Give life to your walls

A well thought-out series of picture frames can enhance the decor of your home

I distinctly remember sitting in the waiting room at the dealership during a routine service appointment for my truck — and fumbling through a few periodicals and magazines until I stumbled across a design book that caught my eye. It . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

How to transform your home with paint

Painting is the easiest, least expensive and single most transformative tool in all of interior design. Paint can change the mood of a room and your perception of its size. It can spotlight overlooked details in your home’s architecture and . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Air, she blows

Winter is coming. I'm getting my gear ready

I have company helping me write my column today: a skunk that I accidentally trapped in my attached garage overnight, who now is comfortably entrenched under a cart at the back of the garage.I discovered him last night while he . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Managing moisture in your garage

Knowing and addressing common causes of humidity will help you keep issues in check

Question: I am considering the purchase of a containment floor mat for my unheated, attached garage. The mat is constructed of commercial-grade woven PVC fabric. Could there be a moisture problem with PVC on a cement floor? Thanks.— Bob SabourinAnswer: . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Softening paintbrushes is as simple as letting them soak

Question: We hired my niece to paint the basement steps while we were away on vacation. She did a great job on the steps, but left the paintbrushes out and they dried up. Is there any way to soften the . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Bicolour bonanza

Gardening trends include annuals resistant to drought, boasting vibrant hues

Which annual plants were all-stars in your garden this year? Typically bred for traits such as bloom production, colour, form, vigour, disease resistance and drought tolerance, an end-of-season evaluation of annual containers and bedding plants often hinges on one trait . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Affordable with options

Proof that you can get a home in Bridgwater Trails for under $400,000

These days, it’s a model that’s a bit of an anomaly in new home designs: a bi-level.Which is why Signature Homes chose to make their show home at 30 Del Monica Rd. in Bridgwater Trails such a design."We thought it . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Tidy outside, treats inside

Excellent value in this functional, updated abode

Sometimes you walk down a street and, for some reason, one home stands out above the rest.That’s the case with 148 Syndicate St. With its tidy exterior — tan, low maintenance vinyl siding plus fresh-looking white front door, white-trimmed windows . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

A future without bees stings

Warnings in the news are sometimes taken with a grain of salt. We gasp momentarily, commiserate briefly and even question the accuracy of what leading researchers and experts tell us — all before moving onto something else that will hopefully . . .

Posted: 2016-11-03

A Turnkey Lifestyle Awaits in Southlands Village

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Posted: 2016-11-01