A home that's fit for Scarlett O'Hara

Frankly, my dear, that's a mighty fine staircase

In these days of modern design, it's not often you have a 'Scarlett O'Hara' moment when you enter a home. That said, when you enter the foyer of 122 Queen's Park Crescent, you can't help but have at least a quasi-Scarlett . . .

Posted: 2011-04-30

New and blooming

Novel annuals, perennials available

One of the most exciting aspects of gardening at this time of year can be the planning, scheming and dreaming about what you want to do in your garden this season. There are always hundreds of new annual and perennial introductions . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

MIKE HOLMES: Planning for installation of built-in storage

If you've got a storage problem and nowhere to store all your electronics and toys, a built-in unit will solve the problem. Built-in entertainment units, bookshelves and window seats provide permanent, efficient storage, so rooms look neat and often larger, . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

Design showstoppers

Hot trends emerging from big Toronto extravaganza

What's hot in interior design this year? Last months's Interior Design Show in Toronto highlighted four scorching trends: Bling The show was awash in glitter and gleam. Crystals, often Swarovski, were embedded in bathroom fixtures, sprinkled on window blinds and wallpaper, sparkling as . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

CONNIE OLIVER: A (simple) change would do you good

If you're like most people, you can get overwhelmed when a proposed decorating project is overly complicated. Masking off paint lines to create a plaid pattern on the wall, for example, provides a stunning effect but is not a project . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Wood skirting best bet to insulate cottage

QUESTION: We have built a lakefront cottage in the Whiteshell. We added onto the old cottage. The original was 500 square feet and now it is 1, 200 sq. ft. We reinsulated the old cottage, walls and ceiling to match the . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

SOLUTIONS: Use dandruff shampoo to remove blood

QUESTION: How do you remove blood from a blue carpet? My dog has cancer in his nose. Need an answer quickly. Thanks. -- Ann, Winnipeg ANSWER: Sorry to hear about your dog. Your best bet for removing blood from the carpet . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

Spring Parade of Homes a huge success

The spring Parade of Homes was a resounding success. The weather was ideal and the expansion of the parade to three weeks, from two, allowed visitors to spread out their touring, with opportunities to see more homes. The parade magazine . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

SOLD & OFFERED: Apr. 23-11

Van Hull Estates Address: 18 Yachts Cove Asking Price: $799, 900 Sold Price: $760, 000 Taxes: $1, 499.00 Square Footage: 3, 200 Bedrooms: 3 + 1 Bathrooms: 3.5 Lot Size: n/a Listing Agent: Terry Isaryk, Re/Max Performance, 989-7900 Crescentwood Address: 1075 Lorette Asking Price: $199, 999 Sold Price: $199, 999 Taxes: $2, 584.64 Square Footage: . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23

A lot to work with

Builder saw the land, imagined the home right away

When Jason Arlt saw the lot at 50 Highland Creek Rd. in Bridgwater Forest, he immediately felt a quiet excitement. That's because he visualized the design of the home right away. "It was a gorgeous lot with good width (58 feet) backing . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23