C.D. Howe report calls for elimination of land transfer taxes on homes and other reforms

 The C.D. Howe Institute has released a study that concludes that taxes and charges on new and existing homes are a key driver of the cost and supply of affordable homes for Canadians. In “Gimme Shelter: How High Municipal Housing Charges and Taxes Decrease Housing Supply,” author Benjamin Dachis points

6 Benefits of hiring an interior designer for your home renovation

 Whether you want to make every space of your house look bigger or change your interior's entire aesthetics, the design ideas for home design and renovation are endless. To make sure you're doing the right thing for your house, hiring a professional interior designer can be a smart decision. As

JOHN’S RENO TIPS: Why you should be doing renovations in the winter

 People don’t often think of winter as a prime time for renovations. Instead, when the temperature drops, most people will start dreaming of their future summer projects and line up contractors for that busy peak season in the renovation business. Their houses then remain virtually untouched when the weather gets cooler. However, John Gordon says winter can be a great

Bath Ontario: the Loyalist community welcomes you home

 Nestled in the quaint town of Bath, Ontario, the Loyalist community is home to picturesque golf landscapes, a great boating and fishing culture and a neighbourhood vibe that just simply cannot be found elsewhere. Many choose to make Loyalist their permanent residence due to its proximity to Ottawa, Kingston and

2nd Annual Spaces Issue

   Premier Ottawa designer Tanya Collins shows us that we can have a beautiful home even it’s filled with kids and pets. It's all about making the  right style and function choices. Tanya shares her tricks and  her sources for beautiful fixtures and finds.   London Calling: Classic British Style