Hiring the right builder is critical

Building a new home is one of the largest investments a family will makes in its lifetime. Needless to say, doing your due diligence when selecting the right builder is critically important when a family is making this type of . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Ahead of its time: still modern after 48 years

Every now and then, you encounter a home that features a design that was way ahead of its time. A 2, 732-square-foot walkout bungalow situated on a huge riverfront lot at 6383 Southboine Dr. in Charleswood is one of those homes, . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Don't blow the budget, blow minds

A home is more than an address. It’s where meals and memories are made. Whether yours is a space for spreading out homework or rolling out dough, our abode is where many of us, when not at work, spend the . . .

Posted: 2019-11-15

Decorate your home with items you find interesting

How to discover the right style for your space

When it comes to creating and personalizing a space, choosing a decor style is the all-important first step. With so many styles to choose from, though, the prospect of deciding on one can be overwhelming — one that’s often pushed aside . . .

Posted: 2019-11-09

Old photographs are worth keeping

Family pictures and movies a window to the past

I bow before you today to ask a small favour. Please don’t throw out your family photographs or old films. Not long ago, I was speaking to someone who had a stack of decades-old family photographs, and he threw them out. "Why . . .

Posted: 2019-11-09

Humidity likely the cause of mildew on window seals

Question: Year after year, mildew develops along the caulking/sealant around my windows. In past years, my husband has regularly used bleach and elbow grease to clean it. We don’t mind the normal amount of work a house takes, but this . . .

Posted: 2019-11-09

Chimney removal must include thorough roof repair

QUESTION: We live in a condo built in the late 1980s and it has a zero-clearance fireplace. The fireplace is a metal box with the chimney going through the roof around three to four feet. The chimney was starting to . . .

Posted: 2019-11-09

Grow your own fruits and veggies

Some of the best performers and favourites for 2019

This year, my garden produced the best tasting celery I’ve ever bitten into. Typically, fresh celery isn’t something I like to snack on — either it’s too stringy or has a bitter flavour. Homegrown celery has forever changed my perception. Earlier . . .

Posted: 2019-11-09

Perfected privacy provided with right design

Lattice panels create outdoor room on spacious deck

The implementation of a privacy wall on a deck can provide sought-after privacy from neighbours or a divider from a public thoroughfare. It is not, however, common to use a privacy wall to surround the entire perimeter of a deck . . .

Posted: 2019-11-09

It's all in the finishes

Combination of style and practicality give the Jocelyn the best of both worlds

It’s not often flooring jumps out at you immediately upon walking into a show home. Yet, that’s exactly what happens the moment you step into the generous foyer at 355 Willow Creek Rd. and see the gorgeous grey/black porcelain tile flowing . . .

Posted: 2019-11-09