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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30 October 2010

Plan of the Week – “Craftsman gem for narrow lots”

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28 October 2010

Living Away From the Living Room

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27 October 2010

Creating an Attractive Universal Design Bath

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26 October 2010

Stay Right Where You Are – (Aging in Place)

By Tessa Holloway, North Shore News October 24, 2010 Peter Simpson had never thought too much about where the plugs in his house were located until he had a hernia operation. "Just a simple thing…

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23 October 2010

Plan of the Week – “Beautiful Boomer Bungalow!”

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22 October 2010

Low Flow Showers for $$$avings

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17 October 2010

Solar can be a marketable home improvement

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16 October 2010

Plan of the Week – “Elegant Manor”

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15 October 2010

12 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Green Building Product

A green building product better begin as a good product. Here’s what to look for before diving deeper into a product’s green claims. While the industry has made real progress in providing us with…

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14 October 2010

If you love: Minimalism

Do you like to go against the grain? Buck the trends? Perhaps you order black coffee when buffed-up lattes are all the rage. Perhaps you avoid that novel that you secretly admit looks good simply…

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13 October 2010

Fall Planting for Spring Flowers

Whether you are renovating or building a new home, few things are more inviting than swaths of spring flowers. Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are best planting in the fall. Our friends at…

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9 October 2010

Plan of the Week – “East Coast Inspiration”

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8 October 2010

Government of Canada Announces Funding to EQuilibrium(TM) Project in Ottawa

Tue Oct 05 14:00:11 2010 EDT OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Oct 5, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- A South Ottawa development today received Government of Canada funding to help improve the planning and design of…

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7 October 2010

The Facts About Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

With all the changes in lighting, it is great to see a comprehensive reference guide published for consumers.  The following article is a mere synopsis. If you have a thirst to be "enlightened" we…

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6 October 2010

Wabi-Sabi by Decolieu

This Dezeen feature home has unique features and a calm and pleasing interior. Lots of visual inspiration in this article!

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2 October 2010

Plan of the Week – “Graceful, Columned Bungalow”

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27 September 2010

Ensuite Ideas!

Looking for ideas for your master retreat? It doesn't matter if it is big or small, suitable for calisthetics or barrier free! Visit our friends at Houzz for some inspiration for layout and decor!…

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