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As winter settles in and Jack Frost nips at our noses, energy costs tend to climb. But we don’t have to take drastic measures to reduce sky-high energy bills. Take a look at these simple changes that can be made to everyday routines to put money back in your wallet: Unplug Rid your home of…

For the most part, people make upgrades and renovations to their homes specifically because doing so can increase resale value. It’s one of the best ways to prepare a home for the market – that is, if you take the right route. What often goes overlooked is the fact that certain renovations can actually cause…

It’s a winter wonderland outdoors. While you’re out shoveling the snow, here are some tips on keeping your home safe this winter: Avoid piling snow against the house – the moisture could damage the siding and foundation. Periodically check the gas meter at the side of the house for snow and ice build-up. Keep your…

The Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools 2014 collects a variety of relevant, objective indicators of school performance into one, easily accessible public document so that anyone can analyze and compare the performance of individual schools. By doing so, the Report Card assists parents when they choose a school for their children and encourages and assists…

Unfortunately grow ops have been in the news a lot lately, as each week seems to bring a report of another grow op bust and of the brazen and organized criminals that earn their income from them. Typically, the losers in the grow op business are the purchaser of the home, or the owner of…

Look around any new or remodeled home and you’re likely to see one thing they all have in common: the open kitchen. The trend has been overwhelmingly embraced by homeowners across the country, along with architects, designers and folks on every home makeover show across TV. The open kitchen is probably the single largest and…

Gordon Toronto Homes is very excited to announce the launch of the mobile version of the website. It’s available now on your smartphones and tablets. Here’s a promo video for the launch:

Here is a handy checklist for snowbirds travelling to warmer climes this winter: Stop deliveries (newspapers, etc.) Arrange to have a neighbour park their car in your driveway, to give the appearance that your home is occupied. Put a hold on your mail at the Post Office or have someone stop by and empty your…

The recent ice storm wreaked havoc on many homes and yards in Toronto. Now is the time for pruning or removing those damaged, dead or diseased trees. The trees are dormant and there is less chance of disturbing nearby plantings. And, prices are lower in the off season. January is an ideal time to take…

Last month’s ice storm in Toronto was an indicator of the winter ahead. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that reduced solar activity combined with certain weather patterns in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans will result in plunging temperatures and increased snowfall for many regions in the United States and Canada. “As always, water is your…