condo living

  Condos are the top first home option as they offer benefits that are aligned to the needs of singles, retirees, young couples and small families. Condos are more affordable compared to house and lot packages, centrally located and require less maintenance work. However, condos are not for everyone. Is condo living for you? Here are some condo living realities and challenges you need to know before...

  The downsizing trend has taken the world by storm. Although the minimalist lifestyle is now widely appreciated and accepted, a lot of people still have to grasp its advantages. The word downsize may seem to have a negative connotation to some, but, it really is a positive change when taken with the right attitude and approach.   Condominiums are considered the most sensible first-step option...

  You’ve stuffed every date with bacon flavored cream cheese, placed pink and silver balloons just outside your front door and yesterday you spent the day decorating the common terrace of your condo building with metallic pots filled with pink and white pansies. You are all set to host your best friend’s bridal shower. The guests should be arriving in about twenty minutes so you decide to dash up...

  The apple crisp you spent an hour after work making is turning a beautiful tawny color in your state of the art oven. You open a bottle of Champagne and set out the specially engraved champagne glasses you and your hubby were given as a wedding gift last year. You hear a knock at the door. It’s him! You quickly light a candle and dim the lights then rush to the door. You swing open the door and...

  There has been some exciting news that has come out in the past week or so.  One item being Pantone has picked it's colour for 2017 and wait for it..... it is Greenery!  Sure, we look out the window now and everything is covered in white but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the fresh, outdoorsy feel of Greenery throughout the year by incorporating the colour in our condos.  Greenery...

  When designing an office space in your condo there are lots of decisions to be made.  If your condo unit comes with a den then more likely than not your office will go in there. If you do not have a den then finding a small corner in your bedroom or living area will do the trick!  I've noticed a lot of condo residents making use of the front hallway if there is enough space to set up...

  So what if it's snowing in April?  It's not anything we Canadians aren't used to.  We know Old Man Winter has a bit of a warped sense of humour and likes to give us one last salute when we think that Spring is here.  It's ok with us because we like snow.  It's the one thing you can throw at your significant other, friends and kids that won't hurt (except for ice balls don't...

  I'm not sure if I mentioned in previous posts but I am not much of a cleaner.  In fact I am downright ambivalent to cleaning most of the time.  It usually takes a few unpleasant looks from my husband to realize I'm not pulling my weight in the cleaning department.  So since I'm not known for my cleaning skills I like to equip myself with the best tools.  For example I've got my...

The New Year is approaching and we think it is fair to say that getting more exercise is one of the most common New Year's resolutions.  We are also sure that saving more money is another favorite that you will find on many go-getter's lists.  If only there was a way to do both?... there is!  Ditch that pricey gym membership which your lazy self always finds excuses not...

Now I definitely don't leave my door unlocked at night or know anyone else who does as Michael Moore claimed we Canadians do in his movie Bowling for Columbine.   I also don't recommend we start doing that but perhaps in our busy work all day lives maybe there is something to getting to know and becoming friendly with your neighbours.  Those living in condos you might often run into your...