Bringing luxury and function together

Bridgwater Trails show home emphasizes virtues of 'less is more' design philosophy

Wow factor. It’s something every home entered in the 2019 Fall Parade of Homes possesses to one degree or another. And while builders want to impress would-be new homebuyers with stunning, fashion-forward show homes, they must be careful not to go overboard . . .

Posted: 2019-09-14

Truly livable condo

And its location is hard to beat

There aren't many instances where a condominium can be compared favourably to a single family home.That's because so many condominiums -- whether they be townhome or apartment-style units -- don't have either the square footage, number of bedrooms or finishes . . .

Posted: 2012-12-29

A condo that hits home

Townhouse boasts space, a basement and low condo fees

Many people looking for a new home dismiss condominiums for one of three reasons.First, apartment-style condominiums -- especially if you have a growing family -- don't have enough space. Second, a high percentage of townhome units don't have basements. And . . .

Posted: 2013-08-17

Better than a starter

West End home full of upgrades

If you're a young couple looking for a starter home -- and have a budget of less than $200, 000 -- finding a good first home can be a challenge.A young couple's search might centre around older areas, such as . . .

Posted: 2012-07-01

Finding the middle ground

Charleswood two-storey is a livable looker

Designing a show home is no easy task. On the one hand, a builder’s goal is simple: to draw in prospective buyers by wowing them with luxurious features such as exotic cabinetry, eye-catching countertops and fabulous flooring. On the other hand . . .

Posted: 2018-06-09

Comfort meets class in Highland Pointe

Spacious two-storey shines in Spring Parade of Homes

Building a spacious two-storey home on a lot that’s sub-40-feet in width is a stern challenge. Yet, Discovery Homes resoundingly answered that challenge with the Fairview C, its stunning 2024 Spring Parade of Homes entry at 14 Thrush St. in . . .

Posted: 2024-03-09

Contemporary design in a compact space

Fortune Homes model packs big punch, cutting-edge features

It's something home builders do on a regular basis: when confronted with a challenge, they get creative.Which is exactly what Fortune Homes owner George Kwan did when time came to build a brand-new home on a compact 25-foot-by-100-foot infill lot . . .

Posted: 2015-05-23

Perfection personified in Charleswood

Dream home absolutely loaded from top to bottom

For just a moment, think about how you’d go about designing and building your dream home. First, you’d want a huge, private lot surrounded by mature trees to build the supersized structure on. Next, you’d equip it with every amenity under . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

Riverside gem

Huge, treed lot complements spacious, custom-built Charleswood bungalow

Admit it or not, everyone daydreams about what their perfect home would look, feel and live like. In most instances, the mind’s eye conjures images of a grand home situated on an immense lot, the immaculately groomed greenspace simultaneously setting . . .

Posted: 2025-04-26

Coconut oil is a household superstar

Question: On impulse I purchased a huge jar of coconut oil. I used it in my ginger cookie recipe and it was very difficult to mix with the dry ingredients. The cookies turned out well. Are there any hints to . . .

Posted: 2016-03-26