Designer digs

Bridgwater Trails two-storey a massive masterpiece

It goes without saying that conceiving the plan of a brand new home design is a painstaking process. In the case of 440 Cherrywood Rd. — Signature Homes’ newest show home in Bridgwater Trails — the mission of the company’s design . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Sharp and sophisticated

South Pointe stunner the quintessential luxury home

While we’re all different, most of us would likely think along much the same lines when it comes to describing what we’d want in a luxury home. Ideally, such a home would be a spacious refuge that’s been customized to meet . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Culinary cosmetology

A kitchen facelift with stunning results is possible

Often the broad use of the term "facelift" is misleading in the world of renovations. Although quite literally used to describe enhancing what already exists, a simple nip and tuck is rarely enough for most remodels. However, at a recent . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

Sealing and improving ventilation in attic worth the effort

Question: I am in an old 1950s house in the forest of New Brunswick and it is -19C outside. The thermometer in the attic registers -13C. That isn't too bad of a difference, considering how cold it is out? The thing . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

Spicy tips

Question: How long do spices stay fresh? Also, how do I know when to replace them? When buying them at Bulk Barn what are the best containers to store them in, plastic or glass? With thanks, Connie Answer: Whole spices last about four . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

This cold house

Back then winter on the prairies was all about staying warm

Today I’m sitting here in my nice warm house thinking back to when my dad was a little kid growing up on the farm, in the house my Grandpa Mustard built in the late 1800s — and I’m wondering how . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

Chocolates are nice but how about a pergola?

This Valentine's Day, chase away your housebound blues with plans for a romantic backyard escape

Chocolates are nice on Valentine’s Day and a bouquet of fresh cut flowers is always appreciated. But at a time when seemingly endless social distancing restrictions amidst freezing temperatures may be throwing a wet blanket on romance and causing couples . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

Designed with purpose

Tidy two-storey makes excellent use of space

When builders design a home the interior size definitely matters. For example, when a two-storey home's square footage is, say, 1, 800 square-feet, a lighter, more modern colour palette is often utilized to give its main living area a greater sense . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

Fresh start

Solid Southdale split-level perfect for young family

Young families with a modest budget don't have it easy when they're looking for a starter home. In short, they're looking for an affordable home that won't require too much TLC upon taking possession. And here's the kicker: it has to come . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

Ring in spring early this year

I am thankful to be able to find solace from the outisde wintery mess indoors, where spring has officially sprung. It is so wonderful to be able to escape into a space that invokes sunny thoughts into my day. It . . .

Posted: 2021-02-08