SOLUTIONS: Salt, brown paper can help clean fabric iron

QUESTION: I had my fabric iron setting on too high and some fabric melted onto the iron. I tried sanding a small area but it scratched the iron. How can I get rid of the fabric mark without damaging the . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

Warm weather brings many out for Parade of Homes

Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh and Councillor Justin Swandel officially launched the 2009 Fall Parade of Homes on September 19 before a crowd of 250 industry professionals. The weather was perfect that day and continued through the weekend. The warm September weather . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

Sold-Offered 09-27

SOLD Westwood Address: 71 Longfellow Bay Asking Price: $334, 900 Sold Price: $351, 647 Taxes: $4, 301.10 Square Footage: 1, 942 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 77 X 120 Listing Agent: Gord Sharpe, Maximum Realty, 296-7653 Fort Rouge Address: 462 Jubilee Ave. Asking Price: . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

Go with the flow

Done right, bi-level homes feel spacious and bright from top to bottom

In this day and age of popular two-storey and bungalow designs, bi-level designs tend to get lost in the shuffle. That's too bad, because a bi-level -- providing much thought has been put into the floor plan (and decor) -- can . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

Sounds of silence

New condos promise noise-free living

With an increasing number of condominiums being built in areas with high traffic volumes, noise can be a definite issue. After all, when you spend your hard-earned dollars on a home, you want to come home not only to a well-appointed . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

Planned winery village a first for Ontario

Imagine stepping out on to your patio amid a chorus of birdsong, gazing off over the quiet water and sipping a glass of chardonnay made right in your own community. France is a nation of little villages tucked in among acres . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

An oldie, but a goodie

St. Vital bungalow oozes character

Although it might be a cliché, the saying, "they don't build them like they used to" sometimes hits the mark dead-on. In the case of 20 Stranmillis Ave. -- a converted bungalow built way back in 1924 -- the saying isn't . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

Dos and Don'ts of Green Living

Vanessa Farquharson spent a year of her life making one eco-friendly change each day. While this may not make her an expert, she knows what is realistic, most beneficial, and basically has done the legwork to learn more about living . . .

Posted: 2009-09-20

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Tips for reproducing the classic modern look

It begins with colour in all its glory

One of the most exciting trends is the move toward a new classic look. It combines the best of well loved traditional design with modern colours and patterns. The impersonal state of minimalism has given way to gorgeous colourways and . . .

Posted: 2009-09-20

Stop pests and disease in poplars and aspens

PROBLEMS WITH COLUMNAR POPLARS Some of the fastest-growing trees are tall columnar poplars such as Swedish aspen and Tower poplar. Their size and fast growth rate make them popular for privacy screens between yards. There is a saying in the tree . . .

Posted: 2009-09-20