We had to leave the bathroom window open during the recent resurfacing job. The technician removed the screen and we just left it like that overnight. I had a fleeting thought that a bird could fly right in but dismissed it as silly. …
When people say they don’t have any style or décor sense I say, nonsense, you just haven’t found your décor guru yet. Thank goodness for the leaders in the field who present an array of options for us to accept or reject and, often unwittingly, define our own style. In an era when it just makes economic sense to shop at home, a Canadian manufacturer is celebrating its success and its star power as it marks 40 years of manufacturing without ever leaving the country. …
Style and Substance with a Made-in-Canada Label – House Proud, Sun MediaRead More »
So I’ve shown you the before and the midway point in our main bathroom makeover by Miracle Method. Today we see the finished product. …
Yesterday I showed you the “before” from our main floor bathroom. Today, the project begins. Scott from Miracle Method was hard at work when we got home around noon on Thursday. They need two consecutive half-days in order to do the work. We had Thursday morning and Friday afternoon, when we would conveniently be on a road trip to Hamilton. …
This is the story of our bathroom makeover. We considered everything from ripping out the countertop, tub and surround to Bath Fitter to what-have-you in order to deal with the ugly and worn-out state of the home’s original, main-floor bathroom. The cultured marble counter was still in good shape but it was wearing away around the sink stopper and its colour matched the original fixtures: 1960’s almond. …
Often times people talk about what they’d like to do if they had a second go-round at this crazy thing called life. I’ve always said I’d try to become a stand-up comic. But something I would like to do now? Have my own retail store. …
Derek comes from a family that camped. They loved to camp and they did it together, all 112 of them. Well it must have seemed like that many to their parents. …
Since I made a big hairy deal of the dresser I was refinishing I suppose I should show you the finished product. I’m not over the moon about it. It’s only been a few days that I’ve been able to walk past it without grimacing. Having said that, it is funky and quirky and really livens up our guest bedroom. …
I had to laugh at the Toronto Star’s online headline: Found a Mystery Porsche in Your Driveway? …
And how did you spend your weekend? …
Nothing yet. But they will soon. …
It’s a common household issue: you want to remodel a bathroom or a kitchen but you’re on a budget. You can do most of the work yourself but some of the prices on replacement sinks and showers can get out of control. A Canadian company is streamlining the business model for popular products such as showers and sinks and in the process, it’s keeping costs low. If you have a little know-how and like your décor to have clean lines and a modern style, Artika may have just what you need. …
House Proud – The Look is Chic but the Price is Cheap, Toronto SunRead More »
Yes it’s hot. Yes it’s very humid. But on holiday Monday we started a project that has turned into what every simple project around the home turns into: a much BIGGER project. …
I love how small our world is becoming when it comes to being able to give those who need it a helping hand. …
“There’s just so many summers babe, and just so many springs.” Don Henley, Last Worthless Evening
Every time the warm weather returns I hear this song lyric in my head along with the heavily-Facebooked quote, “It’s later than you think.” This year the drum beats have been louder than usual. Perhaps it’s because I’m hitting a milestone birthday in the fall. Or maybe it’s just that I’m finally getting smarter about using my time wisely. …
House Proud – Put More Summer Into Your Life, Sun Media PapersRead More »
Every homeowner knows there are things that need doing that will never elicit an ooh or aah from a visitor. …
We spent another Sunday with our great friends Jeff and Laurie as they settle their “cottage” into the lovely town of Bayfield. …
