These stars of high summer take a little care, but plant them soon and you’ll be so glad you did
When something is right
DIY'er Krista Wells takes her sense of style to her summer home
A house on the hill
Brigus home offers hints of nostalgia and a nautical theme
Living the Dream
Many people dream about buying a boat when the kids leave home or when they retire. Here's what you need to know to get started.
Greenhouse Effect - Lengthening Your Gardening Season
A decade ago, in early February, my long-suffering spouse and I were considering buying a house in Scotts Bay. There was a south-facing greenhouse built onto...
The Look of the Irish
When it comes to St. Paddy's Day, many people imagine they have an Irish grandmother… and perhaps in part they do.
Feeling the Burn at Home
During a typical Atlantic Canadian winter and what passes for early spring here, the fireplace and a good book are far more appealing than shovelling the car...
Privacy Please
In decades past, bathrooms in middle-class homes rarely served more than a pragmatic function. But for most homeowners today, the room has become a haven from...
Snow Breeze
Clearing snow by hand is hard work; worse, it's dangerous work. The Heart and Stroke Foundation advises anyone with a heart problem to consult a physician...
The Beleaguered Gardener
Nature, it seems at times, likes nothing better than to knock us humans down a notch or two, particularly when we purport to "improve" her handiwork by...
Deep Rock House
When architects Niall Savage and Rayleen Hill planned the design of this home, on a point of land near Hubbards, NS, they were careful to make the distinction...