8 February 2011

Take a Seat at the New Kitchen-Table Island

Hybrid Kitchen Islands Swap Storage for a Table-Like Look and More Seating  Lately, a whole lot of kitchen islands are starting to look an awful lot like kitchen tables. Sure, furniture-style legs…

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4 February 2011

Bathroom Decor – What to use for the shower floor

You have finally selected your bath tile, but do you know what you are using for the shower floor? This surface is an important detail that shouldn't be overlooked. It is an opportunity to unify the…

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2 February 2011

Up on the roof: Those darn ice dams

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31 January 2011

Special Report: Interior Design News From Cologne

Paul Anater, a designer and blogger of impeccable taste had the great fortune of attending the IMM in Cologne, Germany. Thanks to Houzz for providing an excellent forum for "idea books" for all of…

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30 January 2011

Ten Myths About the New Energy-efficient CFL Light Bulbs

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28 January 2011

Decor – 30 Beautiful and Relaxing Bathroom Design Ideas

Relaxation can be achieved in a variety of forms. For today we put together a collection of 30 amazing bathroom designs that are meant to release pressure. Whether it is the shape of the bathtub that…

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26 January 2011

The Importance of Bathroom and Kitchen Fans

Bathroom and kitchen fans are an important part of your home's ventilation system. They remove odours from your house, which improves indoor air quality. They also remove moisture, which decreases…

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25 January 2011

Kitchen Layouts: Ideas for U-Shaped Kitchens

The U-shaped kitchen lends itself to high-efficiency cooking: You can often pivot on one toe as you spin around from refrigerator to sink to stove. A good friend and accomplished cook swears by this…

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23 January 2011

How to choose green building materials

At DrummondHousePlans, we scour the web for resources for you. With so much discussion about eco-friendly and green building options, it is great to see articles that are more factual than full of…

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20 January 2011

Design Details: Raise a red lantern!

Add a Beautiful Lantern for Warm Welcome, Classic Style or a Touch of Romance Long before there was an electric lamp post on every corner, visitors relied on lanterns hung outside homes to light…

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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…

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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.…

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10 January 2011

Decor – Wallpaper as Art

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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31 December 2010

We want your natural corks!

A lot of corks will be popping this evening, you may want to think about some creative recycling! An Ontario company specializes in the recycling of natural cork.

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29 December 2010

A satisfied customer from Kentucky !

Here is a message I got through the "Email your comments to our President & CEO" link on our Web site:

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20 December 2010

Decor – The History of Holiday Wreaths

You probably adorn your door with a wreath during the holidays. But do you know why? Here’s a little history lesson to help you learn the significance of the holiday wreath.

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16 December 2010

Popular Design Details of 2010

Are you looking for inspiration for how to customize your decor? One of our favourite sources is Houzz which provides a treasure trove of ideas. One of their contributors has provided a fun…

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