Condo in disguise

Linden Woods unit dead ringer for single-family home

It's rare, but there are times when it's difficult to distinguish a condominium from a single-family home. That's the case with 18-460 Lindenwood Dr. West. If you hadn't passed the sign that signifies it's part of a condominium community -- in . . .

Posted: 2013-10-26

Pumpkin PICKIN'

Try growing fall favourite vertically if space is limited

Picking the right pumpkin has become almost as important as picking the right Christmas tree. There are countless varieties to choose from, and they come in a surprising range of sizes and colours including orange, white, pink, red and blue.Cut . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19

Pick your palette

Paints for 2014 mixed for any of your decor desires

They may call it mellow yellow, but it will liven up homes in 2014. That's because mellow yellow is the hottest colour for next year, expected to take the spotlight in all areas of interior decor, says leading Canadian paint . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19

Wipe sink with oil to remove stains, restore factory colour

QUESTION: We have a seven-year-old Sil Granite sink. Its colour has really faded. Before, it was a very matte black, but now it is a very faded black with white smear streaks. We used a colour-enhancer product provided when I . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19

Try glass partition for adjoining bed and bath

Dear Debbie: We are renovating our master bath and want it designed to be partially open to the bedroom. Do the bed and bath colours and decorating have to match? Thanks, I love getting a sneak peek into the hotels . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19

Choose the right builder for a log home that lasts

W hen most people think log house they think cottage. But for some people, a log house is their ultimate dream home -- and they might be determined to make it a reality.I love log houses -- their look, . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19

Hard to find 'old-world' stucco contractors

QUESTION: Throughout the last two years of renovation and addition to a 1931 River Heights home I purchased and recently moved into, I've enjoyed your column both for items to consider in construction and occupancy. I am in the last . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19

Why owning a home is good for you

A national Canadian magazine recently hit the shelves with a piece citing a variety of reasons why the authors felt home ownership was a bad thing.It even went as far to say home ownership distorted the economy and took a . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19

Far from a rush job

Artista design team took time to maximize stellar setting

It isn't often it takes two years to build a home -- unless you're intent on building a masterpiece."It actually took one year to plan and design the home and then another year to build it, " said Artista Homes' . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19

The ABCs of condo amenities

Spelling out what you need and want

Candy Spelling is having a time with her real-estate choices. Before selling her 56, 000-square-foot Spelling Manor in Holmby Hills, Calif., she bought a condominium. Choosing to downsize, she purchased a 16, 000-square-foot penthouse in a building called The Century . . .

Posted: 2013-10-19