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Condo Smarts: Foreshore lease can come with liabilities, limitations

Condo Smarts: Foreshore lease can come with liabilities, limitations

It is critical strata communities understand the terms of the lease
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What to plant now for a fall or winter garden

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What to plant now for a fall or winter garden

Spaces do open as garlic is harvested and spring-sown peas and leafy greens have finished producing. Here's what to plant in their place.
The ultimate home inspection checklist

The ultimate home inspection checklist

Don't be afraid to ask clarifying questions after your inspection. Ultimately, it's your job to determine how much the findings matter.
Condo Smarts: Formula for strata fees can vary

Condo Smarts: Formula for strata fees can vary

In our townhouse complex, everything is based on an equal share — regardless of unit size — and prospective buyers aren't told the formula. How is this fair?
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Summer brings ever-changing fragrances

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Summer brings ever-changing fragrances

It’s a lovely time to pause and absorb the loveliness of individual plants
Helen Chesnut: Rampant clematis can be replaced with other varieties

Helen Chesnut: Rampant clematis can be replaced with other varieties

We have a Clematis armandii that has gone out of control. Can you recommend a replacement vine that would be easy to maintain?
Condo Smarts: Strata can enter unit for repairs with proper notice

Condo Smarts: Strata can enter unit for repairs with proper notice

If you cannot gain access, speak to your lawyers as it may require a court order to resolve the issue
Helen Chesnut: Moisture, warming temperature bring boom in growth

Helen Chesnut: Moisture, warming temperature bring boom in growth

What a welcome change from last year, when berries baked and shrivelled in the hot early summer sun.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: No need to prune small-growing patio tomatoes

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: No need to prune small-growing patio tomatoes

Small-growing patio tomato plants do well without pruning. It’s fine to leave them to grow as bushes.
Condo Smarts: Lighting upgrades can reduce electrical demand

Condo Smarts: Lighting upgrades can reduce electrical demand

A conversion to LED throughout the building has substantial benefits and a short cost recovery