Global art project taking off in Canada

Metalbird creator Phil Walters brings whimsical art and conservation to the garden

Metalbird has landed in Canada. Offering uniquely designed native birds crafted as life-sized metal silhouettes, Metalbird was started in 2009 by Phil Walters in his New Zealand backyard. Today Metalbird has manufacturing plants in several countries around the world — . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

So many clocks, so little time

Every second counts in Mustard's ticking collection

I seem to have a problem. Oh, you’d noticed! A few actually. One of them at the moment, however, is the number of clocks I have in my house. I think they may even be breeding. It’s been a slow motion invasion, . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

Hardware cloth a good way to keep rodents at bay

Question: What type of screening would you recommend for a screened porch, with no glass, to keep out squirrels? This is for a cottage at the lake where the squirrels chewed a hole in the metal screen and then proceeded . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

Deck brings a TIER (or two) to your eyes

Splendid split-level design complex and challenging

A multi-tiered deck is often by design, with a homeowner simply wanting the deck sectioned into several different functional levels. For a split-level home with exterior access at each level, however, a two-tiered deck is imperative if the deck stretches across . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

Choosing the right builder is a critical step

Building a new home is likely the largest investment a person will make in their lifetime and it can be an intimidating process. Many potential new home buyers have imagined building their dream home but instead decide to buy an . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

Farmhouse feel abounds in Headingley

Well-designed bungalow ready to go in Taylor Farm

You’d think that if you were building a new home in the country, it would be designed to fit in with its rustic surroundings. That wasn’t the case when Sterling Homes sales representative Reinhart Wittmaier ventured out to take a look . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

THE TOTAL PACKAGE

Charleswood charmer loaded from top to bottom

Few city neighbourhoods possess the rural charm of Charleswood. That said, many homes that line the streets between Roblin Boulevard and Wilkes Avenue tend to share one characteristic: they’re dated. Consequently, as much as a family might want to put down roots . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12

Pet-friendly designs to make your house a home

Animal lovers know your pet is truly your family. One way to integrate the furry companion into your life is to make your home seamlessly incorporate their needs. From easy-to-clean sofas to wash stations, the steps you take to create your perfect . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05

Put some heat beneath your feet

Heated flooring a great feature all year round

Homeowners can easily conclude that heated flooring will keep your feet warm on otherwise cold tiles, but they may not realize it can also accelerate evaporation and increase the overall temperature in a room. There are also a few other must-have . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05

Plant trees, please

Strategies for achieving your growing goals

Shopping for trees and the planting and maintenance of trees involves careful planning. Strategies are needed to ensure that young trees have healthy, decades-long lives. When Marion Lewis and Earl Stafford went to Lacoste Garden Centre in April to purchase several . . .

Posted: 2021-06-05