fine living

March 10, 2023

Beautifully designed and built the u of T unveils new laneway infill housing project.

Three families have been given the keys to three brand new homes on the University of Toronto’s St. George campus – two of which can be […]
October 5, 2022

Wood is Good, Heat is Neat.

I found this really good article online and thought I would share with our readers. It was published and written by CaraGreen Heathy Building Materials.  Education should […]
June 29, 2022

Innovative bamboo decking and siding products now offered by CFP Woods 

May 12, 2022

Charred wood is inherently linked in Japanese culture and to the aesthetics of Wabi-Sabi.

Historically charred wood has been associated to Japanese culture and to the concept of Wabi-sabi. “The thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature”. It […]
February 4, 2022

What’s my expected costs to build a wooden deck in Toronto area 2022?

January 7, 2022

What to look for in your wood siding for optimal winter performance.

May 4, 2021

Alternative Sources During Shortages and Rising Costs of Building Materials.

The lumber industry is in full spring swing, but with the prices of lumber rising two fold, the construction season may hit a major snag. Current […]
September 30, 2020

Trusting the reliability of online information.

Trusting online information as to whether it’s reliable can sometimes seem overwhelming. Social media and other online platforms have gotten better at demanding the information posted […]
December 3, 2018

What to consider when choosing wood over other siding options.

Wood siding has been a favorite for specification by Architects for many years. You could say that it’s the grandpa of architecture. Mainly installed with a […]