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10 fun things to do at home this family day
Family Day gives families the chance to connect and spend quality time together. This year most of us will be spending Family Day indoors, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of great options to choose from to keep the whole family entertained. Check out our list on how you can safely celebrate Family Day this year with your loved ones [...]
Ivy Ridge debuts new model homes in Whitby
Experience all of the beauty and sophistication that Ivy Ridge has to offer in the award-winning community’s newly opened model homes.
Excavation Begins at 123 Portland
Minto Communities much anticipated King West condo 123 Portland has begun the excavation process. The team has plans to dig 10 metres below street level, as the construction process begins to ramp up
LIVE greener
| Sustainability
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6 ways to celebrate Earth Day with your kids at home
April 22nd is Earth Day – and while most of the world is still isolating and events have been cancelled, this special occasion can still be celebrated digitally on the official Earth Day website. Check out our list of 6 ways you can celebrate Earth Day every day at home with your kids [...]
21 sustainability resolutions for 2021
Have you chosen your New Year’s resolutions yet? Turns out, a lot of people are focusing on environmental sustainability this year. We think it’s amazing, so we’ve pulled together 21 eco-friendly resolution ideas for you to follow in 2021 […]
LIVE healthier
| Health + wellbeing
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Plants that clean the air in your home
On average, Canadians spend about 90% of their time indoors. Along with using scent-free products and keeping your home well-ventilated, plants are a helpful tool for improving indoor air quality. Here’s 10 plants that clean the air in your home […]
Infusing your space with essential oils
Essential oils are concentrated, natural oils extracted from plants like mint or eucalyptus, that have been used for thousands of years for medicinal and health purposes. With us all staying home a lot more these days, we wanted to dig into some of the benefits and ways you can infuse them into your space. Read on […]
LIVE smarter
| Education + innovation
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6 questions to ask before starting a home renovation
A home improvement or renovation project can be incredibly exciting! But, before you start knocking down walls and choosing flooring, there are lots of important questions to ask yourself about what you’re hoping to achieve. After all, it’s a big investment and mistakes can be costly [...]
How to seriously deep clean your home room by room
Most of us have been hanging around the house more than usual the last couple of months, and the dirt and clutter are likely starting to add up. Cleaning, and disinfecting your home is more important than ever right now – and we’ve got some tips on how to give your home a full deep clean [...]
LIVE together
| Community + giving
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10 fun things to do at home this family day
Family Day gives families the chance to connect and spend quality time together. This year most of us will be spending Family Day indoors, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of great options to choose from to keep the whole family entertained. Check out our list on how you can safely celebrate Family Day this year with your loved ones [...]
5 fun activities for a COVID-friendly Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner and doctors in Canada and the United States are saying that trick-or-treating is a no-go this year. We might not be able to collect candy door-to-door with our friends or attend a costume party this time around, but check out our list of Halloween activities that are COVID-friendly and just as fun [...]
LIVE brighter
| Design + decor
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What's a “Jack and Jill” bathroom?
What's a Jack and Jill bathroom? From benefits and bathroom layout options to Jack and Jill bathroom design ideas, we’re diving into what they are – and why we’re seeing this trend come back more and more in homebuilding […]
7 best paint colours for your condo
Painting your condo is an exciting and creative way to update your décor. It can also be a challenge, especially if it’s your first time choosing colours for your new home. This season's top suggestions for beautiful and highly livable colours for painting your condo are completely enticing and include the following shades [...]