Wendy Helfenbaum

If you’re buying or selling a commercial building, you will most likely come across or require a commercial real estate appraisal. Here's what you need to know.

Having a main-floor powder room is a major bonus—it’s convenient for both homeowners and their guests. The downside? Most half-baths are small, with barely enough room for a toilet and a sink. However, this tiny space offers a great opportunity to unleash some bold design choices, colours, and textures! Here are some tricks of the trade to add style and function into your powder room.

With the global state of travel still in flux, many homeowners are choosing to spend their summer vacation dollars closer to home. As in, right outside their sliding patio doors.
Investing in your backyard is a great way to boost your property value while providing additional areas to gather safely for al fresco meals, refreshing swims or afternoons spent curled up with a good book. We asked two contractors to weigh in on the season’s hottest outdoor projects.

In 2011, employees at the GAF Chester plant in Rock Hill, South Carolina had an idea to reduce waste being generated by the manufacturing facility. The initial idea has grown into a model of collaboration and innovation: reusing cardboard mat cores.

Even the tiniest half-bath can pack a big punch. Since they’re very much in demand with buyers who don’t want to send their guests upstairs to the main bathroom (and with young families who need a restroom on every floor), having a half-bathroom can help seal the deal when selling your home. Here's how to put some pow into your powder room.

With its many picturesque lakes and the mighty 1,100-kilometre St. Lawrence River, Québec offers countless water-based options for visitors looking to go boating, canoeing, fishing and whale-watching. Many of these activities are available through the summer and into the fall months, so no matter where you’re travelling across the region, there are water adventures for everyone.

With more than 1.6 million square kilometres of beautiful landscape, there's more to see in Québec, and plenty of ways to appreciate the outdoors, especially in the summer and autumn months.

Finding the right landscaping company for your needs requires some homework, so here are some things to consider.

Los Angeles-based fitness instructor Maria Leguizamon grew up in Colombia and moved to Miami when she was 18. Her mother, Martha, always took great pride in keeping a clean, organized home for her close-knit family. Here’s what Maria, now a mom of three active boys under eight, learned from Martha about how to keep things fresh and tidy.

Beyond adding square footage, floor-to-ceiling windows, and custom cabinetry, luxury developers in Vancouver are going one step further these days, seeking to lure buyers with resort-like amenities. Here are seven condominium developments whose over-the-top, unique perks are setting them apart in a competitive market.

Filmmaker Jorge Thielen Armand, BA 12, recently became part of an exclusive international group: he was named a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow in the Film/Video category in April. The fellowships — which include a financial grant to fund a future project — are awarded to artists, writers, scholars and scientists who demonstrate exceptional creative ability.

Home to the finest vineyards in the world, Bourgogne is famous for its wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and it is often associated with the most expensive wines. But you can find high-quality, affordable Bourgogne wines if you know what to look for.

With three active sons under age eight, Los Angeles-based fitness instructor Maria Leguizamon faces mountains of laundry, dishes, sports gear, and toys every day. Here’s how this super-busy mom juggles parenting, work, and home life.

With hurricane season upon us, a backup generator for your home can provide peace of mind, but only if it's used safely. Here's what you need to know about buying and running a generator.

Québec’s rich history, celebratory culture and gourmet food and beverage scene are unique in Canada, offering a wealth of locally-grown delights that will appeal to foodies and families looking for culinary adventures, beautiful landscapes and a wealth of outdoor activities.