Loaded with features in Grande Pointe Meadows

Bungalow condo perfect for downsizers or first time buyers

As many an empty nest couple will tell you, downsizing is not as simple as it seems. That’s because empty nesters have grown accustomed to living in a home that’s spacious, well-finished, quiet, and close to key amenities. Thus, when it . . .

Posted: 2023-06-17

Pride of ownership in Charleswood

Meticulous two-storey covers all the bases

As much as a cursory glance of a home tells you something about it, it doesn’t tell you everything. A prime example of that is 42 West Park Drive. While the 1, 944 square-foot, two-storey home does look impressive from the . . .

Posted: 2023-06-17

Damaged concrete due to unwanted moisture

Question: Looking to pick your brain, as I cannot find any answers on a foundation issue we are experiencing. We recently found a bit of black mould in our basement. So, we decided to pull off a bit of . . .

Posted: 2023-06-10

Showstopping begonias

How to keep your begonias thriving in a heat wave

What would summer’s containers be without begonias? For me, it’s love at first sight when it comes to cascading begonias with large, fully double flowers and elegant, dark green veined leaves that have pointed tips and serrated edges. If . . .

Posted: 2023-06-10

Miter marathon

Porch revamp renews structure with style

The first build of the season was a doozy! Every single topside board of this porch required at least one mitered end, which of course can be extremely time-consuming. The homeowners had always loved their porch, and simply wanted . . .

Posted: 2023-06-10

Charm and class in Grande Pointe Meadows

Country style meets modern needs

There are times when a home builder draws you in with a design theme on a show home’s exterior — and then, for some inexplicable reason, doesn’t carry it inside. In the case of 408 Grande Pointe Meadows Blvd. — . . .

Posted: 2023-06-10

Private and practical in St. Andrews

Live and work in this well-appointed rural retreat

If there’s one thing that a contractor, handyman or mechanic needs, it’s space to spread out to do their work without feeling hemmed in. Unfortunately, there aren’t many areas in the city where you can find an acreage with a . . .

Posted: 2023-06-10

Stewardship of land and water

Permaculture informs this dynamic duo’s approach

Paul Kruse and Heather Unger own Northern Grove which specializes in holistic tree services and permaculture design-consultation. But that barely scratches the surface of what this dynamic duo are all about. They are passionate about ecological restoration and regenerative . . .

Posted: 2023-06-03

The waiting is the hardest part

Dream kitchen finally comes to fruition

Raising three daughters while both parents are working full-time jobs doesn’t allow for much free time — life was and is busy. Preparing breakfasts, lunches, and suppers would sometimes become overwhelming, especially if the kitchen wasn’t all that it . . .

Posted: 2023-06-03

Designed to dazzle in Oak Bluff West

Large two-storey loaded with flair and function

Ask any builder, and they’ll tell you that building a luxury home is an exercise in maintaining discipline. The reason for the need to stay on the straight and narrow is simple: if they give into the desire to create . . .

Posted: 2023-06-03