Snow is just a fact of life in Canada. The Great Lakes ensure we live in a snow belt and it’s particularly bad up through to Parry Sound and down along the southwest corridor to London, Ontario. If you want to escape the white flurries but still enjoy life in Southwestern Ontario, you may want […]
Have the winter and spring months done some damage to your backyard? Weather changes involving wind, rain, and snow can often have significant wear and tear on backyard features. With the summer just beginning, now is a great time to get your backyard into pristine shape so you can host those fun outdoor BBQs. Sometimes […]
As summer ramps up, many of us can be found in the sunshine making those outdoor home improvements that we procrastinated on during the winter. Boosting curb appeal is a great project to start with when thinking about outdoor projects. Even if you’re not putting houses for sale, improving your curb appeal is a great project […]
Want to upgrade your backyard for that upcoming summer BBQ? May is almost over, which means that summer is just around the corner. Regardless of the size of your backyard or your budget, there are many ways to make your space more beautiful or functional for the hotter months. We’ve gone ahead and brainstormed some […]
Condos are often the property of choice for today’s young professionals. Especially in a city like Toronto, where the average price of a detached home tops $1.2 million (for a fixer-upper), a smaller, less expensive property is a natural choice. Plus, condos are often walking distance to work in the downtown core, offer a gym […]
Yes, we know snow is still on the ground so it’s almost impossible to think of spring. But, we promise, the earth will keep on turning and spring will be here before you know it! This time of year is actually the perfect season to focus on early spring gardening. The fact is, we all […]
Not much survives a Canadian winter, and especially not your green grass. Yet, it’s still important to prep your lawn for cold weather after a long, hot growing summer. Just look at pictures of Toronto real estate and the homes for sale online to see what a difference a well-kept lawn in the winter makes […]
Autumn is here, and with it, several different holidays including Thanksgiving and Halloween. When prepping for a fall home sale, you need to take into these into account, along with the cool weather and warm colours that fall offers. Here are a few staging tips that you can do to make your home more appealing […]
Ah, autumn. Pumpkin-spice lattes, red leaves and curling up under a wool blanket. It’s also a great time to tackle a renovation project. The brisk days of fall are more motivating than summer, when you’re busy at the cottage, stuck under an air conditioner or desperate to embrace the dwindling days of sunshine. That’s why […]
One of the most coveted features buyers seek when shopping for Toronto houses is outdoor space – with limited space and prevalence of high-rise living in the hot Toronto real estate market, this can be a hot commodity!