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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.
Apr 25, 2024 7:00 AM
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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.
Apr 24, 2024 4:00 AM
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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.
Apr 23, 2024 7:24 AM
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Condo Smarts: Do strata fees still apply during a major claim?
Strata corporation has no choice but to collect the strata fees
Apr 20, 2024 9:00 AM
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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
Apr 20, 2024 8:00 AM
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House Beautiful: Heaven on the lake
Third renovation on Prospect Lake moves couple to their perfect piece of paradise.
Apr 20, 2024 7:30 AM
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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.
Apr 17, 2024 4:15 AM
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'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.
Apr 16, 2024 5:30 AM
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Condo Smarts: Even small stratas must follow Strata Property Act
Bylaws are law, not just a reference
Apr 13, 2024 7:15 AM
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Condo Smarts: CRA bare trust filing no longer required for strata
They are a not-for-profit corporation and no entity or corporate trust has been created
Apr 7, 2024 4:15 AM
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