Emotions are running high in Collingwood, AGAIN, in regard to the Admiral Collingwood Place development slated for the corner of Hurontario and St. Marie Streets in the downtown core. The site is located at the southern gateway into the Heritage Conservation District. (Patience, we’re getting to some pictures in a sec.) This contentious site was [...]
There is a new show airing this fall on W Network that I can’t wait to see. For the real estate and renovation junkies out there, we already have Colin, Justin, Sara and Candace. Now comes Sibling Rivalry, a new show featuring twin brother and sister, Dan and Nikki Hall. The premise of this new series [...]
There are little renovations and then there are big ones. This was a BIG one. This wonderful century home in Thornbury was sold last year to a family with vision and I am marvelously impressed by their skill and creativity! Have a look at these before and after shots: Side Entry Before Side Entry After Front [...]
When people look at potential homes to buy, they often stand for some time trying to envision how their furniture may fit into the space. After making a home purchase, I find that almost everyone begins the process of dreaming what their new-to-them home could look like. Today, there are all kinds of sites online [...]
Communities should not happen by accident although they often seem to. The environment that we live in, our built environment of roads and buildings and houses and poles all impact the natural environment around us. A couple of years ago, Collingwood embarked on a special project to develop urban design standards. The idea is that [...]
Hot off the press… Collingwood’s own Richard and Anke Lex were named today as the winners of the Architectural Conservatory Of Ontario (ACO), Peter Stokes Award for Restoration! I’ve been watching, hoping and waiting that this dynamic duo would be recognized for their courage, passion and brilliance. As stated by the Aco, the award was [...]
We hear a great deal these days about green homes but seeing them is quite an eye opening experience. Now you can do it right here in this area starting in Thornbury. The Ontario Sustainable Construction & Resource Centre (OSCAR) (formally called The Ontario Green Building Resource Centre) a not-for-profit organization, is hosting it’s first [...]
And they said it couldn’t be done… they were wrong. After a yearlong restoration that fascinated many of us in Town who watched the transformation taking place,the Tremont will celebrate it’s Grand Re-Opening on September 17th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and YOU are invited. Here is what owners Rick and Anke Lex have to [...]
Earlier this year, I was in a charming country farm home in the Blue Mountains that had been remodeled using only reclaimed and recycled products. It was stunning and I’ve never quite been able to get it out of my head. Since then and, as I continue in my own journey to grow in my [...]
The features that home buyers look for reflect the changing realities of the world we live in. As the average age of the population rises, so does the demand for one storey homes. With environmental issues reaching our collective consciousness, so does the demand for “green” features increase. I spent some time this morning reading [...]
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