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House Proud – Kitchens That Last, Sun Media
Everybody wants a beautiful kitchen. It’s the heart of your home and a savvy property owner knows it’s also where you’ll tend to get 100% return on your renovation costs upon resale.
Read More..>>Offering Luxury on a Small Scale – House Proud, Sun Media
It’s not so unusual for a rock star to go solo once his band takes a hiatus. But what is rare about Sergio Galli, guitarist and songwriter for Platinum Blonde, is that his solo pursuit wasn’t in music. He’s a sought-after home designer who is the creative force behind The Serena Group, and its new [...]
Read More..>>We Women Have to Cut it Out
So many women do it. I did it the other day and I only caught myself after it was too late. We criticize our bodies relentlessly. It’s as if we want to put a spotlight on our flaws before anybody else dares to realize that we’re not perfect. Enough already!
Read More..>>Come Visit the Dry House – House Proud, Toronto Sun
You have a nice house. But is it a dry house? This weekend at the Toronto Fall Home Show, The Insurance Bureau of Canada is offering free plays at their interactive display, The Dry House, in hopes of helping homeowners and renters learn about ways to keep moisture outside where it belongs.
Read More..>>Salvage Operation – House Proud, Toronto Sun
Many people look at an old, wooden door and can’t see past the chipped paint and broken window panes. But a growing number of salvagers and artisans see that same door for what it can become; a cabinet, a coffee table or a headboard.
Read More..>>Great Design Moves Outdoors – House Proud, Toronto Sun
When I was a kid my parents had a patio set made of redwood. It was heavy and expensive. I remember dragging the pieces inside for the winter using my entire 10-year-old muscular prowess and running out to the yard to save the cushions from the rain. Over time, the wood faded in the sunlight [...]
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