Quartz an easy choice for countertops

Hard, man-made surface becoming the standard

Whether remodelling a kitchen, or giving the master bathroom a facelift, a new countertop can revitalize the overall look and feel of the room, quickly becoming the focal point of a completed facelift. In recent years, quartz may well be the . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19

SOLUTIONS: Trash microwave oven over safety concerns

QUESTION: I am hoping you might have a solution for getting rid of a burnt popcorn smell in a microwave oven. I have tried lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda, and even microwaving meat with a barbeque sauce on it, hoping . . .

Posted: 2014-05-24

Taliesin showcases 'organic' architecture

Thousands visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Wisconsin home

SPRING GREEN, Wis. -- Thousands come each year to the Wisconsin River valley where Frank Lloyd Wright built his home and tested his ideas about building in harmony with nature. Nestled on a hillside overlooking the river, Wright's Taliesin has the . . .

Posted: 2008-09-08

Smart eco-choices start at ground level

Consumers stepping up their interest in greening their flooring

AN article on flooring is likely the last place you'd expect to find a moral. But this one has, and, as with any good tale, it's at the end. No peeking This story started at my kitchen table, over a cup of . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

Peaceful, easy feeling

Charleswood two-storey features a relaxing design

At the end of a long day, families want to come home to a residence that exudes a peaceful, easy feeling. As might be expected, they also desire a home that offers a seamless blend of space, style and utility. While designing . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02

Bachelorette back to first love

Perky Albertan focusing on Extreme Makeovers, for now

IN 2009, Vancouverite Jillian Harris won the hearts of North American TV audiences as the first Canadian to star on ABC's reality show The Bachelorette. Now she has returned to her first love: interior design. The perky 31-year-old remains unmarried (she . . .

Posted: 2011-05-14

All that and more in South St. Vital

Sprawling bungalow a move-in ready retreat

At one time or another we’ve all thought about what we’d do if we had the budget to build our dream home. In a high percentage of cases, people would elect to build in a spot that’s beautiful and secluded — . . .

Posted: 2020-04-04

Condos of calm

Peace and privacy rule at Royalwood Estates

If you're looking for a condominium and privacy is as much a priority as value, then Royalwood Estates Condominiums should be on your buying radar. Tucked away in a secluded south section of Royalwood at 20-1290 Warde Ave., the townhome condominium . . .

Posted: 2014-03-08

Straight and solid in Crescentwood

Stunning infill home better than new

Infill homes can sometimes be uninspired dwellings simply erected to replace an old, tired home. That’s definitely not the case with the home at 954 Weatherdon Ave. in Crescentwood — built in 2015 — says Chris Pennycook of Royal LePage Dynamic . . .

Posted: 2021-08-07

Big, bright bungalow

Raised design soars with flair and function

When you think of a raised bungalow you tend to visualize a home with everything on one level — plus a big, bright basement with high ceiling and huge windows that let in tons of natural light. The designers at Paradigm . . .

Posted: 2020-10-03