Homes
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
No herculean task
According to Greek mythology, Hercules was a mighty hero who completed 12 tasks considered impossible such as killing various monsters with multiple heads or bodies, stealing golden apples and making off with Amazon Queen Hippolyta's girdle.
Homes
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
These plants more than just pretty faces
It's easy to forget that plants are useful for more than just pretty backyards and Valentine's Day bouquets. They provide crucial medicine and sustenance, building materials and even birth control.
Homes
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
Reveal Spray Mop a bargain at $30
Did you spend days of your childhood on your hands and knees, washing floors, then applying two nice fresh coats of wax?
Gardening
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
From Canada to Ireland, garden treasures await
Looking over the back fence has always been a popular activity, especially amongst gardeners. Recently they've expanded their horizons by peering into gardens on the other side of town, across the country and across the "pond."
Homes
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
Let us sweeten home deal
For years, the London Home Builders' Association has considered part of its role to educate Londoners about the residential housing industry. Such education is provided as a support for Londoners in their quest for a new home or their desire to renovate an existing one.
Homes
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
Add zing to your office with these fun touches
It's that time of year again.
Homes
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
A/C needs checkup for summer’s start
Believe it or not, hot weather is coming, and when it arrives, many of us will rely on central air conditioning to keep our homes cool.
Homes
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
Design hotbed shoppers’ delight
Istanbul is one of my favourite cities, and Sam and I have just spent a fabulous week shopping, sightseeing and gathering inspiration for our next projects during the first in what is hoped to be annual Istanbul Shopping Festival.
Gardening
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
Spring good time to divide many perennials
One of the most rewarding aspects of perennial gardening is the fact most plants increase in size over the years.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Hope you’re ready to toss containers
Something needs to be said about those plastic kitchen containers we all use.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Cats, not cat burglars
Are your pets jeopardizing your home's security?
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Yours for just US$14.5 million
Five thousand tonnes of local stone went into the construction of this spectacular ranch that has been featured in magazines such as Town & Country and Western Interiors & Design.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
It’s not just easy to be green, it can become a lifestyle, too
Contrary to what Kermit the Frog solemnly declared 40 years ago, it's actually easy being green.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Homebuyers offered freebies
Purchasing a home just got a little sweeter for London homebuyers.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Owning own home an achievable dream
For many, owning a home represents personal and financial success and the feeling of having something all yours - a home where your personal style will tell the world who you are. A place where you make the rules.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Tapping into trends
After this winter of our discontent, the annual Canada Blooms provided plenty of pop in new plants, designs and tools. Though gardeners do love digging in, they also enjoy sitting and admiring the results of their green thumbs. To make more time to gaze from the gazebo instead of sweating in the sun, several cool tools were featured.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Ignore rules at your peril
Q: Some people just don't get it. Why can't they just follow our condo rules that explain very clearly how to put out garbage bags and recycling? I shudder every week when I think about garbage day. I never know what is going to be left behind to pick up after the garbage and recycle trucks depart. Could you please address the problems that occur because of owners who do not take the time to put their trash out properly? Thanks!
Gardening
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Wait soon over for lenten rose
Winter in cold-weather areas can be excruciating for gardeners. While the garden outside sleeps, we're inside, pacing the floor and waiting for spring. Well, if you have Lenten roses in your garden, your wait will soon be over.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Proper ventilation ensures fresh air
Getting the proper amount of fresh air in your home is important, especially if anyone in your household has respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis or chronic colds. If your home is stuffy, has lingering odours or is humid in fall and winter, it is likely that your house does not have adequate ventilation.
Homes
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Medallion provides perfect backdrop
I admit I have a small addiction to shapewear. Perhaps it's the Virgo in me that continually seeks consistency and that is always on the quest for perfection, but I love the near-perfect backdrop that shapewear provides. No visible seams, no panty lines, no bulges caused by bra straps, just a soft, sheer drape of fabric.
Gardening
Last Updated: April 15, 2011 8:54pm
Your garden may be worth more in your assets than you realize
Most homeowners are ignorant about the hidden treasures in their gardens, with some plants and trees worth thousands of dollars, according to the co-founder of a horticultural assessment firm.
Homes
Last Updated: April 9, 2011 12:00am
Itching to grow
Canada Blooms, the country's biggest annual gardening gathering, was like a traditional bride this year -- decked out in something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
Homes
Last Updated: April 9, 2011 12:00am
Home a novelty for travelling Vannelli
It sounds like a cliched movie plot: musician digs out his last few dollars to go to L.A. and waits outside record company big shot's house, gets an audition, then gets signed to a major label.
Homes
Last Updated: April 9, 2011 12:00am
Qualified home inspector worth cost
Real estate agents will typically provide the names of at least three home inspectors in your area.
Homes
Last Updated: April 9, 2011 12:00am
Give home new life with exterior renos
Exterior renovations aren't just to breathe new life into a tired looking home. They can significantly reduce maintenance as well as improve the energy efficiency, security and general comfort of your home.