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Over the last few years, one architect team has designed some of the most innovative condominiums in Toronto: Core Architects. A major condominium project now under construction – M5V – received the Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association Award for best residential high-rise project in 2007, and the project is aiming for a Silver LEED designation.
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As spring starts to – uhm, spring – we start thinking of adding decorating touches that are fresh and lively. One great motif that never really goes out of style are florals.
It doesn’t even matter what type you use. Victorian overwrought floral patterns are just as complimentary as photo-realistic textiles of natural grasslands. You can [...]
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We’ve already given you some pointers on how to renovate your kitchen inexpensively. If you are thinking of fixing up your bathroom as well, you might want to follow these tips:
1. Plan, plan, plan.
You should have a plan for any renovation you undertake, but a bathroom is especially important. While you can survive on take-out [...]
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We’ve been giving a lot of helpful hints on how to buy new low-cost or reused furnishings for your home at Realty Kitchen. However, an even better way to furnish home for low cost is to spend nothing. How can you do that? Through swap parties.
Like most people, you probably have a few pieces rattling [...]
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The weather keeps changing day to day, but we are seeing those first nice days that herald the beginning of spring. Spring is always a good time to start thinking about getting rid of the stuff you don’t like – and picking up a few things to liven up your home.
Here’s a couple of suggestions [...]
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Yesterday, I talked about some bad design decisions from the past. But if you want to make sure you don’t fall for the fads and bad design decisions of the future, you need to have a good idea of what is central to good design. Here are a few ideas to help you make those [...]
