Solar hot Water Systems
lower utility expenses as well as greenhouse gases with a solar hot water system. Chances are you’ve already thought about cutting down on your hot water utilize or at least turning down the thermostat...
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ATTACKING THE ALLEY: planning A new DECK develop
Ah, the “alley.” The affectionate name we gave that strange void of area produced between the original part of our home (on the left) as well as the addition (to the right). We appreciate...
Eclectic L.A. Living space
In this beautiful California home, architectural details — like the Moorish niche above the fireplace as well as coffered ceiling — produce a fine backdrop for statement furnishings as well as exotic pieces of...
xAP customer iOS house Automation app
xAP is an open protocol aimed at linking disparate house Automation devices. Last week James Traynor released his ‘xAP Viewer’, a complimentary iOS app aimed at xAP users. “It’s been a while, hope all are...
Z-Wave Vision Deadbolt Door Lock with deal with
The men at Vesternet have just added a Z-Wave controllable lock to their on the internet catalogue. They state this is the very first EU Z-Wave lock that has passed their interior testing as...
Brick Accent wall
In Rick Matthews as well as Tom Hastings’ 100-year-old Toronto rowhouse, brick veneer adds raw textural interest. A coat of white paint keeps the area bright as well as fresh.
DIY portable Mudroom
Our do-it-yourself portable mudroom offers lots of room for outerwear and sports equipment with three storage cubbies flanked by slots for umbrellas, it features a cozy seat and a message centre with corkboard and...
Shutters For A Georgian home
Q. We recently purchased this 1920s red brick Georgian and we would like to add shutters. The front door is painted a taupe colour — would you recommend taupe shutters to match? should we...
Power Sensor Relay helps Automate Your home electricity savings
Here’s a useful little fella – the PB-PSR Power Sensor Relay from Polar Bear services (the people that brought us the in-wall dock for the Pronto TSU9600). The 110v / 230v module has a...
Senior Editor Sally Armstrong’s fun family home
senior editor and mother of three Sally Armstrong knows a thing or two about living stylishly with kids. She walks us through her renovated Toronto house, which is filled with pops of color, playful patterns and fun accessories....