No stones to throw in this open, glass house

Seattle architect, clients craft a new and modern look for their town home

SEATTLE — Architect Jim Romano covered just about every contingency when he devised a dramatic open stairway — and sparkling glass bridges — to link and lighten all three floors of Rick and Joan’s Capitol Hill town house. "It took a . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Colour's supporting role in flower beds

Consider adding Pantone's pick for 2018 into your garden

The Pantone Institute has named ultra violet as colour of the year for 2018. It isn’t only fashion designers who are influenced by colour trends. The choice of greenery, the 2017 colour of the year, conveyed an environmental message — one . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Recording booth gets personal touch

Creativity cranked up for custom music space

Following the completion of the recording studio expansion on the second floor of my home, it was necessary to set up the space — the big question being: where would everything go? The floor plan was simple — an open concept . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Downsizing doesn't have to be a compromise

The right unit can be a good fit

Downsizing from a house to an apartment-style condominium is never a simple proposition. Not only are you essentially chopping your living space in half, but you’re also losing the longtime luxury of having a basement for added square footage and storage. Consequently, . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Sold / offered

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

SOLD: Crestview ADDRESS: 3-32 Stradford St. ASKING PRICE: $180, 000 SOLD PRICE: $172, 500 TAXES: $1, 994.90 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 900 BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: Condominium LISTING AGENT: Tracy Granger, T Real Estate, 204-809-1397 SELLING AGENT: Brendan McGurry, Maximum Realty, 204-777-9999   SOLD: Richmond West ADDRESS: 274 Barnes St. ASKING PRICE: $449, . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Condominiums 'loaded with character'

Downtown location, affordability add to appeal

If there’s one knock on today’s modern condominium designs, it’s that they tend to lack personality. Consequently — as you gaze at the open-concept layout and earth-tone hues that define so many of today’s cutting-edge designs — you find yourself yearning . . .

Posted: 2017-12-30

Ten design trends to watch for in 2018

With a new year fast approaching, what’s in and what’s out? As 2017 rolls out and 2018 ushers in, there are some clear design trends that are taking shape. Many are tied to lifestyle trends now impacting home decor. Design Recipes . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Decorated homes brighten the holidays

Search for all things Christmas leads to visits with neighbours

’Twas the night before the night before Christmas and all through the house, every creature was stirring, yes, even the mice. It’s harder to complete Christmas prep now with a phone gluing your hands together and your thumbs flying faster than . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Perfecting pancakes every time

Question: What are some tips for making great pancakes every time? — Lindsay Answer: The number one rule is, don’t overstir the batter. When you see bubbles forming, that’s the sign that it’s time to flip (the pancake, not yourself). For a perfect . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23

Clearing the air on proper HRV settings

Call in an HVAC inspector or registered home inspector to ensure your unit is functioning optimally

Question: My wife and I recently relocated to Belleville, Ont., from Fergus, Ont., and for the first time, I am in a home with an HRV unit. Our new home is a 1, 400-square-foot condominium townhouse. Since occupying our new home, . . .

Posted: 2017-12-23