The concept of laneway infill properties in Toronto in the last 10 years has been a fairly recent phenomena. Laneway properties mean that property owners are permitted to build in a back lot that borders a public or unserviced lane. These laneways are often derelict passages for vehicular access
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02/27/2009
The Ontario government, in hopes of converting the province from an auto-industry driven economy to a green-energy driven economy with its groundbreaking Green Energy Act ( http://www.greenenergyact.ca/ ), may soon rival California as North America's "greenest" area. "With this initiative, Ontari
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02/26/2009
Say no to Frankinfood Watching what we eat. It's a directive we lost sight of, but one that's increasingly relevant. So what's new? Mad cow, bad milk, salmonella spinach, spoiled tomatoes, listeria in processed meat. Food can be beneficial as well as act like poison. Life in the fast-food lane a
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02/20/2009
Today’s Economy With today’s economy, many people are staying in their current house. This makes it quite inviting to finally complete those renovations and additions that you’ve been talking about for years. But where to start? If you don’t have the cash or don’t want to spend the cash right now
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02/20/2009
Ossington/Queen, Toronto - Located in the thriving Ossignton corridor, with access to Queen W and downtown, and just a hop to Little Italy or Bloor St. Dundas is just to the north a 5,000 sq. ft. single story "great for commercial/ retail conversion". $6,250 Monthly - 15 /sf net lease+taxes+in
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02/20/2009
Looking for a deck chair for your home? I recently assisted Tom Elder, an automotive engineer, in the purchase of his new home. Tom's passions range anywhere from design to auto racing. In his passtime, he engages in his personal projects in designing high-end consumer goods prototypes and rest
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02/19/2009
This article offers a great introductory explanation on LEED certified homes.What is LEED® LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It was created and is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, a nonprofit environmental organization with more than 14,000 member org
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02/19/2009
The many good reasons for urban infill and redevelopment. Custom Homes Raleigh NC Buying an Infill Lot - What is an Infill Lot, and Why is it Greener? What To Look for with Infill Development What is an Infill Lot? "Fill In" Lots Think of an infill lot as "filling in" available lots and lan
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02/19/2009
Custom Homes Raleigh NC Buying an Infill Lot - What is an Infill Lot, and Why is it Greener? What To Look for with Infill Development What is an Infill Lot? "Fill In" Lots Think of an infill lot as "filling in" available lots and land where infrastructure and services are already in place. An
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02/19/2009
Make sure you are not soaked with the Vendor's water bill: http://www.thestar.com/comment/columnists/article/425505Here in the GTA and other parts of Ontario, water consumption is a metered utility. The occupant or owner may be billed quarterly by the city, regional municipality, or the local ut
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02/19/2009
