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House & Home
Nature inspires design at Waterscapes

March 18, 2010

Nature inspires design at Waterscapes at Waterview, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary.

Picking the best way to pay for your home renos

March 18, 2010

When considering how to finance home renovations, the first step should be to get some sound financial advice.

Recycle, reduce and restyle

March 18, 2010

Who says going green can’t be gorgeous?

Developing a greener green thumb

March 18, 2010

If you’re a gardener or planning on landscaping this spring, be prepared to take a nature-friendly approach -- if you haven’t done so already.

Flat screens go from nightmare to decor dream

March 18, 2010

To a movie buff, a flat screen television can be a beautiful thing, but to a decorator it can be their worst nightmare.

Elegant open-space concept makes for an inviting suite

March 11, 2010

Elegant simplicity is celebrated at Richmond Town Manors with an open-concept design that creates a social, inviting space.

A simple, small space survival guide

March 11, 2010

I’m not sure I know anyone who claims to have enough space in their home; people who live in big houses seem to have cramped closets and over-stuffed rooms, just like those of us in small town homes...

After a smelly winter, time to freshen up the home

March 11, 2010

After a long winter of living in tightly insulated spaces with closed windows, don’t you want to throw open the shutters to the fresh, bracing air?

Building, buying or renovating?

March 11, 2010

The idea of planning a new home or renovating your existing home is exciting.

How to survive small space condos and homes

March 11, 2010

I’m not sure I know anyone who claims to have enough space in their home; people who live in big houses seem to have cramped closets and over-stuffed rooms just like those of us in smaller town...

Light up your home decor with slick fixtures

March 04, 2010

The right light fixture can do wonders for a room, whether the space calls for ambient lighting, accenting or spotlighting a specific area.

Think composite when renovating your home

March 04, 2010

For homeowners, granite is a favourite for countertops, flooring, backsplashes and fireplace hearths.

Stay warm in style for winter's last gasp

March 04, 2010

Winter can be one of the best times of the year to enjoy your indoor decor. As the outside weather whips us with cold wind and splashes us with slush, our bedrooms are the perfect place to create a...

Take spring cleaning as a chance to 'detox' your home

March 04, 2010

As you contemplate spring cleaning this year, why not “detox” your home as well?

The complications of condo renovations

February 25, 2010

Working at the Destination Renovation Booth at the National Home Show last weekend, I was struck by how many people came by looking for a professional contractor to renovate their condominium.

Batten down the bathroom hatches

February 25, 2010

A bathroom is a place where dampness and wetness rule. Water often creeps out underneath or around a shower curtain, leaving a puddle on the floor.

Eurodale Dream Home steals the show

February 18, 2010

The National Home Show opens tomorrow and having had the privilege of a behind-the-scenes tour of this year’s Dream Home, I am certain that show-goers are going to be absolutely wowed.

Secrets to DIY chalet success

February 18, 2010

The notion of a ski chalet can be kind of silly for those of us who live in hill-challenged places, let alone anywhere remotely mountainous.

Upgrading the most personal room in the house

February 11, 2010

Typically hiding behind closed doors from those invited over for tea — the bedroom is the most personal space in the house.

Flaherty needs to update GST rebate, for harmony's sake

February 11, 2010

With the next federal budget less than a month away, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has a golden opportunity to enhance the GST new housing rebate structure to be consistent with Ontario and...


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