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<p>Design Recipes</p><p>The use of black furniture is a bold but elegant choice in this bedroom.</p>

Ten design trends to watch for in 2018

Cathy Hobbs
December 23

Renovation & Design

This is a holiday scene you might see in Colonial Williamsburg, Va., this month, as interpreter Dennis Montgomery walks past the Prentis House, which is decorated in swags made with natural materials. (Photos by John McDonnell / Washington Post)

Festive holiday influence trumps history

Jura Koncius
December 23

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Blissing out on botanicals

Colleen Zacharias
December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>Marc&rsquo;s south-side addition exterior complete, finished by Render Construction with matching vinyl siding and the introduction of faux, which was also included in a lineal pattern on the existing portion of the house</p></p></p>

Staying on schedule with winter looming

Marc LaBossiere
December 23

Renovation & Design

For the past five years, Ken Gallant has decorated his home with a spect5acular Christmas light display to entertain friends and neighbours, as well as raise funds for the Children's Wish Foundation. (Supplied photos)

And the winner is...

Willy Williamson
December 22

Renovation & Design

<p>Submitted</p><p>Laurie Mustard's cousin's Glenn and Frank and their older sister Janie hanging out under the Christmas tree circa 1950s. </p>

One man's trash...

Laurie Mustard
December 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Alex Schuldtz / The Holmes Group files</p><p>Ice damming can damage eavestroughs and/or cause water to back up underneath shingles, possibly leading to structural damage and mould.</p>

Roof icing problem fixable from outside or inside

Ari Marantz
December 16

Renovation & Design

<p>courtesy of ibulb.org</p><p>Fresh-cut flowers are a great gift alternative, as they brighten the home over the holidays.</p>

Personalize gifts to avoid them gathering dust

Nicole Anzia
December 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Soak egg-covered dishes with detergent, followed by rinsing and scraping the item before putting it in the dishwasher.</p>

Baked-on messes solved with a good soak

Rena Nerbas 
December 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Krylon</p><p>Krylon makes a spray paint designed to stick to plastic without having to sand or prime first.</p>

Getting the best result on painting an old chair

Jeanne Huber
December 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Sarah Dorio / The Associated Press files</p><p>Designer Brian Patrick Flynn suggests less-messy Armstrong&rsquo;s do-it-yourself tongue-and-groove wood plank systems to cover popcorn ceilings.</p>

There's no more pop in popcorn ceilings

Megan Alderton
December 16

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