Devices promise to make projects more accurate

It's about doing good work in less time

Sometimes when tools get sophisticated, they make it easier to succeed. That's the case with a growing group of electronic devices that promise to make your building projects measurably more accurate. Self-levelling lasers are a good place to start. These portable . . .

Posted: 2008-09-14

Say goodbye to basement mould

Seco Air's systems keep it away from your house

Whether you're living in an older or new home, the two dwellings are similar in two senses. First, no matter whether a home is new or old, its basement walls and floor can be hosts to mould. Second, as more than . . .

Posted: 2011-08-13

Battle of the bathroom

Some common sense in the loo can help you start your day off right

This one is for the couples out there who share one small bathroom with their partner and are finding it to be a bone of contention. By couples I mean everything from a husband and wife to roommates to parent . . .

Posted: 2008-09-28

Energy-efficient home will save you cash

Winter is a great time to look at what can be done inside our homes to make our indoor environments healthier for us and the planet. There are both simple and more complicated steps that can be taken to improve energy . . .

Posted: 2011-02-19

CONNIE OLIVER: Get inspired and think outside the paint can

I wanted to feature this particular dining-room photograph today because of its unconventional design. Dana Tomic Hughes, the designer who created this avant-garde space for Dulux Paints, has piqued my interest. You're probably asking yourself if this room is actually finished, . . .

Posted: 2012-02-25

Get your garage in gear

Storage solutions abound in a hardware store near you

A garage can be the ultimate multipurpose room -- the place where you have your workshop, where recycling bins are kept, where garden equipment and supplies are stored, sports equipment is organized and, not least, where your car and perhaps . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

Blown-in insulation effective and safe

Question: I have an inquiry regarding spray foam insulation. I am having renovators create a new bedroom in the attic above our existing double attached garage. The renovation professionals and the engineers all recommend spray foam insulation as the material of . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Urban OASIS

Tranquility awaits in the middle of the city

It’s an opportunity for young families and empty nesters that seldom presents itself. A comprehensively upgraded home in a mature, walkable neighbourhood 10 minutes from downtown and a host of amenities. Not to mention a warm, welcoming home that backs . . .

Posted: 2016-07-09

Soaring views from bodacious balconies

Headingley home in progress a towering castle

This isn’t a home, it’s a castle. The first thing that caught my eye about this magnificent home being built by Pattyn Ventures in Taylor Farm in Headingley, is that it features both main floor and second floor balconies. Combine that . . .

Posted: 2020-05-09

Lettuce not forget to thin out seedlings

A new gardener, who is trying her hand at vegetable gardening, planted seeds of lettuce, carrot and radish. Now that they're all sprouting, she's not sure how many to leave growing and how many to thin out. In fact, she and . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06