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Baeumler: Some tools of the trade for Christmas giving

Bryan Baeumler December 2, 2011

I’m a pretty easy guy to buy for at Christmas — usually the only thing on my list is some time at home with my family and a box of Purdy’s Hedgehogs.

C&J: Festive fireplaces: Getting to the hearth of the matter

Colin and Justin December 2, 2011

The fireplace is an aspect of home design that often plays second fiddle to the Christmas tree during the festive season.

Lenny Kravitz is ‘worth watching’

Vicky Sanderson December 2, 2011

Celebrities who suddenly develop a “passion” for design and unleash it on everything from perfume to high heels to reclining chairs...

Maxwell: Old homes have something to teach us

Steve Maxwell December 2, 2011

Most every autumn, my wife and I spend a few days in a beautiful old mansion hotel, and every year I come back rested, refreshed and puzzled.

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C&J: A picture perfect royal tableau Colin and Justin  

An encounter with David Beckham and Prince Harry in a Chelsea pub inspire Colin and Justin to outline the perfect tableaus...

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Canadians take centre stage at IDS Vicky Sanderson  

The wattage of international stars did not outshine the luminosity of Canadian designers, architects and artisans.

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Travis: Graduating to “way cool” with ombre paint technique Debbie Travis  

One of the trends we are seeing this year is ombre glass.

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Pelletier painting is of good quality John D. Sewell  

You have a nice painting by Pierre Jacques Pelletier who was born in 1869 in Clermont-Ferrand in France.

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Aaon: Badly placed fences make angry neighbours Bob Aaron  

Misplaced fence causes thousands of dollars in legal fees with no winners.

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Dupuis: The best idea I never stole Stephen Dupuis  

One of the best ideas I never stole was the idea that has evolved into Destination Renovation.

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Hume: Queen survives attack of the Condo MonsterHume: Queen survives attack of the Condo Monster Christopher Hume  

Controversial condo complex can’t match the exuberance of its 19th-century street mates, but it isn’t a neighbourhood...

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Senior home thinks ‘outside the box’ David Hayes  

Hesperus Village has its roots in the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner who founded the Waldorf education system.

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Smart meter retrofit causing confusion Gerry Hyman  

Weather a condo board can unilaterally decide on installing smart meters in an older condominium is complex.

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New York’s Big Duck draws in the tourists Jennifer Wilson  

Originally built as a place to sell duck eggs, this Flanders, New York landmark attracts visitors to Long Island.

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Macerating toilet can be installed just about anywhere Steve Maxwell  

How do you install a bathroom where drain pipes don’t exist?

Evocative images captured from the air Ellen Moorhouse  

Industrial waste is usually out of sight and out of mind, just like our household garbage, once it’s abandoned curbside or...

Obituary: Ali Sikelo worked to free Malawi Peggy MacKenzie  

Ali Sikelo left a comfortable life in Toronto to help free his homeland, Malawi. When he died there in July, the country... (0)

Fireplace creates sense of warmth and style David Ferguson  

Homeowner fortunate to be able to centre the focal point within their living room arrangement.

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35 and counting for New in Homes Gale Beeby  

The first edition of New in Homes appeared in October of 1977.

Vintage shower-curtain hooks on a dime Marc Atiyolil  

Q: I am redecorating my bathroom and I’m on the lookout for chic finds. I have an antique claw-foot tub that doubles as a...

Robin's Nest: Kitchen United Robin Siegerman  

A crummy kitchen layout is like a low level headache: It’s possible to live with it, but life is much happier when it’s...

Greenwin honoured for lifetime of contribution to rental market Jennifer Brown  

After 60 years in the residential rental housing and commercial real estate market, the founders of Greenwin were recently...

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Simple changes will make unit ‘sizzle’ Donna Jean MacKinnon  

Helen plans to purchase new furniture for the 1,098-square-foot condominium she is purchasing from plans.

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