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St. Vital Address: 58 Glenlawn Asking Price: $174, 900 Sold Price: $174, 900 Taxes: $2, 361.13 Square Footage: 765 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 45 x 116 Listing Agent: Tony Martone, RE/MAX professionals, 477-0500 River Park . . .

Posted: 2008-11-23

Value meets creativity

Smaller home aimed at young families, empty nesters

If you happen to be a young family looking to upgrade from a starter home -- or a retired couple looking to downsize -- value, and functionality are the top priority in the design of a new home. Of course, it . . .

Posted: 2008-11-23

A good centrepiece is key to a great table

You've worked all day for your dinner party. The table is set, the wine glasses polished, Molly Johnson drifts invitingly from the CD player. And yet it feels as if something is missing. Maybe, you think longingly, just maybe one . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16

Stylish hooks will ease your hang ups

Space at a premium during cold weather

Closets are wonderful for stashing bulky jackets and snow boots out of sight, but with all the necessary bits and pieces of clothing that cold weather demands, closet space is usually at a premium. It's always a good idea to . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16

In Brief

Save energy and money with timely home tips Winterize -- You've officially retired your shorts and T-shirts for winter, making room in the closet for cords and sweaters. But how do you get the rest of the house ready for the . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16

New twist on an old favourite

French country kitchen with a contemporary flair

Homeowners left cold by modern contemporary kitchens can take heart as old-world country styles make a resurgence -- but with a modern twist. Most new kitchens these days follow clean, contemporary lines that emphasize form over function. Unfortunately, the look . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16

Heavy metal

Repurposed aircraft and machine parts create unique look in home decor

When high-tech entrepreneur Matthew Hill designed his condo in Lansing, Mich., he wanted decor to reflect his personality and "pretty wild lifestyle." California-based Motoart had what he was after. They buy up junked aircraft -- everything from Second World War fighter . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16

Home for all

Universal design proving popular in face of boomers' needs

When her husband Arthur had several spinal surgeries last year and was recuperating in the hospital, Mariam Eisenberg knew she had to make some design changes to her Jericho, N.Y., home before he returned. Her wheelchair-bound husband wouldn't be able to . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16

Don't just sit there...

Choosing stylish, comfortable seating easier than you think

As furniture goes, occasional chairs are probably the most versatile item you can buy. Not only are there a range of styles, sizes and designs available, chairs are one of the few furniture pieces that can be easily reinvented simply . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16

Going modern doesn't have to break bank

Scrounging for deals lets couple build contemporary home of their dreams

AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. -- Keith Brown and Karen Hennessey wanted to give their ranch house the sleek, modern style they had come to appreciate from stays in boutique hotels in cities such as Paris, Cairo and Johannesburg. To keep the budget . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16