Yes, you’re an independent, free-thinking, condo-owning professional. But just because you own your condo doesn’t mean you can do whatever you wish… without first getting approval. As we explained in one of our previous blogs, you actually don’t own your balcony. Therefore, your plans to add balcony outdoor flooring tiles should include a check-in with […]
Supply and demand, meet social technology. And travelling. And taxes. Yup, the age-old economic forces are surfing on the backs of social sharing and online sites like VRBO, airbnb, Tripping, Roomorama, and probably others. Absent or travelling condo owners (supply) and tourists and others looking for short-term rentals (demand) meet via the market mechanism of […]
The urbanization trend that is spurring Canada’s condo boom may also be redefining what it means to be a good neighbour. Here’s why. Millenials (the children of boomers, born 1980 – 2000) are leaving their parents’ basements and buying condos, their first affordable piece of real estate. Boomers are downsizing, leaving the suburbs for smaller […]
Owning a condo means getting to know your property manager (PM). The list of reasons you’ll need to contact your PM is long.Buying a new sofa? Book the party room? Inquire about guest suites? Complain about a noisy neighbour? Ask about the next board meeting? Your first stop is your property manager. We’ve heard from […]
Trading in driveways and shovels and roof repairs for a view, a short walk to restaurants and the theatre, and a warm dry car every time you get in it. Trading your backyard and lawnmower for a smaller outdoor space – your balcony – and a view. If this sounds familiar, you’re probably about to, […]
We all know that a condominium, or condo, refers to a single building structure that contains numerous individually owned units along with common elements or areas that are collectively owned. That’s the practical explanation and it applies right across Canada, regardless of which province you are in. How we talk about them differs slightly depending on […]
The benefits of taking care of your “stuff” is more than a matter of helping them look good. It’s a prudent approach that saves money, energy, and waste. Keeping an air conditioner clean, oiled, and in good running order will extend the life of the unit, delaying a deposit in the landfill and a withdrawal […]
Our commitment to choice and quality for our Canadian clientele is unwavering. Its why we recently headed direct to the factories in China, where the majority of the world’s outdoor flooring deck tiles are manufactured. With the help of our quality control and translation experts, Doug and Rose, we saw first hand where, and how, some […]
It is true that throughout Canada, and in many parts of the United States, your condo balcony is a nicer place to be in any season but winter. But don’t make the mistake of thinking you can’t get new outdoor flooring installed during the winter, as you implement plans for your space for spring and […]
So you’ve decided. You want to expand your home experiences and beautify your balcony. You need to get the approval of your condo board (Ontario) or strata council (BC). How do you do that? Make sure you are using interlocking, floating flooring (often called deck tiles) specifically designed for condo balconies, and you will usually […]
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