Shake up your decor with paint in the new year

The new year will soon be upon us and I think this is a great time to plan for an exciting design year to come. Let's shake things up a little next year. This photo, courtesy of PPG Paints, is a . . .

Posted: 2015-12-26

Fixing frosty door may not be worth trouble

Question: We had new doors and windows installed in our home about three years ago. Our home was built in 1985. Our problem is with the front door and storm door. Every winter the storm door frosts up solid. We . . .

Posted: 2015-12-26

TINY but tasty

Grow your own delicious and nutritious microgreens

How easy could it be to grow your own sprouts and microgreens indoors for flavour-packed nutrition year-round? Easier than you may think. Sprouts are typically grown in moist conditions. Grown hydroponically and without medium, they are the first stage of . . .

Posted: 2015-12-26

Clean start

Recently updated Linden Ridge home good as new

Building a luxurious new home is exciting, save for one thing: you have to wait as much as a year for it to be built. Not only that, there's a good chance once you do move in, other homes will . . .

Posted: 2015-12-26

Garden Centres - The Gift of Green

Life of a garden centre

Garden centres are the source of greenery for the interior of your home.It is the time of year that the Christmas tree – scented, adorned and given the place of honor in the home that adds to the feeling of . . .

Posted: 2015-12-23

Centre of attention

Set the scene with a beautiful holiday tablescape

When friends and family gather around the table during the holiday season, lingering over a delectable meal and good conversation, it's the best of times. Set the scene with a mix of favourite dishes, a tablecloth or runner and an . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

Aerin Lauder shares secrets for being a gracious host, guest

When you grow up in a family that made its name in cosmetics, you're no stranger to beautiful things. But for Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of the legendary Estée Lauder, the love of beauty extends well beyond lipsticks and blush. She's . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

Mortgage changes unlikely to impact local market

Last week, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced changes to the rules for government-backed mortgage insurance. Effective Feb. 15, 2016, the minimum down payment for new insured mortgages will increase from five per cent to 10 per cent for the portion . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

Vintage elements can bring charm to a bathroom

This lovely vintage bathroom is the perfect example of how old and new can work together to produce a room with real charm.If you want to create a room filled with character and are starting from scratch, you'll want to . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

New product aims to simplify home insulation

A new product designed and made in Manitoba is making inroads in eliminating double vapour barrier in homes and buildings.Designed by Winnipeg-based Quik-Therm Insulation Solutions, the product -- Solar Dry -- is unlike any other product on the market, said . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19