The Ottawa Home and Design Show 2011: Fantasy Shopping Writ Large
A review of the 2011 Ottawa Home and Design show at Landsdowne Park, showcasing highlights and offering some thoughts on potential improvements for next year.
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Renovation Story: Full Kitchen Rebuild
A complete walkthrough of a full kitchen renovation, highlighting what the challenges were and how they were overcome.
Read MoreDecorator, Designer, and Architect: Differences for DIYers
The differences between Interior Designers, Interior Decorators, and Architects, showing how each plays a valuable role.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: “Secret Teachings in the Art of Japanese Gardens” by David A. Slawson
A review of David A. Slawson’s “Secret Teachings In The Art of Japanese Gardens”, with an overview of what the author’s ideas teach us.
Read MorePlant Profile: Periwinkle, or Myrtle (Vinca Minor)
Periwinkle sounds perfect for my front lawn under my Schubert cherry tree. Grass always has a hard time there so…
Periwinkle (or Myrtle, Vinca Minor) is hardy in Ottawa and a wonderful, shade-tolerant ground cover. With its glossy leaves and easy-going ways I love this plant – but people in other climates should beware, as it can be invasive. Learn the full roster of pros and cons in this post.
Read MoreRemoving Interior Walls: A Structural Wall Detection Primer
How to tell if a wall is load-bearing (structural) or not, with a diagram of using joists to determine structural walls.
Read MoreDetail Your Bathroom the Jennifer Priest Way
Great post! It's good to be reminded of the basics every once in a while. You can put a plastic…
A step by step look at how to use eco-friendly bathroom cleaners to get your bathroom really clean.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: “Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way” by Jake Hobson
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to shape your trees and shrubs so they look like a classical Japanese garden, this book is for you. Jake Hobson’s “Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese way” is a great read and provides step by step instructions on techniques.
Read MoreColour and Other Strategies for Small Spaces
We’ve all heard how light colours will make you feel like you’ve got more space. But this isn’t always true. Here area some different strategies for using colour to enhance the look of a small space.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The Home Lighting Effects Bible by Lucy Martin
Lucy Martin’s book “The Home Lighting Effects Bible” is the single most helpful design guide I have ever read, bar none. Trends may come and go, but learning to use lighting will make the most of any decor style.
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