Renovations, the Canadian (sensible) way

House Poor stays true to its sensible, Canadian roots

Don't let the title fool you: the new reality TV show House Poor isn't another of those Extreme Home Makeover-type of shows full of over-the-top efforts to make you cry. No, House Poor, which premiered Sept. 28 on the HGTV cable . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Take some time to sit on your laurels

Upholstery project easy, results impressive

Dear Debbie: I have acquired a set of dining chairs that are old but in good condition except for the upholstered seats, which are threadbare. Is it too difficult to recover them myself? -- Francoise Dear Francoise: This is an easy project that will . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

CONNIE OLIVER: Give your kids their own space

Colour can be added to decorating space without a lot of cost

Tweens and teens need their own space Kids are far more socially advanced than children of my era ever were. Cell phones and Internet offer today's tweens and teens access to more information about the world and life in general . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

MIKE HOLMES: Clearing the air

Various ways to scrub the air you breathe

Would you believe the air inside your home is more polluted than the air outside -- in some cases 100 times dirtier? And that new homes usually have poorer indoor air quality than older homes? Newer homes are designed and built . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Keeping a dry roof over your head

QUESTION: Your column has me thinking about my double garage. It is not attached, the walls are 10-feet high and I have finished insulating them with R12 fibreglass batts. The ceiling joists are covered with three-quarter-inch sheathing to provide a . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

SOLUTIONS: Pull no punches with stinky boxing gloves

QUESTION: A group of us hope you can suggest how to effectively clean the inside of smelly boxing gloves. So far we've tried Febreeze, Javex and vinegar. We've heard rumours about freezing but at the same time we want . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

You can have a no-tears moving experience

MOVING a household can be stressful. For those considering a move, J.D. Power and Associates has a few suggestions: * Don't contract with a moving company until you've done your homework. There are a number of reputable moving companies, but there also are . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

SOLD & OFFERED - Oct. 25/09

SOLD Valley Gardens Address: 5 Rudolph Bay Asking Price: $169, 900 Sold Price: $168, 900 Taxes: $1, 928 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Square Footage: 1, 020 Lot Size: 27 x 100 Listing Agent: Tony Panchhi, RE/MAX Executives Realty Fort Rouge Address: 1127 Dudley Ave. Asking Price: $114, 900 Sold Price: $130, 250 Taxes: $1, 624 Square . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

Great intimate space

Touch of tradition modifies open design

As a recognized leader in the home-building industry, it can be all too easy to get complacent. That's never the case with Maric Homes, says Maric's lead sales representative, Tom Haines. That commitment to innovation is showcased at one of their . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25

Curb appeal that lasts

10-year-old Bayhill Court gem still shines like new

Looking for a used car or a resale home have at least one thing in common. What is that commonality, you ask? Simple: It isn't often that you find a car -- or in this case, a home -- that still . . .

Posted: 2009-10-25