Ten ways to make your home more homey

In the better late than never category, here are 10 New Year's resolutions for your home. Next year, we resolve to do this list earlier: 1 Nest. In periods of economic uncertainty, people tend to spend more time at home. So . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

Give them a big hand

Living Legacy trend celebrates uniqueness

The Living Legacy Trend for 2009 embraces unique, hand-made, one-of-a-kind which is a counterbalance to the worst of mass production. Rich in colour and texture, this trend celebrates the mixing of materials, often unpredictable but always exquisite. Influences are found . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

Smoke and mirrors

Decorating tricks that will help you balance a space

I'm going to deconstruct the room pictured here to show you a few tricks that can help solve certain decorating dilemmas and other tricks that can help enhance your decor. You may find that these little lessons can be used . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

Pop the cork

Earth-friendly product has multitude of uses

Whether you are building new, renovating a home or decorating a rental, today's consumers are focused more than ever on earth-friendly, sustainable products. It has become a mantra that is more than a trend, but a way of life that . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

Old arborite counter losing battle against stains

QUESTION: My arborite counter is almost 14 years old. When the counter was new it resisted all stains (to my joy). Now that it is older, stains seem to be more powerful and harder to clean. I am not willing . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

Look in the attic for source of dripping

QUESTION: I'm hoping you can help narrow down our "attack" solutions. My husband and I live in an 1, 100-square-foot bungalow in East Kildonan. When my husband bought the house a few years ago, he had a couple of roof . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

To the man cave, fellas

It's not immature or pathological, and can serve a marriage well

Is it a refuge? A clubhouse? What is this thing, this man cave? And is it dangerous? This is what the womenfolk may want to know. For some men, it's all too clear: The man cave is sanctuary. "When we're married, we . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

Testosterone seeps from every corner

For Jason Cameron, host of DIY Network's Man Caves, the bare-bones man space just won't do. Testosterone must seep out of every corner. "It's got to speak to you that this is a man cave when you walk in, " said . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

It's easy, going green -- and saving green, too

Here are some things you can do to slash your energy bill this winter; some take only a minute and don't require any upfront investment: Lower the water heater temperature You can change the temperature on both electric and gas water heaters, . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29

Design with wide appeal

What do you get when you combine modern materials and finishes with a floor plan rooted largely in traditional design? A spacious, yet neatly segmented, bungalow that has room for everyone -- without everyone having to be lumped together in the . . .

Posted: 2009-03-29