Trees, shrubs have purpose

A reader of my Tree Care articles called and asked why I focus the content of my articles on problems with trees and shrubs rather than the benefits? The reader's point is well taken. In my business, when there are . . .

Posted: 2008-04-13

Be sure to inspect your home inspector

Without provincial or federal legislation, consider certification carefully

Answer -- After reading fellow columnist Doug Brown's recent article on the state of the CFL Players' Association, I felt compelled to update readers in regard to previous columns in this space dedicated to licensing and certification of home inspectors. . . .

Posted: 2008-04-13

Sold!

Maples Address: 34 Herron Rd. Asking Price: $189, 900 Sold Price: $225, 750 Taxes: $2, 683 Square Footage: 1, 160 Bedrooms: 3 + 1 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 56 x 100 Listing Agents: Geoff Regan Archambault, Century 21 Advanced Realty, 997-1761 (Geoff) / 995-1761 (Regan) Lindenwoods Address: 3111-197 Victor . . .

Posted: 2008-04-13

In like a Tiger

Fairway Woods hits Grand Slam with Phase 1, starts work on Phase 2

Less than a year after opening its first phase, Fairway Woods Condomiums is getting ready to begin construction on its second phase. "Market demand has dictated that we begin our second phase ahead of schedule, " says Realty Executives' Ken Clark, . . .

Posted: 2008-04-13

Beyond the basics

High ceilings, carefully picked colours add touch of flair to show home

Think of a new home composed largely of standard features, and the terms drab and uninspired -- whether warranted or not -- come to mind. That's not remotely the case with the standard plans offered by A S Homes, . . .

Posted: 2008-04-13

Stage right

From sad to welcoming, decorator's touch made home marketable

MONTREAL -- Brian Siqueira's house was making him blue. The wrong shade of blue. The Montreal businessman had been trying to sell his four-bedroom for two years with no luck. Little did he realize the wrong paint palette was keeping . . .

Posted: 2008-04-13

No two renovation estimates are the same

Question: " What does it cost to do a renovation these days" That's a good question and one of the most frequently asked of professional renovators by home owners. Unfortunately, it's not one that is easily answered . The costs to do a . . .

Posted: 2008-04-06

Recycled wood 'antique of future'

A warm, weathered and planet-friendly way to bring character to a room

Some aficionados chuckle at the notion of calling recycled wood an emerging trend. After all, it's been around since the first time someone picked up a fallen branch and made something out of it. But reusing old wood in new ways . . .

Posted: 2008-04-06

Good fence, good cover keys to pool safety

Q: We purchased a new home with a built-in pool. Do you have any safety tips? A: There are a couple easy home improvements to ensure pool safety. First, get an ornamental iron fence with a locking gate that surrounds . . .

Posted: 2008-04-06

Labour of Love

Couple restores River Heights home to former glory - and beyond

Growing up in River Heights, Neil Sullivan developed a love for old houses. That's why he couldn't let the house at 160 Kingsway be demolished five years ago. At Thanksgiving dinner that year, a realtor friend of the family had . . .

Posted: 2008-04-06