5 April 2011

Setting up your digital entertainment centre

Digital entertainment is now commonplace in homes and digital equipment choices abound. Whether you choose a specific room for digital entertainment or incorporate it into the great room or family…

4 April 2011

Designs for living: Cheerful laundry rooms

Colorful, comfortable spaces make doing the laundry much more fun!

3 April 2011

Bunk room blast – a great kid space

Thanks to Twitter and Facebook, I sometimes have too much exposure to great ideas. Effective use of space is always a challenge so when I came across this blog post from August Fields it was a given…

2 April 2011

Plan of the Week – “Dual Master Suites”

31 March 2011

Energy Efficient New Homes – Grants and Incentives

Currently, although Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) does not offer incentives to new home buyers or new home builders, NRCan manages the EnerGuide Rating System, ENERGY STAR® for New Homes, and…

29 March 2011

Decor: Hang art like a pro

How to create the perfect display - and how to do it safely The joy of purchasing a new piece of art can quickly turn to stress when it comes time to hang it. How high should it be mounted on the…

27 March 2011

Decor: 9 Elements of Asian style

What are some ways to describe an Asian style interior? The words serene, peaceful, and Zen immediately come to mind. Although Asian design could be described as a fusion of styles, there are…

26 March 2011

Plan of the Week – “Unobstructed views”

25 March 2011

Earth Hour – A one-night stand or new mindset?

22 March 2011

The Pyramid of New Water Sources

Today is World Water Day and it just so happens that Jerry Yudelson, noted green building authority and author, has released a new conceptual tool to help people understand where water will come from…

20 March 2011

Plan of the Week – “Narrow Plan Panache”

17 March 2011

Decor: Green Brings a Room to Life

On St. Patrick's Day, it truly is all about green! And what a great color when used in interiors, one that is equally at home in modern spaces as it is traditional rooms, with the ability to bring a…