4 futuristic home features you can own today
Earlier this month, CES 2016 gave us a glimpse of what life will be like in the future. Booths showcasing prototypes for the latest in smart home technology and design helped us envision a world that closely resembles a sci-fi movie. However, the future
3 interior design predictions for 2016
How will new homes be designed and decorated in 2016? It is my belief that many new homebuyers will focus on purchasing homes that include features that will improve the quality of their life by incorporating technology to save them time and money. They
Genworth Series: Finding the Right Home
There's no one "right way" to go about finding a home. But here are a few tips that may make the process a little easier and remove some of the anxiety associated with making what is, for most people, their largest single purchase in life.There are
The Interactive Abode: Reinventing the Sales Centre Experience
These days, one-touch applications make it easy for us to customize even the most insignificant details of our lives, everything from eyeshadows, wardrobes, car colours and so forth. When it comes to making the most important (and expensive) purchase of
What to do with your extra fruits and vegetables this harvest season
As we enter the mid-life of this years’ garden you are anxious to pick your first tomato. And why not: I know that I was! Pleased to say that I picked my first ripe tomato on August 3rd – and I am not counting the small ‘Sweet One Million’ that I
Just keep swimming
By: Sam ReissWhat do we do when life gets us down? Just keep swimming, at least according to Finding Nemo’s Dory, an animated Blue Tang. With the recent ground-breaking on Toronto’s upcoming $158 million aquatics centre, city folk shouldn’t find that too
Design your own custom estate home at Heritage Lake Estates
Building a custom home can be an exhausting process, especially at the beginning when you need to acquire land, apply for permits, and find an architect and all the trades to make your dream home come to life. Well, Reid’s Heritage Homes is simplifying
5 designer tips to bring the outdoors into your home
April showers continue into May bringing life and renewal. Spring is a great time to reorganize and declutter to make way for a refreshing change. Similarly, spring is the perfect time to think about incorporating natural elements into your home to
Avoid First-time Homebuyer Regret
Famous Italian actress Sophia Loren said, “Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.” It’s human nature to make mistakes and, while we often wish some were avoidable, they are necessary for personal growth. Unfortunately, the consequences
How to convince your parents to downsize
When you’ve left the nest for good and you’re parents are all alone in a big house with too many possessions, it’s time for them to start thinking about downsizing. You’re building a nest of your own, so we realize this is a busy time in your life, but
