Colour Trends: Seeing Red in a Whole New WayCanadians may be seeing red more often in 2012, but it won’t just be on their January credit statements, according to those who set the colour trends.
After years of muted tones, dictated in part by the world economy and politics, decorators have declared it’s time to inject a bit of colour into our lives.
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TV Wall Mounting Tips for DIY'ers(NC)—Are you looking to get the sleek look of a wall-mounted TV but worried you won't be able to install it yourself? There is a common misconception among flat-screen TV owners that mounting your TV on the wall is a complicated project, when in fact, it's much easier than you may think. Sanus, a leading maker of mounts and accessories, off ...
Starter Home Feeling Gone with Clever PlanningI love stories like this one, where creativity trumps wads of money and choices about living overcome fears about resale value.
When designer Jennifer Brouwer first met John and Jane, a professional couple in their late 30s with two pre-teen children, they were intent on “upsizing” to a larger home, pa ...
Garden Picks for Condo DwellersNo land? No problem!
Living in a condo doesn’t mean you can’t get your hands a little dirty in a garden. You just need to adapt your techniques to your available space.
Sarah Battersby, one of the two sister masterminds behind the Toronto Gardens blog, says condo gardening isn’t as challenging as you may think. “I ...
Top 5 Unique Ways to Add Art to Your CondoSpruce up sparse spaces and bland walls with these creative takes on art.
1: Create a personalized painting from your photo
Commissioning a custom art piece is an investment — but it doesn’t have to be a large one. Canon has launched Artworks, a service that turns your simple photograph into a b ...
New Recipes for Updating the KitchenWhat’s cooking in kitchens? Simpler styling, hidden appliances and a bit of colour to make life interesting, to name just a few things.
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Fancy is fading.
Kitchens are moving away from ornate looks such as Tuscan and French country in favour of more transitional design, a trend Betty Nair ...
Condo sales and renovations are on the rise across Canada and many people face stringent Board regulations on large–scale unit renovations, such as adding another bathroom. Saniflo's above–floor plumbing technology enables a full or half bathroom installation with minimal renovations, which meets standard property provisions and is perfect for condo owners.
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Is it time to move out or build up?“There are many mortgage and line of credit options to help make moving or renovating easier,” sa ...
According to Re/MAX, "It all starts at the curb" meaning that renovating the exterior of your home can get you a higher return on your renovating dollar over the average popular renovations.