Headingley home has charm

Show home takes advantage of larger lot

One of the best things about building a home outside the city is that larger lots allow builders to build homes that couldn’t be built on smaller city lots. A prime example is Gino’s Homes’ new show home at 2 . . .

Posted: 2024-08-17

Big, bold and a bargain

Terra Commons condo project a suite deal

WHEN RE/MAX Professionals' Glen Harvey talks about his newest condominium project -- Terra Commons -- he can barely hide his excitement. "At 340 units in total, it's the largest condominium project in the city, " he said of the development, found . . .

Posted: 2011-09-17

RENOVATIONS: You'll a-door it

Appealing entranceways can perk up curb appeal

The curb appeal of a house can be enhanced by a single design element homeowners often overlook -- the entranceway door. As a one-of-a-kind furniture maker with 30 years of experience, I'm partial to wood doors; however, there are other choices, . . .

Posted: 2013-02-09

Affordable luxury

Crocus Meadows bungalow functional and fashionable

In life, it's rare to have expectations surpassed. Yet, that's what Gino's Homes has managed to do with its latest show home at 49 Angela Everts Dr. in Crocus Meadows, said Gino's sales representative for the home, RE/MAX Performance Realty's . . .

Posted: 2016-01-30

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