CONNIE OLIVER: Paint the town red, blue, yellow, purple...

Leading paint brand Dulux Paints aims to increase colour awareness among Canadians as international Let's Colour Week gets underway. As part of Let's Colour Week, structures around the world will simultaneously be infused with colour in an effort to transform grey . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

No fix and flip here

'Unique' 1950s home a real restoration project

When buying renovated homes, people tend to be wary of what they're getting (or not), and rightfully so. That's because, in an era of ever-escalating home values, a large number of home renovations are simply fix-and-flip projects. In many cases, these . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

Budget for time when planning renovation

Assume the unexpected will add 15 per cent to project cost

Dear Leanne: We are planning to renovate our kitchen this fall and our deadline is Christmas. We were originally thinking of replacing the existing cabinets ourselves. Now we are considering a more extensive reno. We hadn't considered hiring out for . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

GARDENING: Time to wrap up fall chores

Proper care will protect plants, trees through winter

THE unseasonably warm weather has been perfect for completing fall chores. Start by giving your roses a light pruning. Wait until the ground has hardened, though, before applying a mulch around the base of your rose bushes. Mice would love to . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

MIKE HOLMES: If salesman comes knocking, keep door shut

We've all been there. You're just about to sit down to dinner when the doorbell rings. It's a salesperson who's come to sell you home-renovation services. He says he's noticed your driveway needs re-sealing, or your shingles need replacing, or your . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

Get over dream-reno blues

These mini-makeovers can tide you over

It's a reality of our fragile economy: Many homeowners who dream of the perfect kitchen or master bath are putting full-scale renovation on hold in favour of more limited changes. "What's on everyone's minds is making the space feel a little . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

Chance to buy new dream home has just begun

Although the 2011 Fall Parade of Homes has formally ended, you still have plenty of opportunity to revisit those fantastic show homes that you saw during the three weeks of Parade. Once again, tremendous crowds enjoyed the fabulous weather and came . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

Sold & Offered: Oct. 15-11

SOLD Canterbury Park Address: 2 Northcliffe Drive Asking Price: $209, 900 Sold Price: $225, 000 Taxes: $2, 642.02 Square Footage: 1, 200 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 25 x 109 Listing Agent: Bob Goodfellow, Goodfellow & Goodfellow R. E. Ltd., 224-2551 East St. Paul Address: 2520 Henderson Hwy Asking Price: $349, 900 Sold . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

Family home has it all

Bridgwater Forest home boasts clean lines and a European influence

Over the past few years, Huntington Homes has drawn rave reviews for their bungalows with walkout basements. However, as much as those accolades are appreciated, you don't want to become stereotyped as a builder, Huntington Homes' Rob Swan says. "Of course, we . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15

Country luxury

Home offers it all just 20 minutes from downtown

It's the kind of scene you dream about on a fall day in early October: clear blue sky, temperature a balmy 15 C -- and, most importantly, there's no wind. Making this particular day all the better is the fact you're . . .

Posted: 2011-10-15