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Amenities
New development in Vaughan encourages sustainability, community
Marking the launch of a significant development in York region, the Cortel Group and YYZ Project Management had their ribbon-cutting ceremony for phase one of EXPO CITY Condos – the flagship project for the construction of the all-new Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, on September 7.
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Top ten reasons to test your soil this spring
In an effort to convince homeowners and gardeners to test their soil, Lawrence has released a top 10 list of reasons to get your soil tested.
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Preparing the garden for winter
Many of us dread the Canadian winter, and rightly so. For gardeners, there is extra reason for concern. Customers have certain expectations of perfection and weather can wreak havoc on plants.
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How much is your spa really costing
The condominium corporation’s first year: is there a period of time in the life of a condominium corporation that causes a corporation’s board of directors and representative management more stress and anxiety?
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If you build it, they will come
When looking at condominium living, trying to accommodate the diverse baby boomer generation can be a challenge. But as Terrance Mann in “Field of Dreams” says of the cornfield: “If you build it, he will come.” Well, the baby boomers have arrived and, like most of their generation, they are demanding something different.
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The party room
The infamous party room, almost every condo has one left empty and often dark. Is there a reason that these rooms for the most part remain dead spaces? Of course, they were designed that way.
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Extreme makeovers require diligent plans
Rejuvenating, redecorating, retrofitting or refurbishing all deal with the same underlying principal: rebirth. Not in the metaphysical sense like a phoenix from the ashes but from a more practical stand point. In today’s competitive condominium marketplace, especially in the Greater Toronto Area, older condominium buildings must rise from the ashes in order to be reborn! And the most cost effective means is through refurbishment. Refurbishing provides the building with a new identity and the residents with a new outlook.
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