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'Almost therapeutic': COVID-19 pandemic has many people turning to their gardens
Is Now a Good Time to Start a Home Garden?
Home gardening, especially among millennials, is more popular than ever. Between 2008 and 2013, there was a 63% rise in millennial gardening. Now that most of the nation is staying home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, it could be the perfect time to start a home garden (as long as you don’t violate stay-at-home orders or social distancing practices to buy supplies). We spoke with some expert gardeners about how to get started.
GTA REALTORS® Release March 2020 Stats
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board President Michael Collins announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,012 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in March 2020 – up by 12.3 per cent compared to 7,132 sales reported in March 2019.
However, despite a strong increase in sales for March 2020 as a whole, there was a clear break in market activity between the pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 periods. For the purposes of this release, the start of the post-COVID-19 period was the week beginning Sunday, March 15.
http://www.trreb.ca/index.php/market-news/market-watch
MARKET WATCH REPORT AND MARKET WATCH BY THE NUMBERS
http://www.trreb.ca/hlfiles/pdf/MarketWatch_infographic_March2020.pdf
Toronto housing market ‘going to take a hit’ during COVID-19, but experts say it won’t last
Even as COVID-19 pushes Toronto-area home sales off a cliff, real estate experts say that while prices may stall as people stay home, they will pick up where they left off once the crisis passes.
No one disputes the virus’s unprecedented shock to the economy, but how long it lasts depends on how long the market is in lockdown, said Royal LePage CEO Phil Soper.
The top 10 neighbourhoods on the rise in Toronto
Home buyers shouldn't overlook these up and coming areas
Foods that fight inflammation
Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet you can fight off inflammation for good.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation
These Are the Essential Spices Every Kitchen Should Have
No idea where to start in the spice aisle? Here are the basic building blocks of any kitchen's spice rack.
No matter how or what you cook, spices are one of the most crucial elements of your pantry. They’re a quick way to add a lot of flavor to whatever you have on hand, from canned beans to roasted vegetables to chicken breast. But they’re also a vast category—what counts as a spice and what doesn’t could be an entire philosophical treatise. Does salt count? Sugar? Vanilla? It’s fair to be overwhelmed by what to buy, and how much, and where to buy it from.
50 things to do at home during the coronavirus pandemic
Make the most of your time at home with these ideas.
To help further prevent the spread of Covid-19, many are social distancing by staying close to home.
Black Press Media has put together 50 ideas to make the most of your time while self-isolating.
https://www.vicnews.com/trending-now/40-things-to-at-home-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/Coronavirus: Can't get grocery delivery? Here's what to do
Toronto's grocery pickup and delivery services have gone from mildly popular convenience to overloaded lifeline. Here's what to do if you can't get a slot.
With COVID-19 social distancing in full swing, Toronto's grocery delivery services have gone from moderately popular convenience to overloaded lifeline virtually overnight.
The services' boom in popularity has come as officials urge the public to stay out of public places as much as possible.
https://nowtoronto.com/food-and-drink/food/coronavirus-toronto-grocery-delivery/Fifteen Toronto restaurants offering fancy food for takeout and delivery
While it could be some time before Torontonians can again enjoy a meal in their favourite restaurant’s dining room, a number of businesses are offering takeout and delivery. And some—because they were never a takeout restaurant to begin with—are serving up food that’s neither fast nor casual. Whether it’s for a social-distancing special occasion or just because, here are some gussied-up options to enjoy at home. (And now that you can tack on a bottle of wine with your food order, it’s almost like having the full restaurant experience.)
https://torontolife.com/food/restaurants/fifteen-toronto-restaurants-offering-fancied-up-food-to-go/
How to Keep Your Home Clean During a Pandemic
How to kill the coronavirus in your home
Surfaces inside your home would only be compromised if someone with coronavirus has been in the house. But because symptoms can take so long to appear, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Dr. Thomas advised us to clean high-traffic areas: “This would include the bathroom, kitchen and frequent door handles and other surfaces the person would potentially contact. Think of your normal routine in the house and the surfaces you frequently touch and this will give you an idea where you need to disinfect.” If someone in your home does have COVID-19, or at this point any kind of cold, you’ll want to disinfect these surfaces a few times a day.
Should You Clean, Disinfect or Sanitize?
Whether you're a clean freak or could care less, the COVID-19 pandemic has most of us on edge. Thankfully there are several research-backed ways to prevent coronavirus in our homes. One of those ways is keeping our house clean—especially certain places that are prone to harboring germs.
It's important to know the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing.The CDC's resource,
Best video doorbell cameras:
Do you have concerns about what’s happening at your doorstep when you’re not home or while you’re sleeping? Video doorbell cameras can provide some peace of mind. We’re rounding up information on the five best video doorbells for your home, including details on what to consider when shopping for and comparing video doorbellsest video doorbell: Reviews and comparison
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