Best of both worlds

Older home in established area boasts renovated interior

As most of us know by now, life is a game of give and take. It's a scenario those looking to move up into a bigger, family-friendly home from a compact starter home are familiar with. While it would be nice . . .

Posted: 2010-12-18

Do it yourself

Book helps you see the light on lightingONE aspect of home design that all interior designers agree on is the ability of lighting to transform a space. Not sure where to begin? Grab The Home Lighting Effects Bible (Firefly Books . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Tis the season for showing off

Have fun creating outdoor display

IF you took advantage of the earlier unseasonal weather we had to prep your existing outdoor pots before the soil froze, it's simple to revitalize one or two of your containers for a fresh and seasonal display. By removing the top . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Don't be leery about using bold colour

IF you're leery about using strong colour in your décor, the best way to get your feet wet is to use it in small doses. Our feature photograph, courtesy of CIL, boasts two vibrant colours called Peacock's Plume with an . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Ice damming issues building up

QUESTION: I'm hoping you'll be able to help us resolve our dilemma. We have a 1 1/2-storey older home with two dormers and during the winter we had ice build up on the roof along the dormers, resulting in water . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Restore glitter to Christmas ornaments

QUESTION: What is the best technique to clean dusty old Christmas ornaments? They are very precious to me because they were collected over the years by my mother and father. Julia, CarberryANSWER: Carefully remove any stuck-on debris with a dry, . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Here's some sage advice

QUESTION: I have been reading your columns for years and have always thought about asking a question, but I have not until now. I remember you writing a column a few years ago about growing herbs indoors. While you did . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Sold

North Kildonan Address: 631 Gilmore Rd Asking Price: $219, 900 Sold Price: $225, 000 Taxes: $2, 774.36 Square Footage: 850 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 63 x 100 Listing Agent: Glenn Chestley, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate, 989-7900 Tuxedo Address: 3108-65 Swindon Way Asking Price: $229, 900 Sold Price: $227, 000 Taxes: $2, . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Sweet and bungalow

Modern design radiates warmth

Standing underneath the striking barrel-style ceiling in the great room of his latest show home at 127 Marine Drive, Southwynn Homes' Gerry Trottier is thinking about the big picture. "This home is filled with all kinds of little details, " he . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Ahead of its time

Home built in 1980s has fresh, livable feel to it

Walk into a series of homes over a quarter-century old and chances are the interiors will vary considerably in calibre. Or, to put it more succinctly, some homes will feel dated. Meanwhile, others will have a more contemporary feel to them, . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11