Tidy up
Walk around your garden. The dry, grey stalks and stems of last year's perennials like sedum, purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, and phlox probably look a little sad. With a pair of clean, sharp garden shears, cut them to the ground to make way for the new growth appearing from the crown of the roots. This is also a good time to tidy up shrubs and vines that blossom from this year's ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on May 3, 2013
When making a move, your plants longevity can be affected by how well you properly care and treat them before, during and after the move. Read these tips to help ensure they survive the move!
Moving Plants
Approximately two weeks before the move, prune your plants to facilitate packing. Consult a florist or plant book for instructions.
A week before the move, place the plant in a black plastic ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on March 27, 2013
Over the last 30 days ,the average days on the market for Toronto condos is around 30+ days. So, even though the condo market is cooling down, the number of new condos under construction is still high. It’s impossible that there could be such a vast natural increase of the population? According to the Ministry of Finance website, Ontario is expected to greatly expand in the next 25 years, ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on March 18, 2013
Toronto is a huge, sprawling city which offers any number of neighbourhood characteristics and different lifestyles. These top communities are rated from "Living In Canada" . Their criteria for selecting the best places to live are a little "pedestrian", but they are focused around the fact that the majority of people prefer living in areas with low crime rates, good schools, ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on February 27, 2013
Funds can be withdrawn without paying any tax from your RRSP account to pay for your down payment. The maximum limit is $25000 and the RRSP contributions have to be in your RRSP account for at least 90 days, before they can be withdrawn for buying a home.
After the funds are withdrawn tax free to buy a home, the funds have to be contributed back to the RRSP in no more than 15 years.
Following ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on February 5, 2013
Funds can be withdrawn without paying any tax from your RRSP account to pay for your down payment. The maximum limit is $25000 and the RRSP contributions have to be in your RRSP account for at least 90 days, before they can be withdrawn for buying a home.
After the funds are withdrawn tax free to buy a home, the funds have to be contributed back to the RRSP in no more than 15 years.
Following ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on February 5, 2013
With everything going on in the economy today, the first question many people ask me is whether real estate is still a good investment. They want to know if they should buy now or wait until prices drop. After so many years of the Toronto real estate market booming, people are understandably concerned with the recent numbers which indicate a drop in property sales and prices! The question is, WILL ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on January 17, 2013
Have stains on your granite counter from hard water? Use vinegar to wipe them away! Love the things you can do with vinegar :)
You should seal a granite surface once a year to prevent water absorption- Many generic stores like Home Depot carry granite sealer. This is applicable to marble and any other poreous stones.
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on December 20, 2012
Whether moving on, moving up or buying your first home, get ready to find the home of your dreams. Get tips on what you should look for, how to negotiate a great deal, how to protect yourself along the way, and more.
Defining What You Want Start by creating a prioritized list of features you want in your next home and the reasons why. Use it as your search guide, but remember that depending on ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on December 20, 2012
How Walk Score Works
Walk Score helps you find a walkable place to live. Walk Score is a number between 0 and 100 that measures the walkability of any address. Learn about Transit Score and Bike Score.
Walk Score®Description
90–100
Walker's Paradise Daily errands do not require a car.
70–89
Very Walkable Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
50–69
Somewhat ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on December 5, 2012