A little advertising this morning. First watch security makes a garage door opener that’s connected to your smart phone. You can program from wherever you are to allow a contractor in or give access to a guest. Seems like a great idea. For $200 it seems like a good addition to your house garage and house security.
Yesterday I was thinking of Pierre T…
Yesterday I was thinking of Pierre Trudeau’s house in Montreal “Cormier House” so I started to Google pics which led me to reading about its architect Esrnest Cormier (his house before it was Trudeau’s). Next I was reading that one of Cormier’s biggest accomplishment was the central building of the Université de Montreal. Finally my cyber travels ended back here on Wellington when I discovered that Cormier designed the Supreme Court of Canada. …further research now required as to how it got it’s châteauesque roof (but initial research suggests the Chateau Laurier influenced the roof line of many official buildings on Wellington.
According to Aljazeera.com “Eco-friendly…
According to Aljazeera.com “Eco-friendly houses are cathching on in Canada”. My reaction has to be: Really? I’m not sure most people are ready for a house which rises up from tires. Would you? Do you know anyone who has build an eco-friendly house?
Inhabitat.com is a nice website. It…
Inhabitat.com is a nice website. It features articles on architecture, interiors, art, etc. I’ve found an article about “The Canopy Tower” in Hong Kong. The Canopy contains 54 luxurious duplexes that are surrounded by large private gardens. It really does seem amazing. Who’se taking care of the plants? Do the tenants? Does the building? If it is the building – and I think it shoudl does that mean you’ve regularly got someone on your balcony. Hum… less good!
Of course major renovations are always…
Of course major renovations are always great! … but sometimes the budget does not allow for such a project. Here are a few great ideas which can freshen up a kitchen or a bathroom and leave you with some cash in the bank.
Yesterday I visisted the new Mondeau…
Yesterday I visisted the new Mondeau showroom at 1282 Algoma Road. A large very impressive showroom displaying an impressive selection of bathtubs, showers, sinks, faucets, and more. With so many to choose from allow for a lot of time for your visit.
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