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Why the hassles were worth it

(Please scroll to the bottom for more photos) Unpleasant surprises resulted in unexpected expenses, but even that turned out to be a blessing in disguise _____________________________________________ After six months that included a seemingly unendin

Photos: House Beautiful Uplands remix

Doing away with a separate, formal dining room in a 90-year-old Uplands home creates a large, open space that is efficient, elegant and award-winning

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Debbie Travis >E2
Bleak November has its moments of glory

Bleak November has its moments of glory

November. Not everyone's favourite month as daylight hours shorten and the expectation looms of cold and clammy, rain-drenched times ahead. Still, this autumn has been mostly glorious.

Banish bottle odour with toothpaste

Dear Reena: I was given a set of glass spice bottles that haven't been used for a while. The tops are cork, and I don't know how to get the smell out of them. Some are pretty strong.

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Mike Holmes >E2

Booster fans solve few HVAC problems

I was driving the other day when I heard an ad on the radio about duct booster fans. I couldn't help but laugh. On a recent job we did, the homeowner was having trouble with their HVAC so they called us in. They'd had an HVAC technician look at it.
Technology provides power from poultry poop

Technology provides power from poultry poop

A new heat-recovery system for poultry litter may hold some promise for energy cost control for farmers - and may even reap environmental benefits.

Teens seem keen to paint it black

In bedroom or bathroom, other colours stand out dramatically against background

Studio sheds offer more than just storage

Prefab structures used for man-caves, yoga studios and even banjo lessons