SOLUTIONS: Vinegar effective against mold and bacteria

QUESTION: Could you enlarge please on the antiseptic properties of vinegar? I am using it exclusively now and feel very good doing so, but I would like some info on just how effective it is. What I do suggest also is . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

Tasteful and terrific in Tuxedo

Sharp bungalow livable and loaded

One of the most important aspects of building an infill home in a prestigious community is that fits in seamlessly with all the other high-end homes in the area. Mission accomplished and then-some with 515 Kelvin Boulevard, says Glen Williams . . .

Posted: 2023-09-09

Warm and welcoming

Canterbury Crossing two-storey dwelling’s design focused on what families want

When designing a home that’s under 1, 700 square feet in size, it’s essential every sliver of space is put to good use. That judicious use of space must start immediately at the front door of the home because if . . .

Posted: 2025-04-12

Classy character

Unique split-level home offers flair and function

It’s something everyone has experienced at one time or another: making an unexpected, exhilarating discovery. In this case, the unexpected discovery is 60 Talbot Ave., a 1, 743 square-foot four-level split found on a countrified peninsula of land that runs . . .

Posted: 2016-07-16

Refined rustic

Bungalow seamlessly melds style, function

When a builder is given licence to build a luxury home on a huge, countrified lot, it can be difficult for them to contain their excitement. Little wonder. With all that space to work with — in this case, a 77-by-165-foot . . .

Posted: 2025-10-18

Panache & purpose

Updating North River Heights bungalow was a labour of love

A little over two years ago, a tired-looking bungalow occupied an oversized lot at 380 Campbell St. in North River Heights. Today, the home that sits on the beautifully-landscaped 50-by-120-foot lot bears little resemblance to its predecessor, which was built in . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

Renewed and resplendent

Major makeover breathes new life and luxury into Tuxedo classic

As striking as innovative home designs are, such dwellings can lose some of their grandeur over time as original style elements and finishing materials come to feel out of step with contemporary tastes. As such, homes of this type — . . .

Posted: 2025-04-05

Space and style in St. Francois Xavier

Luxurious bungalow large and loaded

When it comes to a home’s appeal, first impressions matter. Should a prospective buyer walk inside and immediately be captivated by what they see, they will be prompted to walk deeper into a home to see what else it has . . .

Posted: 2024-02-17

Big country space, wisely used

It’s a double-edged sword to have an abundance of space for designing a new home. Square footage is good, wise use of that square footage is imperative. If all that space isn’t used wisely, the home stands to become an also-ran . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Luxury and location in Bridgwater Trails

Walk-out bungalow offers loads of room -- and a view

There are certain attributes that are common in luxury homes. First on that list is often location, which can really set the tone for the rest of the home. Next comes the home’s layout. Not only must it provide effortless flow, but . . .

Posted: 2021-07-10