10 December 2010

Designs for Living – Documenting a well-traveled life

I love to hear tales of faraway places from those who are passionate about travel. Conversations like these make great table discussions and give everyone a chance to share their experiences. Using…

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9 December 2010

Design Style – Arts and Crafts

Love Craftsman house plans? Pulling off the style in a cohesive fashion requires just as much attention to interior decor. The "Arts and Crafts" style of interior is classic and timeless. This…

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4 December 2010

Holiday parody – On the 4th day of building…

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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2 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the first day of building…

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29 November 2010

Daily splash – creating a kid-friendly bathroom

Designing a kid-friendly bathroom can be a challenge. Color and pattern are great in small doses, but too much whimsy, and the room runs the risk of being quickly outgrown. We asked designer…

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27 November 2010

Plan of the Week – “Capture the Heart”

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25 November 2010

Modern Icons – The Noguchi Coffee Table

It's very tough to pick just one icon from all of the work of Isamu Noguchi, so I'm planning on sharing some of his other work, such as his oft-imitated lamps, in the future. I'd also love to share…

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23 November 2010

Backup Power For Your Home

The following list of topics pertaining to backup power for your home is covered in the About Your House — General Series from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).  

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22 November 2010

Kitchen decor trends 2011

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21 November 2010

Gas Fireplace Maintenance

Home maintenance is a must for preserving the value of one of your greatest assests and to assure the comfort and safety of your family. These days, many homes feature gas fireplaces for aesthetics…

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20 November 2010

Plan of the Week – “Bonus Bungalow”

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19 November 2010

Design Gallery – “Your home should make you happy”

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16 November 2010

4 design tips to brighten a dark kitchen

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12 November 2010

Double-duty recycling of building supplies

Whether you are doing a remodel, a renovation or building new, it is surprising to find how many useable materials end up in site dumpsters. It seems like such a shame but these items can be…

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10 November 2010

Decor – Fresh and festive guest bathroom

The perfect guest bathroom is a room outfitted with little luxuries!

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9 November 2010

Buying An Ethanol Fireplace – Check Out The Facts

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8 November 2010

Decor – How to Create a Relaxing Reading Nook

With the days getting shorter and the onset of winter, we may turn our attention to cozy indoor spaces. Room by roomInterior Design

5 November 2010

Ceilings – vaulted or cathedral?

In describing anything other than a flat ceiling, two terms are frequently used – vaulted and cathedral. So, what is the difference between the two terms? Not surprisingly, cathedral ceilings…

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3 November 2010

Participate in the creative process!

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2 November 2010

More single women are purchasing homes

Times are changing. Single women, whether career-first, single parents, or widowed are making up an ever-increasing portion of home buyers. We women tend to have different housing priorities than men…

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