22 November 2013

Interior Painting Tips

a guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve One of the easiest ways to change the feel of your home is to change its colors. Painting is the way to go, however many of us seem to have…

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8 November 2013

Home Improvement Tips

A guest post by Michael Adams edited by Deb Villeneuve

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4 November 2013

Maximizing Storage

A guest post by Michael Adams edited by Deb Villeneuve Using your imagination you can change the way your home looks as well as maximizing storage space to work with. As we age and spend more time in…

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23 October 2013

A touch of wood inside the house

When it comes to decorating, it can be a challenge to make the decorative accessories work with the necessities (such as floors, walls, cupboards, etc.) . Wood, with its natural beauty can blend in…

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16 July 2013

Made to measure bungalow

It takes more than a cottages to…

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28 March 2013

Chalet plus garage

Inspired by numerous requests…

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7 March 2013

Home Improvement and upkeep

A guest post from Grace Baily edited by Deb Villeneuve Home Improvement Ideas There are many ways in which one can improve the home where he or she lives but in general there are three things that…

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28 February 2013

Single storey revisited

Starting with inspiration from…

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19 January 2013

House Plan of the Week: “Improved Vistas”

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20 September 2012

Accessible Housing By Design – Make Your Living Space More Livable

As we grow up, grow older or welcome new people into our homes, our needs as homeowners can change. A house that is designed, built or renovated according to the principles of universal design can…

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12 September 2012

Homeowners’ Workbook: 10 Steps to a Kitchen Remodel

Eclectic Kitchen design by Philadelphia General Contractor Kenny Grono You've decided…

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18 August 2012

Plan of the Week: “Picture Perfect Country Cottage!”

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15 July 2012

Unexpected Renovation Budget-Busters

Source: homedesigndirectory.com.au via Drummond…

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29 June 2012

5 Kitchen Improvements to Enhance Aesthetics and Improve Resale Value

Nowhere else in the home does design and functionality need to be more harmonious than in the kitchen. This is the most-used room of the house, one where we spend most of our leisure time, one that…

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20 June 2012

Cabinets exposed

Knowledge is power and a basic knowledge of how kitchen cupboards are built will allow you to differentiate between the various types and help you to decide on which option best suits your needs.…

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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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25 February 2012

House Plan of the Week: New and Improved Favourite Chalet

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18 October 2011

10 Safety Tips to Remember When Using a Wood Burning Stove

A wood burning stove that is properly installed and carefully maintained can provide the warmth and comfort you need in winter. Wood burning stoves also provide the perfect heating alternative when…

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11 October 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Automated Bathroom Lighting

When was the last time you stumbled out of bed in the middle of the night to the call of nature? Or tip-toed to the kitchen for a late night snack or something to drink? Toe-kick lighting in the…

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30 September 2011

Decor: The Best Upgrades for Your Money

Designers at HGTV share the best upgrades for your money... "The key to any new-build is the upgrades,but they can cost a fortune. A lot of them are worth spending the money, however, because they're…

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