Long-term testing finds radon problem

Question:I like your column because I learn much new stuff from it.I've heard about radon a lot lately and know it is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can't see, smell or taste. We are concerned about our house . . .

Posted: 2010-12-26

Practice makes perfect

Reworked design a lower-cost way into Waverley West

If you've been thinking you'd love to buy a new home in the Waverley West area but thought you couldn't afford it, think again. That's because builders like Discovery Homes are making the effort to come up with designs under $400, . . .

Posted: 2010-12-26

Smokin' transformation

Fire-damaged 1914 home now a modern masterpiece

Sometimes, a disastrous event can be the precursor to a positive one. To find an example of that, you only have to look as far as a Crescentwood classic found at 803 Dudley Ave. Not long ago, a fire in the . . .

Posted: 2010-12-26

Celebrity Party Planning Tips For Your Next Hosting Experience

Celebrity party planner, Sebastien Centner explains to http://www.WatchMojo.com how to host a memorable holiday party without the stress or a big budget. According to Sebastien Centner, a dash of creativity can go a long way in taking your gathering from . . .

Posted: 2010-12-21

Ho Ho grow

Here’s some gift ideas for your green-thumbed friends

THERE are ways to simplify — making holiday meals joint efforts, for example, and targeting gifts to recipients’ specific interests. Gardeners are an easy lot to buy for. Garden centres, and gift stores geared to gardening make it simple to quickly . . .

Posted: 2010-12-18

Stylish, to go

Create a warm, inviting living space you can pack up when you move

Just because your space is temporary doesn't mean you have to live without flair. Whether you're renting an apartment, a condo or live in a student residence, you can have an affordable, portable, stylish decor. Depending upon your specific situation, . . .

Posted: 2010-12-18

Red can add moody, modern, cheerful feel

Dear Debbie; In our 12-year-old home, all the doors, mouldings and trim upstairs are wood. I prefer white trim but don't want to change everything at once. Can I mix and match? I want to add some colour to the walls . . .

Posted: 2010-12-18

Meet me under the mistletoe

...but good luck finding some

Christmas is a time when, to paraphrase Tennyson, a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of mistletoe. The kissing tradition associated with mistletoe goes back to the Roman festival of Saturnalia and probably beyond. Even the Druids regarded mistletoe as . . .

Posted: 2010-12-18

Sold

Richmond West Address: 1210-1044 Bairdmore Asking Price: $129, 900 Sold Price: $136, 100 Taxes: $1, 448.28 Square Footage: 698 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Listing Agent: Vijay Guliani, Realty Plus Inc., 897-0800   Windsor Park Address: 75 Ormiston Asking Price: $249, 900 Sold Price: $265, 000 Taxes: $2, 576.84 Square Footage: 988 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 50 . . .

Posted: 2010-12-18

Green can be grand

Home combines amazing efficiency with stunning style

When it comes to new homes, one key aspect of designs is all too often overlooked: what lies behind the walls and underneath the floors. As exciting as it is to ogle hardwood floors, granite countertops and finely crafted cabinetry, those . . .

Posted: 2010-12-18