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Lisa Gordon

You’re Getting Warmer

It happens every year: One day, we wake up to find that summer is but a memory. The nip of fall is in the air. Crisp days are filled with leaves that are falling faster than the temperature. Before you know it, it’s time to move indoors once again.

Clean and Contemporary

Looking for a quick and effective update for your living space? Opportunity is knocking in the form of stylish new interior doors and updated mouldings.

Al Fresco Living

As we move into the summer of 2024, more and more people are enjoying their outdoor spaces to the fullest. Whether it’s time for a complete makeover or just a tweak by…

THE WORD ON LUMBER

The Canadian lumber market saw its fair share of challenges in 2023. Now, as 2024 unfolds, the future is anything but cut and dried. The national lumber market is influenced by many…

WARMER WALLS

Get ready to cozy up to warmer walls this fall. The cool grey tones that dominated over the last several years are slowly giving way to warm hues that embody all of…

STYLISH SECTIONALS

Do you need your garage door to conserve energy? Enhance your home’s stylish beauty? Match its exterior wood cladding? No problem – there’s a garage door for that. This summer, a collection…


A CASTLE WITHOUT A KEY

For an increasing number of homeowners, style starts at the front door. And beyond the door itself, the choice of hardware – from locks to handles to hinges – is key to…

DU CHANGEMENT SOUS NOS PIEDS

Photo : Produits de bâtiment Taiga Aux quatre coins du Canada, les constructeurs de maisons neuves poursuivent sur leur élan, mais la folie des rénovations pourrait s’estomper chez les consommateurs qui retournent…

PAINTING A BRIGHT FUTURE

Photo courtesy of Para Paints With Covid-19 receding in the rearview mirror, the paint and coatings industry is refocusing on the bright future that lies ahead in 2023. As the world reinvents…

Change is Underfoot

New homes continue to be built across Canada, but the whirlwind of DIY renovations could be winding down as people return to work following the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, we take a look…

Le revêtement extérieur fait actuellement un retour à la nature. Les nuances de gris foncé, de vert et de brun ont la cote. À l’opposé, le blanc éclatant revient à la mode,…

Cladding Considerations

Home exteriors are getting back to nature these days, with an emphasis on earth tones like dark grey, green and brown. At the opposite end of the spectrum, crisp white is making…

Making a Grand Entrance

Home renovations are still going strong for 2022, with people spending more time at home due to the ongoing pandemic. New windows and doors continue to be popular upgrades that add value…

KEEPING THE PEACE

According to the 1861 census, 84 per cent of Canadians lived in a rural area. By 2011, the tables had almost completely turned, with about 81 per cent of Canadians living in…

OUTER BEAUTY

As any prospective homebuyer knows, curb appeal is critical. A home’s exterior instantly conveys a sense of what to expect inside its walls, whether timeless elegance, welcoming warmth or contemporary minimalism. While…