Conventional wisdom holds that in order to achieve a custom look in your home decor you either have to spend a bundle hiring professionals, or invest countless hours of hard work doing it yourself. In the Internet age, however, it’s easier than ever to achieve the look of custom home decor without the expense or…

By Lorne Shuman: For many people, buying a home is the largest financial investment decision you will ever make.  Seeing that most of your savings will go towards the deposit, that may not leave much money for the closing costs.  Being unaware of some of the more common closing costs will create a problem at…

With memories of last July’s flood still fresh in their minds, many Toronto homeowners are keeping their fingers crossed that their basements don’t flood again when spring rains arrive. Damp basements are a plague for homeowners and the first step towards a cure is to pinpoint the source of the moisture. Some of the more…

Although it might not quite feel like spring yet, there are a few chores that can be crossed off your spring checklist this month, in the hope that warmer weather is just around the corner. 1. Take advantage of any warm days this month to inspect your yard. Check trees for storm damage and book…