I love everything art deco; from furniture to architecture to jewlery; there is something about that style that is glam, elegant and simple in a sophisticated way. Hamilton has some real jewels of art deco architecture......... and here are photos of homes in and around Hamilton, in
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01/16/2012
These are important things to do in 2012. Why? No idea. Now that you have had a week to think about it -not counting the full day after New Year's you spent with a large bag of ice on your head - I hope you have set some important goals for 2012. I know I have, and that's not counting th
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01/12/2012
The Hamilton Beach, or the Beach Strip is a small slice of land connecting Hamilton and Burlington, is one of my fave spots in Hamilton ________________ The thin sliver of land was apparently a summer getaway for a lot of wealthy Hamiltonians and Torontonians. It's redevelopment into an attra
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01/02/2012
Growth on horizon for Hamilton real estate: Re/Max For SaleReal estate prices and sales are expected to continue to grow in Hamilton and across the country in 2012, according to a new report. File photo/Toronto Star Hamilton’s real estate market is in for another growth year in 2012. A ne
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12/16/2011
An article in a Toronto newspaper caused quite a stir on the radio waves a couple of days ago. Apparently, a real estate agent in Toronto listed a house, proceeded to stage it, paint it, and clean it up. The owners had bought the house only months ago and then decided to separate/divorce. The hou
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12/16/2011
Laziness prompted me to read a bit about cleaning up fall leaves (and my neighbour who seems to spend all his free time crouching in the hedges) and this is what I came up with; You can 1-rake and bag- The bags cost too much, the collections service has limited day pick up, and the lawn just loo
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11/28/2011
So, suddenly, it is no longer inappropriate to publicly voice your concerns about being overtaxed, overworked and worried about retirement. Maybe 2008 was the “awakening” for a lot of people. Talking to clients, acquaintances and friends most are unhappy about being in debt and overextended a
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11/05/2011
The cold cellar is a pre-fridge, pre-electricity survival invention, also known as a root cellar, where root vegetables and cured meats were stored to prolong their life, through the long winter. Initially it was literally a hole in the ground, covered with earth and evolved into being a part
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11/01/2011
Corktown is one of my favourite Hamilton neighbourhoods. The demographics are 60% under 50, so it's a youthful area, not sure if "hip" is a hip term any more, but yeah, hipsters like the Corktown.House prices are still reasonable; the area is kind of framed by a few condo projects, so it is not o
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10/27/2011