31 May 2012

Lofty Spaces: Garages With Bonus Living Space

With many planning offices touting densification, the lowly garage has some lofty potential! In laneway settings, many cities now allow, or are looking into allowing the inclusion of a separate…

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22 May 2012

Bottoms Up: The Pros Picks For Top Toilets

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6 May 2012

Increase Closet Space By Storing Off-Season Items

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5 May 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Country Cottage Cachet”

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30 April 2012

Hide and Keep – Kitchen Storage Solutions

traditional kitchen design by…

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26 April 2012

Canadian Home Decor Planning Resources

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15 April 2012

Eight Elements of a Craftsman Kitchen

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14 April 2012

House Plan of the Week: “New Look For an Old Favourite”

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10 April 2012

8 Elements of an Asian-Style Kitchen

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9 April 2012

Increase Your Home’s Value With Hardwood Floors

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3 April 2012

The New (Smaller) Great Room

Subtle partitions can add intimacy to the classic open floor plan... 

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30 March 2012

Cost to build a garage

Inspired by Denis Chamberland's original article in French, translated by Deb Villeneuve

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28 March 2012

Fresh Paint is an Inexpensive and Effective Staging Technique

Experts recommend paint as a low-cost but effective way to stage your home for sale. When choosing colours for staging, it is time to set aside your own personal tastes. Showcase the characteristics…

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26 March 2012

How to Take Classic Wedgewood Blue in a New Decor Direction

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23 March 2012

Refresh the Look of Your Kitchen with Sink and Faucet Replacement

Kitchens tend to be the hub of the home and realtors agree that kitchen improvements are well worth the investment. Thankfully, there are a few kitchen updates that are neither expensive nor…

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20 March 2012

DIY Custom-Hued Chalk Paint For Decorating Fun

We are seeing more and more use of chalk paint used in decor to create space for notes or a blank canvas for young (and young-at-heart) artists. We have yet to test this DIY project but it comes from…

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19 March 2012

Guide to Incandescent Bulb Replacement

There is a good chance that you still have a few 60 watt incandescent light bulbs in your home. Even in the flurry to replace bulbs with CFL's, they are most likely lurking in your table and floor…

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15 March 2012

Bathrooms Can Brim With Style, Even on a Budget

Get a high-end look for your bathroom even if you are on a low-end budget with some helpful design tips.  

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7 March 2012

As We Prepare to “Spring Forward”, Reflect on the Benefits of Daylight

With Daylight Savings time approaching on March 11, it is a good time to reflect on light in the home. Realtors will attest to the value of a bright and welcoming home. Do you have any idea why the…

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6 March 2012

Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

Are you wondering how to freshen up your outdoor furniture? Chances are, you have all the ingredients you have right in your home to do so. Furniture & accessoriesOutdoor LivingMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricksDIY projects