Vinegar, baking soda make oven cleaning a breeze

Question: Can you please share your tip about cleaning oven racks in the bathtub? A friend said she had the article for this but couldn’t find it, and it seemed so much easier than other methods. Thanks. — B. Answer: For people who do not . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Unique doors unlock new moods indoors

Barn, French or metal doors can be used as partitions or means to create flow

Clients are sometimes surprised when homebuilder and designer Marnie Oursler starts talking about bedroom doors. They expect to discuss things like windows, wall colours and where a built-in bookcase might fit best. But many of Oursler’s clients hadn’t considered that creatively . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Heat, water items to check off before heading south

Question: We are snowbirds and are going south from November until April. We have recently moved into a condominium, as we found the house requiring a lot of attention while we were gone. My question is about leaving the condo . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Gardens of remembrance

Project honours soldiers who fought in First World War

This November, a dozen new gardens which combine art, nature and a global approach to commemoration in this centennial year of the armistice of the First World War officially opened to the public. Another four Gardens of Peace will be . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Sofa is king in living room

Ask interior designers what the most important element in a room is and many will say that — after wall colour — it’s the sofa. So how do you choose this crucial piece of furniture? Should you go for one big . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Always one more reno waiting in the wings

Completing a project can often highlight other areas that need improvement

It’s easy to succumb to a desire to piggyback renovations, one after another. I fall for it all the time — once one reno is completed, there’s always another one waiting in the wings. I think this is because as . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Ready to remodel? First, consider this

Consider what you need in a kitchen and the form will follow

Proper planning and organization are key to a kitchen remodel, regardless of the job’s size. Ask yourself these questions first to organize your thoughts and priorities. Answering these questions will do more than just give you design ideas. They will help . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Subtle touches count in accessible home

Assisted-living house is a perfect fit for established neighbourhood

At first glance, 190 Hindley Ave. looks similar to many newly-built infill homes. A closer look, however, reveals some subtle differences. First of all, there are no front steps; the home was at grade to allow for ground-level access. Next, the windows lining . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Bungalow offers lots of room to grow

Spacious home on large lot in Charleswood ideal for a young family

These days, homebuyers — particularly young families in the entry-level category — tend to wonder what type of home they can get for around $350, 000. A tidy bungalow at 780 Pepperloaf Cres. in Charleswood is a prime example of a . . .

Posted: 2018-11-10

Green is the new black

Blooming good ideas for how to reduce your carbon footprint when gardening

Feeling a disconnect between carbon taxes and carbon rebates and how it all fits into the grand scheme of things? Here are some examples of local businesses that are embracing green solutions as well as practical steps you can take . . .

Posted: 2018-11-03