Imagine; legislation that is actually a deal

POSSIBLY the best piece of legislation to come from the federal government in decades has been the Home Renovation Tax Credit. Introduced in the 2009-10 budget, the HRTC was designed to stimulate the economy in a time of recession. The basic . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

SOLD & OFFERED - May 8-10

Weston Address: 2182 Gallagher Ave Asking Price: $67, 900 Sold Price: $65, 000 Taxes: $376 Square Footage: 984 Lot Size: 25 X 100 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Listing Agent: Vijay Guliani, Realty Plus Inc, 897-0800 River Park South Address: 989 Aldgate Road Asking Price: $329, 900 Sold Price: $329, 900 Taxes: $4, 130.30 Square Footage: . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

Style and function

This home will grow on you

While it's all fine and good to want all the space that comes with 2, 500-sq.-ft. (or larger) home, the question is, what are your needs? In the case of most empty nesters or young couples, the needs are different, yet . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

Living large

Crescent condo offers New York-like fusion of style, practicality

IF you're looking for a spacious, urban-inspired pad that evokes an ambience reminiscent of living in New York, you just might want to consider this. The residence we speak of is a 3, 550-sq.-ft. condominium that occupies no less than half . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

Ikebana Art: How To Arrange Flowers

The ancient Japanese art form of Ikebana creates a triangle that represents heaven, earth and man. These flower arrangements that became popular in the 7th century are a creative form of expression that must follow certain rules that govern its . . .

Posted: 2010-05-06

Design space for function, esthetics

Dear Marc: My home is 85 years old. The living room/family room is 24 by 14 feet (7.3 by 4.3 metres) and all the walls are tongue-and-groove knotty pine. I have been an avid antique collector, so you can imagine the . . .

Posted: 2010-05-01

Early bloomers put a spring in your step

I must have been in my early 40s the first time I started pushing away the last mounds of snow and was elated to uncover the first snowdrop of spring or cluster of fresh, green foliage. I'm sure it's the sensory . . .

Posted: 2010-05-01

It's a growing pastime

You should excuse the pun -- gardening is rapidly growing into the No. 1 North American hobby. Maybe we're trying to save money by growing our own veggies or maybe gardeners are returning to the soil as a means of . . .

Posted: 2010-05-01

Expert says clear sky blue top colour for 2010

The forecast for 2010 is for lots of blue skies, says a colour expert with a leading Canadian paint brand. "The No. 1 colour is a clear sky blue, " Jennifer Jones, marketing communications manager for CIL Decorative Paints, said in . . .

Posted: 2010-05-01

Spruce up your cocoon for under $1,000

It's spring -- time to freshen up the nest. In a series of monthly columns, let's focus on one decor challenge and share some creative ways to update your home-- for under $1, 000. For all those in favour of hitting the . . .

Posted: 2010-05-01