Homes

These things do or don’t belong in the trash

What to do with debris from summer DIY projects? Sprucing up the house with a DIY project or two is as much a summer pastime for Canadians as backyard barbecues, fleeing the city at 5 p.m. on Fridays or grumbling ...

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Don’t scapegoat refugees; build housing—OCAP

Faced with a rise in refugee claimants fleeing harrowing conditions of war in their countries of origin, and racism in the United States, politicians from all three levels of government are blaming the decades-old shelter crisis on people in desperate ...

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The right wall paint colour for wood

Wood furniture is an excellent addition to any home as it brings elegance to a place, and it has a timeless appeal to it. The high-quality look isn’t only applicable to wood furniture, but to wood floors as well. Wood ...

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Choose the right wall, paint colour for wood

Wood furniture is an excellent addition to any home as it brings elegance to a place, and it has a timeless appeal to it. The high-quality look isn’t only applicable to wood furniture, but to wood floors as well. Wood ...

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12 air-purifying plants that clean your air

We need fresh air to live a healthy and full life, but it’s fast becoming a luxury. Residents of many major cities around the world are plagued with smog and poisonous gases from motor vehicles, fossil fuel based power plants, ...

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Where to start when looking for window coverings

(NC) The perfect window treatment should do more than just cover a window. It can make a big difference in your home, managing its daily illumination, privacy and energy management needs and adding value and style to any room.    ...

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Blend Scandinavian furniture into Nordic interior

 When it comes to interior decorating, there are numerous styles that can be incorporated into your living space to breathe new life into your home. For many people, a Nordic interior style incorporating Scandinavian furniture is becoming their favourite decorating ...

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Add resale value to commercial property

  For many years, real estate has been one of the smartest investments a person can make. This has been especially true for commercial property since there are numerous options available for investors. Whether using the property for your own business ...

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Why do Central-Toronto condo prices soar so fast?

It’s a complicated issue but here is a summary of reasons:condo prices Rising immigration year to year. Currently the federal government is raising its targets by 3-6% per year; 310,000 (2018), 330,000 (2019), 340,000 (2020). In the previous decade the ...

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Huge homelessness costs don’t address the causes

For most of his life, Murray Barr was an ordinary American. Everything changed abruptly when his story of personal tragedy and period of homelessness created a media frenzy. Malcom Gladwell, in his article Million Dollar Murray, used Murray as an ...

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