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<p>Lee Reich / AP Photo files</p><p>Grandparent gardening is an ideal way to teach children how to grow vegetables, and themselves, while pondering great truths.</p>

Help kids grow through gardening

Maureen Gilmer
December 30

Renovation & Design

<p>&ldquo;I like to follow the architecture and let the interior design enhance that,&rdquo; says interior designer Markie Nelson. &ldquo;Here the first concept is urban, more industrial, very contemporary.&rdquo; On the completely re-imagined first floor, Nelson started with &ldquo;the perfect porcelain tile for the fireplace&rdquo; (Eleganza from Oregon Tile &amp; Marble, 24-by-48 inches) and 10-inch plank whitewashed oak floors, and &ldquo;decided colours from there.&rdquo; (Steve Ringman/The

No stones to throw in this open, glass house

Sandy Deneau Dunham
December 30

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<p>Walters Gardens Inc.</p><p>Allium Millenium, a hardy ornamental onion, has been named the 2018 perennial plant of the year by the Perennial Plant Association.</p>

Colour's supporting role in flower beds

Colleen Zacharias
December 30

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>The isolation booth showcases a yellow burlap-like upholstered exterior for decorative purposes with Plexiglas on the upper sections.</p>

Recording booth gets personal touch

Marc LaBossiere
December 30

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Todd Lewys / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>The bright, spacious living room features high-grade natural maple laminate in excellent condition, which flows throughout the living space.</p>

Downsizing doesn't have to be a compromise

Todd Lewys
December 30

Renovation & Design

<p>Supplied</p><p>Kelly and Jocelyn&rsquo;s home on Shakespeare Bay, complete with inflatable characters. </p>

Decorated homes brighten the holidays

Laurie Mustard
December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>Deb Lindsey / Washington Post Files</p><p>For a rich flavour, add a little vanilla to the batter and use buttermilk instead of milk or water.</p>

Perfecting pancakes every time

Reena Nerbas 
December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>Adrian Shellard / Carrier</p><p>Heat recovery ventilators bring in dry outside air to replace damp inside air that is expelled at the same time. Some of the heat from the outgoing air is recaptured to heat the incoming air. </p>

Clearing the air on proper HRV settings

Ari Marantz 
December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>PAT MCGRATH / OTTAWA CITIZEN FILES</p><p>Purchasing a wire wreath frame will help you get started on a personalized piece for your door.</p>

How to make your Christmas decorations stand out


December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>Ikea</p><p>Nisse folding chair.</p>

Guests deserve to sit pretty

Lindsey M. Roberts
December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>Dave Sidaway / Montreal Gazette files</p><p>Concrete sinks are expected to gain in popularity in 2018.</p>

Make your list and check it twice for 2018

Lanny McInnes
December 23

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