Fire Safety Checkup
Fire safety is an important part of home maintenance but is sometimes overlooked. Twice-annual checks of the important safety systems in your home will catch anything that needs attention before it fails. Kitchen appliances
Naturalistic Housing
The definition of naturalistic housing depends on the context of the architecture. The most common image that comes to mind is a rustic abode, perhaps a log home or a beach cottage. It's a
Planning a Stay-cation
This year, why not consider a local vacation instead of travelling abroad? There are a number of benefits from staying at home during your summer holidays. By avoiding hotels and air travel, you can
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. Summer is barbeque season and with its arrival the debate over
Joyful Paint Palettes
Soft neutrals like greige or cloud white are flexible enough to work in every room. Generally, a neutral backdrop can be accessorized with colour much easier than the opposite. It's good to know that each
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 that means they can hear you too. In this context,
Most desirable house features for 2021
A home is defined by how we use it which means it needs to fit our lifestyle and our expectations. We need them to be trouble-free, efficient, and comfortable. Modern houses are evolving from mere
Organizing the garage
Garages are usually low priority when it comes to cleaning and organizing. After all, it's a room for the car and trash pails, isn't it supposed to be a little bit rough? As a
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 it can be a mashup of incompatible theories. Today, the
A Kitchen Makeover to Beat the July Heat
Are you bored with your kitchen? Is a renovation out of the question? Consider a mini makeover! With some careful upgrades to the most touched pieces, and a colour shift with accessories, a makeover