Want to spice up your kitchen? Looking for a little luxury? Maybe a quieter dishwasher? An oven that can do more? Or some gear that will ease life and add...
Home Accessible Home
Elmer King doesn’t actually need the elevator he installed in his home on Paper Mill Lake just outside Halifax. And he doesn’t need wider doorways, a ramp and...
Neighbourhood Watch
“I don’t like those trees,” I said to my long-suffering spouse as we stood in the front yard contemplating the to-do list. “They’re going to come down as soon...
They made a garden
A group of enthusiasts transform the plantings around their condo from boring to beautiful
Falling for the season
It may be autumn, but there’s plenty to do in the garden
No Monthly Energy Bills
It is a frigid winter day in Bathurst, NB, but inside the EcoPlusHome, the Kenny family is cozy and warm. And thanks to an integrated component system that...
Stacking Up
From the kitchen window at the Wild Caraway restaurant in Advocate Harbour, NS, chef/proprietor Andrew Aitken can see the fanciful firewood wall he built last...
The Layered Look
IT’S NO SECRET we decorators love to switch things up. The change of season equals change of décor, especially with Christmas just around the bend. Don’t kid...
Let There Be (Enough) Light
"Years ago, they just slapped a centre light in the middle of the room and that was that," says Chris MacQuarrie, casting her eyes around the room. "No...
Step by (Comfortable) Step
There are those who say that carpeting has gone the way of the dodo. Jeff Redden doesn’t agree.
“It’s true that most new builds are going with hard surfaces...
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Counter Culture
When it comes to countertops, you’ve got plenty of materials to choose from. Here’s a quick primer to help you sort through your options.