Year of the Home Reno
Canadians Opening their Wallets to Improve Home Value GREATER TORONTO – These days, it’s hard to surf through Canadian TV channels without seeing at least one or two home improvement shows like the ones on HGTV Canada – a relatively new specialty network that puts the focus on real estate, curb appeal, and home renovation. […]
Gardening Goes Social in York Region
Innovative recognition programs help “green thumbs” to tap into gardening communities YORK REGION – As any real estate sales representative will tell you, cultivating a gorgeous garden is one of the best ways of boosting your home’s curb appeal (and value!) during the competitive spring and summer real estate markets. For aspiring gardeners, one of the […]
Your Green Home: Investing in a Green Roof
TORONTO – If you’re on the hunt for a high-rise condo in the GTA – or especially Toronto’s downtown core – chances are you have already come across the term “green roof” while flipping through amenity brochures. Once relegated to the domain of forward-thinking corporate campuses and public institutions, these biologically-lush rooftop gardens are now […]
Your Green Home: Spring into 2014 with Eco-Friendly Purchases
Ontario Power Authority’s “saveONenergy” coupon program offers April savings for green home investments GREATER TORONTO – With the weather warming and spring cleaning efforts likely underway, April is a popular time for homeowners to look at ways they can boost their energy efficiency at home. After all, you’ll be calling that air conditioner unit back […]
Your Green Home: Draftproofing Your Doors, Windows and Walls
MARKHAM – Here in the GTA, wind chill is a way of life. Our winters are colder, gustier, and generally harder on heating bills than those of our American neighbours to the south. Luckily, our homes are built with various components – such as weather-stripping, caulking, and vent covers – designed to keep those cold […]