In an effort to help first-time homebuyers—but not hurt the equilibrium of housing markets outside of Toronto—the Ontario Liberal government announced today that they’ll double the first-time homebuyers’ maximum Land Transfer Tax refund to $4,000. This increased rebate will take effect January 1, 2017 and will mean that eligible homebuyers in ...
Continue ReadingThe zero in “zero waste” makes it sound scary and hard to achieve. It is actually not as as hard as it seems, and it is as simple as following these Five R’s, in order: Refuse what you do not need. Reduce what you do need. Reuse by using reusables. ...
Continue ReadingThe last time you saw an all-white room did you feel comfortable or did you feel timid and afraid to relax? White is one of those colors that many homeowners shy away from, as they are nervous about making an all-white room feel comfortable and welcoming. White can be the ...
Continue ReadingIf you live in a small house or a tiny apartment, storage space is always an issue. Even when we know space is limited, we can’t help it that we end up accumulating more and more things. But eventually, we run out of places to store them. If you’re like ...
Continue ReadingA distressed and antiqued piece of furniture can add a unique charm to any room. And if you do it yourself, the process of distressing and antiquing furniture is relatively inexpensive. And best of all, it’s not really difficult! With a bit of liquid sander/deglosser, spray primer, spray paint, sandpaper, ...
Continue ReadingFor new-home buyers, they have some tough decisions to make: Which extra features are worth the extra money and which ones aren’t? Some upgrades buyers can easily put off without breaking the bank. But for others, buyers may be wise to get them done right away. 4 New-Home Upgrades ...
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