Building their own Xanadu

Industrious couple design a dream home in old Tuxedo

(Part One of a series about a top-to-bottom house renovation on Wellington Crescent.)   We all have dreams and the ability to make them come true. But to make a vision manifest requires a time commitment that modern-day life doesn't afford many . . .

Posted: 2013-08-03

Portable turntable, headphones and earbuds will have you rocking pretty

Portable record player, headphones and earbuds will have you rocking pretty

When you see the unopened Crosley Nomad portable turntable, you could easily think like I did that it’s a throwback briefcase, like my dad used to carry to work. But once it’s opened, you’ll see there’s a good reason to take . . .

Posted: 2018-01-06

SOLUTIONS: Foil pesky onion maggots with carrots' help

QUESTION: Every year I wait for gardening season and plan out exactly where and what I will plant. I love to garden, but year after year I tackle the same problem; onion maggots. Do you have any advice of how . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Fall Color - A Call to Garden

October, the month where there’s a change. Kids are just back to school, lawns are again a lush green, as temperatures have begun to cool giving a fresh crispness to the air. There is a new energy, there is a . . .

Posted: 2016-10-04

Counter arguments

Pros, cons of materials, from granite to laminates

If you're remodelling or designing a kitchen from scratch, you can be sure counters will eat up a healthy chunk of your budget. There are many options, with varying price points, in the marketplace. Some are shiny, heavy and pricey, including . . .

Posted: 2010-04-17

Mid-summer tweaking and optimizing

Fill in the blanks and add some pizzazz

As the midpoint of summer draws near, gardeners spend more time contemplating the garden. Many plants are in peak bloom and garden spaces are filled with ever-changing colour and luxurious texture. Creating the look you want for your garden takes . . .

Posted: 2023-07-22

Respecting home's heritage by rejecting clichés

It is rare and refreshing to view a renovation that does not conform to the open-area concept that has become a modern cliché.Homes renovated in the first decades of the 21st century will be known for their conspicuous lack of . . .

Posted: 2015-04-18

Made in the shade

Architectural ferns will transform your shade garden

In shady garden areas, ferns can be highly architectural when their lacy textures are displayed in a lush mix of unique varieties in shades of green and silver-grey. Pair the elegant foliage of ferny plants with a gorgeous selection . . .

Posted: 2024-02-24

Deck space vs. the view

Define priorities before you design and build a deck

Undertaking a deck project can often rival a kitchen or bathroom remodel in both time and expense. As such, it is imperative to have a clear vision of the desired results well before the build gets underway. Once the basic . . .

Posted: 2026-08-01

House brings heritage style into 21st century

HSC Lottery dream home will be open to the public this weekend

This year’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Millionaire Lottery dream home — offering luxury living in Crescentwood — is now fully finished and furnished, and open to the public for viewing. This Harvard Avenue gem is in the heart of a . . .

Posted: 2016-10-08