18 January 2011

Architectural Tourism – Harbin International Festival of Ice and Snow

Some architectural styles are classic while others are more temporary in nature. The Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin China paradoxically combines the two, except the temporary nature is…

17 January 2011

Will new mortgage rules trigger winter buying?

The new rules being introduced by the Canadian Real Estate Association could be just the incentive for young home-buyers to get off the fence, as indicated in today's Globe and Mail...

15 January 2011

Plan of the Week – New Release: “A Modern Statement”

14 January 2011

Drummond House Plans – Best Price Guarantee Explained

Have you ever looked at a Drummond House Plan and had a sense of déjà vu, a sense that you have seen it before? You are not imagining things. Our plans are extremely popular and you may find…

11 January 2011

Good-bye incandescent bulbs, hello mercury

The most popular sizes of incandescent light bulbs will disappear from most store shelves in B.C. within the next few weeks and the most common replacement lights cost up to 10 times more to buy.…

10 January 2011

Decor – Wallpaper as Art

The Cross' Peter Wilds on New Patterns and Textures...

8 January 2011

Plan of the Week – “Perfect Porches!”

7 January 2011

Kitchen Layouts – A vote for the good old galley!

Thanks to Houzz contributor, Rebekah Zaveloff, for this wonderful article revisiting and often overlooked kitchen layout. "For some reason, the galley kitchen layout has lost popularity in recent…

6 January 2011

Indoor Air Quality

With Canadians spending more than 90% of their time indoors, much of it at home, the "healthiness" of their home is a serious issue. Poor indoor air can have a detrimental impact on people's…

4 January 2011

Radon – A Guide for Canadian Homeowners

3 January 2011

Design 2011: Trends to Build On

It's the time of year when forecasters announce trends for the upcoming year. Several interesting trends for home design have recently caught my eye, and whether or not they are the trends that are…

2 January 2011

Minimalist Modern House Tour

Clean lines, ample light and open spaces define photographer Rob Fiocca's house. See how classic modern furniture, custom pieces and a carefully curated collection of art and accessories exude…