Living in Kitchener Waterloo with Annette Blake

06/12/2026

Elevate your outdoor area with these stunning balcony ideas that will turn it into a cozy sanctuary! 🌿✨

If you aren't interested in using your balcony for storage then here are a bunch of cool small balcony design ideas to turn it into a cozy space.

06/12/2026

Muted shades, curated tile and botanical patterns define a teen’s en suite designed for function and longevity

06/11/2026

The stakes are concrete. If your home's market value drops $40,000 but your assessed value holds steady or rises, you are paying tax on a phantom valuation. On a typical 1.1% effective tax rate, that gap costs a homeowner several hundred dollars a year, every year, until somebody forces a correction...

06/11/2026

The Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate at 2.25%.

The central bank opted to keep its rate steady at 2.25% at its June 10 rate announcement.

06/11/2026

Homeowners are turning to private mortgage lenders more often and staying with them longer as higher interest rates and falling home values see borrowers failing to qualify with traditional lenders.

06/10/2026

The number of homes available for sale is measured not only by the number but also by time. Understanding how housing inventory is calculated will help you determine the supply and demand in a real estate market.

06/10/2026

A designer helps open up a kitchen and make it functional for the family’s lifestyle

06/09/2026

Here’s how an Ontario utility’s promises stack up against the numbers

06/09/2026

Since I thrifted a vintage wall-mounted vase, which now hangs in my bathroom, I've been spotting tons of similar options at many of my favorite home decor...

06/09/2026

Explore our designer-approved guide to Simultanism in interior design, where bold color clashes, layered geometry, and expressive decor are redefining homes...