Make a splash

New sinks and faucets combine fashion and function

Messy cooks can now count on an assistant in the kitchen: a series of smart faucets that glow and can turn on and off with a quick touch. These hands-free faucets come in a variety of shapes and finishes, but . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

Bulb is beautiful

'Paint' with flowers as you plan your garden

Of all gardening activities, planting bulbs is my favourite. It is satisfying on so many levels. For one thing, bulbs are pretty much surefire things. As long as you don’t push them into soggy or waterlogged ground, they are going . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

Get your garage in gear

Storage solutions abound in a hardware store near you

A garage can be the ultimate multipurpose room -- the place where you have your workshop, where recycling bins are kept, where garden equipment and supplies are stored, sports equipment is organized and, not least, where your car and perhaps . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

Getting to the bottom of the clutter problem

In principle, basements are wonderful -- an area where sports gear, housing supplies, games, toys and unused furniture can be stored far from the more carefully appointed living areas of your house.But if you're like most people, your basement doesn't . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

You've earned those stripes

Popular pattern adorns items

FROM zebras to bold nautical impersonations, stripes are all the rage. Interestingly, stripes have a shady history as the distinctive pattern once rel­egated to social misfits, including jugglers and prison convicts. In medieval paintings, Lucifer is often depicted wearing stripes. Perhaps, . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

How to touch up your house for the market

At some point in a homeowner's life, there comes the time to sell.Maybe it's a transfer to another city. Maybe it's time to move up to something bigger as your family grows. Or maybe the kids have moved out and . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

Awards celebrate best renos in province

For almost 20 years, the Canadian Home Builders' Association has been promoting October as Renovation Month across the country. It is the only nationwide marketing campaign dedicated exclusively to Canada's renovation industry.In addition to the national campaign, local home builders' . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

SOLD & OFFERED: Oct. 23-10

SOLD   North End Address: 569 Manitoba Asking Price: $189, 900 Sold Price: $165, 000 Taxes: $2, 341 Square Footage: 2, 426 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 33x107 Listing Agent: Tom Armstrong, Royal Lepage Prime, 989-7900     Deer Lodge Address: 221 Woodlawn Street Asking Price: $179, 900 Sold Price: $175, 000 Taxes: $1, 854.69 Square Footage: . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

It's all good

Raves for spacious Bentley show home

When it comes to looking at a show home, reactions tend to go one of two ways: Either you're underwhelmed -- or overwhelmed -- by what it has to offer. In the case of 160 Perfanick Dr. -- a new Bentley . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

Living large

Layout makes compact Village condo feel spacious

Something that's often lost in this age of gigantic homes is the concept of maximizing space. After all, not everyone has an unlimited home-buying budget. Consequently, if you're a single or young couple looking for an affordable place to call home . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23