Homes

Life has been a bit rushed these past few months. It's the kind of busy that causes me to turn completely inward in search of a little comfort and solitude.

You loved your home when you bought it. But your circumstances have changed - your family has grown or you need to take care of an aging relative. You need a bigger house.

Dear Debbie: We have a small space in our basement where we want to make a craft area, a place to do hobbies and school projects for the kids. Please help with some ideas on how to set it up to work for everyone.

- In 1560, Protestantism was formally adopted at the First General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

It was a long time coming, but this month, at last, blessed us with long days of sunshine and warmth, reminding me of the seemingly endless blue-sky summers of my childhood in Victoria.

How to choose the best way to get more space for your growing family

Metal workers practise a craft that dates back over centuries

Dust may affect performance of home theatre and stereo speakers. Jennifer Braniff-Harmon, local covert operations agent with Best Buy's Geek Squad, says that if noticeable dust is building up on the exterior of your speakers, it's time to clean them.

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Q: We have had natural hardwood floors for five years. During that time we had a rug under a coffee table. This week we removed the rug and the wood floor was a much lighter colour.