Refresh your space in less than a weekend with these 11 tips. Add Some Wow – Add some glam to your powder room with affordable new features, such as a dramatic mirror or glass and chrome accent shelves. Boost Cabinet Efficiency – Add pull-out shelves to deep cabinets to keep necessities in order and viewable. Equipping…
Wardrobe Check School clothes get a real grilling each year as a result of constant laundering, so it’s a good idea to audit your closet stocks for items that are completely unsalvageable and make sure you’ve got everything you need for September. Check that clothes and school shoes still fit each child well (and room…
Wall-to-wall carpeting, with its many styles, textures, designs, and types of construction, is the most popular choice of floor covering for homes, and it enhances the look of most living spaces. Using it on stairs and in living rooms, family rooms, and bedrooms can make your home a more desirable and cozy place to live. When…
You may not have the money to remodel your home to save energy. However there is one simple thing to do, you can fix air leaks with weather-stripping and caulking. Seal up cracks between your toasty interior and windy exterior. This can greatly reduce your homes energy usage through more efficient heating and cooling. Of…
The holiday celebrated on the first Monday of August — giving many, but not all Canadians a mid-summer, long weekend — is known by many names. It’s British Columbia Day in Canada’s western-most province and Natal Day in Nova Scotia. But in Ontario, the holiday Monday is known by more than one name. Ottawa celebrates Colonel By Day and it’s…
We’re a little more than halfway through the year and it might be time to revisit some of those New Year’s plans you made. For some, those goals might have included an interior renovation or two, as part of a desire to keep your home feeling fresh and exciting. There have been exciting developments in…
Hardwood—just the word evokes images of charm, richness, and classic looks. Wood floors last a lifetime and gain “character” with age. Board Widths. Select from narrow strips (less than three inches), wider planks (more than three inches), parquet squares, and—a new option—squares and rectangles. The traditional choice, strips, give the illusion of more space, while…
Sourcing a “green” product for a purchase like carpet might not seem like a big deal, but we spend about 90 per cent of our time indoors. The materials and chemical treatments that go into making many consumer products affect our indoor air quality. When it comes to floor coverings, kids are especially at risk…
No room is quite as multifunctional as the kitchen. The hub of the home, this space has evolved from a strictly utilitarian unit into a versatile room to prepare food, entertain guests and share meals. If you’re looking to do a kitchen remodel, keep in mind that a successful kitchen design needs to blend functionality…
