Homes
Last Updated: December 31, 2011 12:00am
Bite back at winter
When winter starts to bite and so do those home-heating bills, home owners can fight back by taking some common-sense steps to cut down those expenses by making their homes more energy efficient.
Gardening
Last Updated: December 31, 2011 12:00am
Improvements a year-round goal
May I take this time and wish all of you a Happy New Year. It is hard to believe that 2011 is over and we are looking 2012 right in the face.
Homes
Last Updated: December 31, 2011 12:00am
Electricity a leader in violations
More often than not, during the course of a regular home inspection, I come across violations in how the electrical work was done.
Homes
Last Updated: December 31, 2011 12:00am
Power outage can be destructive
Severe winter weather can damage power lines and potentially interrupt the power supply to your home for several hours to several days.
Homes
Last Updated: December 31, 2011 12:00am
External cameras an option
Neighbourhood noise can be a miserable distraction to the homeowner, especially when it travels up and down the street into the wee hours of the morning.
Homes
Last Updated: December 31, 2011 12:00am
Industry building to big things in 2012
This is the time of year to take stock of what we've accomplished while also looking forward to a new year of possibilities.
Homes
Last Updated: December 30, 2011 12:00am
LED strips blaze a trail
I'm all lit up over LED light strips.
Homes
Last Updated: December 24, 2011 12:00am
School of the future rooted in the past
It was something like the circus coming to town in the old days, with a large contingent of curious locals gathering to watch the big top go up.
Homes
Last Updated: December 24, 2011 12:00am
Keep family safe from deadly CO
Staying safe over the holidays demands us to be mindful of burning candles, over-used extension cords and smoke alarms. Unfortunately, the very real danger from carbon monoxide can easily be forgotten.
Gardening
Last Updated: December 24, 2011 12:00am
Some winter websites to bookmark
The craziness is just about over, and then what will you do with all your free time?
Homes
Last Updated: December 24, 2011 12:00am
Make homemade-eccentric your style
If you love lasting holiday memories, why not be the memory by giving homemade gifts? There are three ways you can go:
Homes
Last Updated: December 24, 2011 12:00am
Condo directors believe they merit Xmas bonus
Because we volunteer as directors all year round, we feel we deserve a Christmas bonus of some sort.
Gardening
Last Updated: December 17, 2011 12:00am
Cyclamen growing in popularity
One of the most popular plants at Christmas time, besides poinsettias, is the cyclamen.
Homes
Last Updated: December 17, 2011 12:00am
Anyone can achieve magazine-worthy rooms
Who among us doesn't gush over the pages of rooms in AD, Elle Decor, Florida Design and the other designer porn magazines?
Homes
Last Updated: December 17, 2011 12:00am
Honey, I shrunk the Christmas tree
Retro mercury glass to fibre optics; glittery gold and silver to rustic twigs; feathers, froth or crystal - there is an endless array of miniature trees this year.
Homes
Last Updated: December 17, 2011 12:00am
Holiday staples get new twist
It's time to trim the tree.
Homes
Last Updated: December 17, 2011 12:00am
Inspect light strings to keep holiday safe
Always keep fresh tree well watered
Homes
Last Updated: December 17, 2011 12:00am
Make sure home passes sniff test
It may be picture perfect, but one of the first things prospective buyers will notice when visiting your home is its smell.
Homes
Last Updated: December 17, 2011 12:00am
Defining affordable housing
The City of London, like other cities, has a role to play in ensuring there's adequate housing for residents.
Homes
Last Updated: December 15, 2011 12:00am
Finding the key to fixing locks
If you've been having difficulty getting your key in and out of your lock it could be an easy fix.
Homes
Last Updated: December 10, 2011 12:00am
John Labatt mentioned in letters
Raleigh House would have some amazing stories to tell if it could speak.
Homes
Last Updated: December 10, 2011 12:00am
New lease on life
A year-long renovation of an historic London home painstakingly preserves the best of the past and creates homes for the future.
Homes
Last Updated: December 10, 2011 12:00am
Above all else, holidays about fun
When is a bauble more than a bauble? When it's part of a Debbie Travis decor theme, that's when.
Homes
Last Updated: December 10, 2011 12:00am
Cute decorations help create holiday spirit
Whether you're a modern merrymaker or a classic Christmas decorator, there's nothing like a little festive flair to get you in the spirit of the season.
Gardening
Last Updated: December 10, 2011 12:00am
Pruners quickly trim your holiday gift list
With Christmas just around the corner, I'm often asked what I want for Christmas or what to buy a gardener for Christmas. It's a hard question to answer, so I'm going to tell you about the gifts I've found useful or exciting.