Condo Scene: Turning your bedroom into a relaxing haven
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN MARCH 20, 2014 OTTAWA — Whether or not you have a large master bedroom, there are things you can do to make it comfortable, serene and sleep inducing. As condo buildings are most often...
Brigil makes its mark on both sides of the river
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN MARCH 6, 2014 OTTAWA — Brigil Construction’s recent revival of a central condo site dormant since last summer prompts me to turn the spotlight on this well-established builder, who h...
Condo Scene: A tale of two cities
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN February 20, 2014 OTTAWA — Richcraft Homes’ latest condo project, The Bowery, is touted as “condominium living with a distinctly New York vibe.” That got me thinking about what d...
Condo Scene: Contain your condo — a decluttering how-to
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN February 6, 2014 OTTAWA — Everything you bring through the door has the potential to become clutter. If you have recently downsized, you may still be used to hiding the mess in another...
Condo Scene: All the Singhal ladies
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN January 23, 2014 An interview with Richcraft’s second generation of the Singhal family OTTAWA — The latest in my series of interviews with prominent local developers turns to Richcraft Ho...
Condo Scene: Making use of a part-time condo
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN January 9, 2014 OTTAWA — While condo units are often used as primary homes, they can also be investments or vacation spots. Let’s take a look at uses for the extra condo, by which I ...
Condo Scene: Perfect gifts for the condo owner
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN December 12, 2013 OTTAWA — Let’s face it … despite the Christmas cheer and the joy of the season, holiday gift giving can be a little stressful. First you have to think of the perf...
Condo Scene: How to host the holidays in a condo?
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN November 28, 2013 OTTAWA — It’s beginning to look a lot like that time of year. As the twinkle lights are tacked up, the thermometer drops and the snow starts to appear, it’s time ...