Coffeehouse treats at home
Tasty coffee shop espresso drinks are a treat on a cold or rainy day. For variety, the mellow taste of a latte can be
Fire safety checkup
Fire safety is an important part of home maintenance that is sometimes overlooked. Twice-annual checks of the safety systems in your home will catch
Naturalistic Housing
The naturalistic housing is defined by architecture. The image that comes to mind is a rustic abode, perhaps a log home or a beach cottage.
Planning a Stay-cation
The first rule of a staycation--the idea of turning your home into a relaxation haven rather than battle against other tourists for the best
A charcoal or gas grill?
Known for imparting a smoky richness that pairs perfectly with charred fat and meat, barbeque is one of the most popular cooking techniques. Not
Joyful Paint Palettes
Finished decluttering and moving the furniture? Know what you want to keep in a room and have an idea of what you would like
Soundproofing for Condos
It's important to note that noise is a two-way annoyance: if you can hear your neighbours talk on the phone or watch a movie,
Easy, edible perennial gardens
One of the best styles of perennial gardening is to plant vegetables and herbs. Perennials are plants that go dormant in the winter and
Most desirable house features for 2021
Our homes are defined by how we use them. They need to fit our lifestyles and our expectations. We need them to be trouble-free,
Modular homes
In the early 1900's, a small mail-ordered house was a practical alternative to a custom-designed and site-built dwelling. Homeowners could order the entire structure,
Organizing the garage
Garages are usually last when it comes to cleaning and organizing, left for a day sometime after you have tackled everything else. After all,
Construction trends for 2021
Each generation of design takes cues from the past and incorporates them into visions for the present. Sometimes the result is brilliant. Other times