Far from ordinary

Home energy-efficient and affordable

While it may look rather ordinary, the home that now occupies a former infill lot at 545 William Ave. is anything but. One of the winning entries in the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.'s (CMHC) EQuilibrium Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative competition, . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

Living walls

Vertical gardening a great new technique

Living walls, also referred to as "green walls, " are vertical gardening systems that offer a convenient and esthetically pleasing solution to gardening. The vertical garden is offered in many different sizes and shapes, making it an option to dress up . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

Taking care of your vacation home

Home-watch service gives peace of mind

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Owning a second home in the sun-drenched desert can give you paradise on Earth or your worst headache. Take the couple who closed their new Phoenix home for the summer without making arrangements to have their property checked. . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

CONNIE OLIVER: Make walls come alive with colour zoning

COLOUR zoning is coming back in a big way this year and that means more and more Canadians will be using their walls as a canvas to create original, dynamic living spaces. It's a great way to use up bits . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

MIKE HOLMES: Happy renos need good communication

One of the keys to a successful home renovation project is clear communication between you and your contractor before the job even begins. There needs to be a clear understanding about the goal of the job, your wishes and the . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Removing snow from roof a good idea

QUESTION: I just wanted to contact you for your opinion on the removal of snow from roofs. Since we have a relatively low pitch and quite a lot of snow, is it recommended we remove snow from our rooftop? Thank . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

SOLUTIONS: Keep those photo albums picture-perfect

QUESTION: What is the best way to store photo albums so that they do not warp over time? Brendan, Cartwright, Man. ANSWER: You want to get the most out of your photo albums and all of the hard work that you . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

SOLUTIONS: Keep those photo albums picture-perfect

QUESTION: What is the best way to store photo albums so that they do not warp over time? Brendan, Cartwright, Man. ANSWER: You want to get the most out of your photo albums and all of the hard work that you . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

Latest and greatest home designs on display

THE Spring Parade of Homes has started with a bang with tremendous interest being shown. If the first week was any indication, crowds will continue to grow as the Parade progresses. Each year, we print a primer for Parade attendees; just . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

Sold&Offered: March 12-11

Norwood Address: 49 Braemar Asking Price: $219, 900 Sold Price: $ 245, 000 Taxes: $2, 906.99 Square Footage: 1, 300 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 42 x 120 Listing Agents: Ralph Fyfe & Company, Century21 Bachman & Company, 453-7653 Headingley Address: 8 Bell Cove Asking Price: $389, 900 Sold Price: $383, 000 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12