Character and class

Remodelled Tuxedo two-storey delivers the total package

As the saying goes, you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Or, in this case, a home by its exterior. Case in point is the stately home on a huge lot at 205 Handsart Blvd. in north Tuxedo. Take . . .

Posted: 2021-04-10

SOLUTIONS: Very bad hair day: Can't wash out tree pitch

QUESTION: I hope you can help me with a sticky problem. My hair got dripped on by a big old fir tree and now it is standing straight up at the back. The pitch just won't wash out with shampoo. . . .

Posted: 2009-07-19

Poorly installed windows could cause rot

Time to tap home warranty program

Question — I hope you could help me figuring out if anything has gone wrong with my window installation. It's a new house construction, and the builder installed the PVC window into the rough opening of the wall without putting in . . .

Posted: 2009-03-07

Gutted to perfection

Century-old Bannerman Avenue home gets a complete makeover

A renovation is a gift that keeps on giving. Not only does your own house benefit from the makeover, but your neighbours will appreciate the fact you have raised the value of their homes by rejuvenating your property. But read . . .

Posted: 2013-12-21

No renos required

Turnkey starter home a rare find

We all know the old saying: you get what you pay for.Nowhere does that adage ring more true than with starter homes. These days, starter homes start at about $250, 000 -- and many homes at that price point may . . .

Posted: 2015-04-25

French doors open up brand new world

Replacing odd-sized doors can present challenges

For those who don’t necessarily aspire to have sliding patio doors as a gateway to the deck, French doors may be the way to go. Although some exterior French door units offer a faux side (one side opens, and the other . . .

Posted: 2018-12-01

Use cottage with care in winter months

Question: We have a post-on-pad summer cottage in Whytewold, not skirted. The water system was drained the first week in October. We have plastic sheeting over most of the windows, the thin film that you shrink with a blow dryer. . . .

Posted: 2017-03-04

SOLUTIONS: Forget about foil for crispy baked spuds

QUESTION: I enjoy eating baked potatoes but they always end up with a soggy peel instead of crispy. I wrap them in foil but the peel is always soft. What can I do to ensure a crisp outside and a . . .

Posted: 2013-03-23

Can't curb the appeal

Home is much more than first meets the eye

We've all done it at one point -- walked up to the front entrance of the home of a friend or family member and thought, 'Not much in the way of curb appeal there.' Then -- with thoughts of the home's . . .

Posted: 2013-02-16

Home work

Tailor your office to fit your needs and living space

NEW YORK -- Working from home never looked so stylish or productive. Gone are the days of cheap plywood desks and pleather chairs with wheels. Home offices now incorporate a house's style and seamlessly transform from workspace to TV room, guest . . .

Posted: 2008-08-17