The Real Deal on Curb Appeal
Investing in outer appearances means more than you’d expect when listing a house. BY SHANNON MONEO Despite what your mother told you, appearances do matter — at least if you’re…
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Transition Zones
Here’s how to make the most of your entry. BY Sarah MacNeil Knowing your inner nature — and that of your family — can help find a design that works for…
Coastal Calling
One retired couple moves across the country for an ocean view only the Island can offer. By Nessa Pullman | Photos by Joshua Lawrence When Wendy and Ian Miles were…
A Dream for Two
This mid-century Oak Bay reno brings a mother and daughter functional living, freedom to play and the chance to connect to what matters most By Danielle Pope | Photos by Mary…
Cocina Conundrum
Is renovating the kitchen worth it when selling your home? BY SHANNON MONEO | IMAGES FROM: SPARTAN MEDIA GROUP Remember when, about a dozen years ago, black granite counters and…
The Cohesive Reno
How a total home renovation was completed in two seamlessly integrated phases BY KIM PEMBERTON | PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG When it comes to home renovations, having the work done…
Labour of Love: Renovating an Older Home While Preserving Its Character
BY CAROLYN CAMILLERI Renovating a designated heritage home involves some steps that have led some people to believe it is especially challenging. That thinking is completely unjustified in the vast…
Farmhouse Reimagined
An extensive rural renovation brings a 1940s equestrian farm into a new era BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG When Elizabeth learned she was pregnant, she and her…
An Elaborate Finish
An Esquimalt condo is transformed into a whole new kind of home BY SUSAN HOLLIS | PHOTOS BY JEFFREY BOSDET Ten months and 16 countries into a planned…
Steps to A Reno Success
The 10 key steps involved in a successful home overhaul Maybe it’s that dripping tap, stained carpet or awkward pinch point that has been bothering you for ages. Perhaps you’ve…