Tips for a quick sale; how to stage your home

Attention to detail can mean the difference between a house that's sold and one that lingers on the market. Here are some staging tips from Sabrina Soto, host of the HGTV series Get It Sold: Allow at least one metre . . .

Posted: 2008-05-11

More than meets the eye

Flexible house plan allows owners to transform their space

When it comes to floor plans, some builders claim to be flexible. However, when modifications are requested, it turns out they're really inflexible. That's not the case with Hilton Homes, says Kim Fyles, sales representative for Hilton's 7 Terry Fox Drive . . .

Posted: 2008-05-11

Waverley West lots going like hotcakes

Builders asking province for more

Booming demand for homes in Waverley West has builders rubbing their hands, partly with glee, partly with consternation about a supply of lots that has quickly dried up. Approximately one year after the first draw for building lots in a small . . .

Posted: 2008-05-11

History lives here

Renovated home combines heritage appeal with modern amenities

LIKE the street on which it resides, 227 Jamison Ave. is a charming reminder of Winnipeg's history. Add to that tens of thousands of dollars of renovations over the years, and much of the original three-bedroom structure has been turned . . .

Posted: 2008-05-11

Original Gift Idea: The FlowerBox

The Flowerbox is an original gift idea and a true design object. In this video clip we take a closer look at this surprising, well-designed, box of plants that hang on your . . .

Posted: 2008-05-08

Don't panic: stuff underneath old carpet just varnish

QUESTION -- I'm refinishing the stairs in my turn-of-the-century home, and when I pulled off the carpet I found this black stuff underneath. I don't think it's paint. What could it be? ANSWER -- This could be one of two . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Put your junk to good use

Don't toss out your key to clutter control

Before you toss out another thing, look at it in a new light. You might just be chucking the key to clutter control. Woman's Day offers 25 no-cost ways to get organized. Among them: Utensil crock or sturdy wide-mouth vase: In the . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Downplaying the TV

Pop-up units, cabinets, mirrors can all help it blend into decor

While great for entertainment, television sets don't make appealing decorative pieces for the home. As prices have dropped, sales of large, flat-screen TVs have mushroomed -- and so has the challenge of where to put them for designers and homeowners. Unlike . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Take care with pressure-treated wood

New arsenic-free types can still cause problems if used incorrectly

OTTAWA -- Arsenic isn't an element that enjoys a good public relations image. That's why the American and Canadian lumber industries voluntarily halted consumer sales of all pressure-treated wood containing arsenic-bearing chemicals four years ago. Trouble is, the new, arsenic-free, pressure-treated . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Make the most of home spa experience

Soothing music, few nice spa recipes

With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's time to turn your home into spa central for the woman who does so much! 1. Perhaps the most important part of the home spa experience is being sure you have uninterrupted quiet . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04