Installing Your Dream Floor: 2024 trends and optionsSeptember 25, 2024by Lawrence CummerCurrent economic times may have transformed homeowners into more cautious consumers, but installing a dream floor isn’t out of reach. What it takes is careful consideration about materials, aesthetic choices and a…
Style and Performance: Garage Door 101May 2, 2024by Lawrence CummerIn the slightly more than a century since overhead garage doors were invented, a lot has changed in the world — and this mainstay of most homes has evolved with it. Today,…
INTERIOR DOORS AND MOULDINGS: IT’S IN THE DETAILSAugust 25, 2023by Lawrence Cummer“God is in the details.” Those words attributed to German-born architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are sound advice in both architecture and room design. Small, simple details can ultimately have a…
A CASTLE WITHOUT A KEYMay 10, 2023by Lisa GordonFor 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…
Change is UnderfootSeptember 1, 2022by Lisa GordonNew 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…
Cladding ConsiderationsMay 26, 2022by Lisa GordonHome 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…
Home For The Holidays; How To Spruce Up Your Front EntranceDecember 23, 2021by Teresa ChristineOften when seasons change, so too does the décor in front of the home. Here are a few ways to add some depth, character or comfort to your front entrance. Holiday Décor…
Faucets and Fixture Design InnovationsOctober 27, 2021by Lawrence CummerFaucets and Fixture Design Innovations Kitchens and bathrooms are perennial home improvement favourites but sprucing them up doesn’t always demand bank-breaking changes. A big impact can be created with small but important…
OUTDOOR LIVING IS MORE THAN A TRENDAugust 24, 2021by Teresa ChristineIt is no secret that pandemic restrictions have prioritized the need for Canadians to make home improvements, including the design of functional outdoor living spaces. Though many regional restrictions have eased, it’s…
Your Door to a New Garage AestheticMay 21, 2021by Lawrence CummerGarages have moved steadily away from merely being a home for one’s car into an extension of the home. With that move, of course, garage door design and performance have become more…
