Crown of Crow Wing

Space, style and function in Niverville

Once upon a time, a community of luxurious homes was to be built around a prestigious, unique golf course in Niverville. Well, as it turned out, the golf course -- the Links at Crow Wing -- stalled, but the community (Crow . . .

Posted: 2012-04-21

An empty nester is on the wing

Rob Lowe's estate on market for US$47 million

LOS ANGELES — Actor Rob Lowe and wife Sheryl, a jewelry designer, are preparing for the next chapter in their empty-nest lives. The couple, whose two sons both left for college in recent years, have listed their estate in Montecito, . . .

Posted: 2018-07-07

Joy in a Labour Day maple

I’m no stranger to planting trees. And anyone who knows me well recognizes my love of the process. On my property, over 3, 000 trees have been planted throughout the years, a good chunk of which have recently begun . . .

Posted: 2024-09-14

Finding adequate maple syrup substitutes

Question: I would like to bake some carrot cake breakfast cookies and the recipe calls for a half-cup of maple syrup. My husband has diabetes and cannot have maple syrup, so I was wondering what I can use as a . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Clean maple cabinets with mild soap, water

QUESTION: What can I use to clean my kitchen cabinet doors without damaging the finish? I have maple-finished cabinets from Kitchen Craft. I stir-fry often and I don't know what to use to clean the grease off the cabinet . . .

Posted: 2011-01-29

Shelf help for this kitchen reno

Maple veneer shelving spruces up pantry

Another “while you’re here” moment occurred recently at a current kitchen expansion and renovation project. The design involved the removal of a wall that partitioned the old kitchen space from the existing dining room. Without the wall, the kitchen . . .

Posted: 2024-07-06

Red, white and you

Channel Maple Leaf belief through your garden and planter choices this summer

Lois Wales has an idea for how she can express her Canadian pride with plants this year. It’s an idea that has rapidly gained momentum and now everyone she talks to in her Red River North community wants to . . .

Posted: 2025-04-05

Go small(er) or go home

KDR shows versatility by moving away from big stuff

Coming into the Spring Parade of Homes, KDR Design Builders' Diego Vassallo felt he and his design team had something to prove. "For one reason or another, we've kind of become known for building big, luxurious homes, " he says. "As . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

Handsome hideaway

Country privacy without the long commute

Every homeowner has surely dreamed at one time or another of living in a home that is private, yet close to a wide range of amenities. That dream can be difficult to attain. If you have kids enrolled in sports . . .

Posted: 2015-07-11

Let there be light

'Modern family' bungalow's unique layout really brings in the sun

When it comes to designing a home expressly for the purpose of family living, sometimes the best thing is to start anew. That's exactly what the design team at Ventura Custom Homes did with its show home at 5 Orchard Gate . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24