Green Is In
The word green has the same Germanic root as the words for grass and grow. During the middle ages, it was associated with wealth and the gentry class of England. Today, we associate it
Naturalism in Decor
For some people, their home is the ultimate sanctuary of utter calm. It's place of blissful quietude to reset the day, a refuge from the storms of urban life. It is, or can be,
The smart home revolution
Smart home is a catchphrase for a household that features labour-saving devices connected to and supported by a cloud infrastructure for data processing. Each device connects to the cloud via your home or office WI-FI
Textile technology
From radical new materials to embedded sensors that track medical conditions, e-textiles have become a medium for better living. Today's fabrics redefine high-performance with easy care, durability for everyday living, and microprocessors. Self-cleaning fabrics one
Fixing squeaky floors
As construction materials dry out and a house settles, there may be a few spots on the floors that squeak when someone walks on them. This is a natural occurrence that affects wood construction houses
Soundproofing for Condos
It's important to note that noise is a two-way annoyance: If you can hear your neighbours talk on the phone or watch a movie that means they can hear you too. In this context, soundproofing
Organizing the garage
Garages are usually low priority when it comes to cleaning and organizing. After all, it's a room for the car and trash pails, isn't it supposed to be a little bit rough? As a storage
Construction trends for 2021
Each generation of design takes cues from the past and incorporates them into visions for the present. Sometimes the result is brilliant. Other times it can be a mashup of incompatible theories. Today, the trend
The Front Yard or the Back Yard?
You may be thinking it’s time to start doing some renovations on your yard, but you’re still not sure if you should spend the majority of your outdoor renovation budget on the front yard or
What Renovations Will Increase Your Property Value?
Not all renovations are created equal at least when it comes to the return on investment. You need to make sure you’re using your dollars in a way that maximizes the increase in your property’s