Buying New v.s. Renovation Costs

The economy isn’t wonderful, but your living space is threatening explosion, little say your temper because you’re falling over your kids’ toys, or your kids are threatening revolt because there’s nowhere they can retreat with friends. Worse, you’re expecting an addition to your numbers, or need that extra bathroom to solve morning revolts. So you start scouting out homes with that extra bedroom and bathroom, upgrading from three bedrooms to four, and two baths instead…

The Other Side of Five Rivers

You’ve read all about my writing and publishing adventures here on the blog, but you don’t often read about the other half of Five Rivers, the glass and mirror division of our wee business. Gary, my husband and best friend of 35 years, has been a glazier most of his adult life. His favourite line is: I don’t do windows. What Gary does do is some of the finest, fussiest glass and mirror architectural applications…

Custom Glass Shower & Tub Enclosures

Did you know Gary has 27 years of experience in the glass industry, delivering skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail? He’s one of Ontario’s premiere installers of custom glass shower and tub enclosures, having provided his expertise and services to the luxury condominiums and lofts of Toronto’s Lakeshore and grand homes of Forest Hill, and to the weekend estates of Muskoka’s cottage country, working for designers, contractors and individuals.Whether you require a simple-fit standard shower…