Finding a better way to showcase the grey

DEAR Marc: My husband has horrible taste in design. I have been begging him to upgrade the colours and furnishings in our living room for years and he has finally agreed to the renovation, which is great but he is . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Grand African style celebrates the Earth

You will find cool design in the most remote places. Whether you are an armchair traveller, or have actually had the unforgettable experience of visiting Africa, its rich cultural history and natural beauty will always be with you. Africa is . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

MIKE HOLMES: Suspended basement ceiling may beat drywall

When it comes to choosing a ceiling product for your basement rec room, there are two basic choices -- drywall and suspended. Most people prefer the look of smooth drywall, and I understand that -- it's relatively easy to install . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Check seal if countertop seams are lifting

QUESTION: I work for a company that builds new homes. On a regular basis, we are getting calls and emails from our homeowners stating that their countertops are lifting at the seam. Upon sending for the trade who installed it . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

SOLUTIONS: Chase away wood-stove smell with kitty litter

QUESTION: Our wood stove smells even when not in use. We have cleaned it but on cool days it tends to carry the same odour as it does after a fire. Any suggestions? Lucash (Winnipeg) ANSWER: As long as you are . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

KBR Show good sign for 2010 renovations

The annual Kitchen Bath & Renovation Show last weekend was a resounding success. The crowds were fantastic, the enthusiasm was at an all-time high and the abundance of knowledge displayed by the various exhibitors was enormous. With that in mind, the . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

SOLD-OFFERED - Jan. 30, 2010

SOLD Crestview Address: #5 - 3887 Ness Ave. Asking Price: $147, 500 Sold Price: $145, 000 Taxes: $1, 284.30 Square Footage: 900 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Listing Agent: D. Keith Baxter, Century 21 Carrie.com, 987 2100 Deer Lodge Address: 205 Amherst St Asking Price: . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

Space to spare

Design gives Hilton home plenty of room for growing family

How do you improve on a proven design? Simple: you -- literally -- employ some forward thinking to key areas of the home. "The first thing our design team does is try to think about what a family would like, " . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

Nature-filled world of your own

Spacious bungalow exudes a laid-back elegance

Imagine this: it's mid-winter, and you're driving up a winding driveway amid mature pines and oaks coated by a delicate layer of hoar frost. Then, you see it: a bungalow and guest house set in the midst of the forest -- . . .

Posted: 2010-01-30

CORRECTION

A new homes story published Jan. 9 said wrongly that the Oxbow on the Seine Condominiums are located on St. Mary’s Road. In fact, they are on St. Anne’s Road. As well, the project design has now changed to five . . .

Posted: 2010-01-23