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Renovating on a budget: How to plan for a major house project despite rising costs

Renovating on a budget: How to plan for a major house project despite rising costs

After the death of their father in 2019, Amy Mushinski and her sister Dawn wanted to honour his wish that they keep the Scarborough, Ont., home they inherited rather than selling it to a new owner.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Evergreen perennials retain foliage year round

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Evergreen perennials retain foliage year round

One example, Epimedium (barrenwort, bishop’s hat), forms dense carpets of heart-shaped leaves and delicate flowers like miniature columbines appear in spring.
The problem with leaf blowers, and what you can do instead

The problem with leaf blowers, and what you can do instead

When I was a kid, I used to help my mother clear leaves the old-fashioned way — with a rake. These days, I don’t see many rakes in my neighborhood.
Condo Smarts: Do strata fees still apply during a major claim?

Condo Smarts: Do strata fees still apply during a major claim?

Strata corporation has no choice but to collect the strata fees
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Much to enjoy in early April garden

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Much to enjoy in early April garden

Time to complete several major vegetable seedings and set up lengths of fencing to support later plantings
House Beautiful: Heaven on the lake

House Beautiful: Heaven on the lake

Third renovation on Prospect Lake moves couple to their perfect piece of paradise.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: If soil is too dry, too wet, arrowhead will flop

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: If soil is too dry, too wet, arrowhead will flop

Arrowhead, like most plants, will do a nose dive if the soil has been allowed to dry. The same will happen if the soil is kept wet, which can set up rotting in the roots and subsequent plant collapse.
'Foodscaping' slips vegetables in among the flowers for visual appeal in the garden

'Foodscaping' slips vegetables in among the flowers for visual appeal in the garden

I recently started my seeds – tomatoes, cucuzza squash, climbing zucchini, golden beets, Florida cranberries, nasturtiums, zinnias, edelweiss, various herbs and Roma beans.
Condo Smarts: Even small stratas must follow Strata Property Act

Condo Smarts: Even small stratas must follow Strata Property Act

Bylaws are law, not just a reference
Condo Smarts: CRA bare trust filing no longer required for strata

Condo Smarts: CRA bare trust filing no longer required for strata

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