Garage adds usable space to home

Plenty of options to transform car cave into social, hobby spot

What if your home had a spare room you’d never noticed before? Your garage, even if it has one or more cars in it, can pull double-duty as a gym, a crafting room and even a place to socialize. Designers and . . .

Posted: 2019-05-11

Filling a void only a temporary solution for seepage

Question: We have lived in our 1986 two-storey home for six years. The concrete driveway extends the length of the south side of the house. There is a stuccoed chimney, as well as an air conditioning unit on that side . . .

Posted: 2019-05-11

Spectacular functionality

Well-designed home delivers style and comfort

Designing a fashionable yet functional great room isn’t as easy as it might seem. While the overall idea is to design a spacious, striking area which hits the sweet spot between style and function, you don’t want to go overboard. Take . . .

Posted: 2019-05-11

Peace of mind on the waterfront

Bungalow makes you feel like you're at the cottage rather than in the city

About 40 years ago, a select collection of homes was built along a man-made lake in Waverley Heights. Lakeshore Road, with the lake and a pristine collection of pine, birch and oak trees, is nestled between Markham Road and Chancellor Drive . . .

Posted: 2019-05-11

Three hospitals team up for fourth lottery fundraiser

At this year’s tri-hospital dream lottery launch on may 1st, TSN broadcaster Sara Orlesky spoke to media guests from a stunning KDR show home, which just happens to be one of the prizes up for grabs. 2019 marks the fourth anniversary . . .

Posted: 2019-05-10

Getting your items in order can help clear your mind

Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin has found that keeping an orderly and well organized home helps us feel more in control of our lives. Her books include The Happiness Project and Happier at Home as well as her latest, Outer Order . . .

Posted: 2019-05-04

Spring tips to make your home safer

For many of us, our spring cleaning rituals are well underway. And although clearing away the clutter, shaking dust from rugs, wiping down woodwork and dusting off outdoor furniture can bring much satisfaction, there are other tasks you should be . . .

Posted: 2019-05-04

Removing old material improves roofing install

QUESTION: The roof membrane on my home is old and worn. I am wondering if I can put new membrane on top of the old roof membrane, or if I should remove the old membrane before installing a new one. Your . . .

Posted: 2019-05-04

You can't take it with you, so give it away

Citywide event may be the solution to your crowded house

You there with all that stuff cluttering your place. Yes, that includes me. Salvation is at hand. Giveaway Weekend is coming up May 11 and 12, our opportunity to divest ourselves of things that we no longer want or need, but . . .

Posted: 2019-05-04

Expert shares spring-menu offerings

Descriptions of plant varieties from around the world will leave you drooling

Local greenhouses are seeing a steady stream of plant hunters this spring. All of us are eager to shake off months of cold weather and are craving the energizing and stimulating effect of warm, bright colours. Gardeners also hope to . . .

Posted: 2019-05-04