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Why This Room: Stepping up
It was a classic mid-life scenario for Barb and David Cote. The kids had long since moved out. Though the family home had good bones, its pink and seafoam-green colour scheme, sunken living room and...
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New trends, techniques on display at 2015 Edmonton Home + Garden Show
The Edmonton Home + Garden Show When: March 19 to March 22 Where: Edmonton Expo Centre Hours: Thursday, March 19: Noon to 9 p.m.; Friday, March 20: Noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, March 21: 10 a.m. to 9...
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Divine by design: Edmonton Home & Renovation Show aims to educate and inspire
It’s a one-two punch guaranteed to get you a dazzling design while making sure your project is done right. Designer Tommy Smythe and renovation expert Mike Holmes Jr. — headliners of the Edmonton Home...
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Home builders call on Alberta to fix infill construction
Bad builders creating headaches and dangerous construction sites in populated neighbourhoods are best stopped by an Alberta-wide licensing system, says one home builders association. Edmonton has been...
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Modern marvel: Belgravia retrofit turns 1950s form into 21st century function
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment One of the delights of being both the homeowner and the renovation expert is that you...
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Stunning serenity: Valleyview renovation blends past and present
When Graeme and Angela Bell found the ideal location for creating their dream home, a five-year plan to eventually purchase a property and start designing became five days. The couple were living...
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Edmonton Renovation Show offers expert advice
They did a Bryan Baeumler! A St. Albert couple unwittingly followed in the footsteps of the well-known television host and contractor in more ways than one. Baeumler, a returning, in-demand guest for...
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My House Beautiful: Ritchie condo flip becomes home after dramatic facelift
Jay Palmer got an unexpectedly good deal when he bought an 18-year-old condominium in the south side community of Ritchie last year. So he didn’t hesitate to invest in upgrading the two-bedroom,...
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Home design trends help maximize space and style
Home design continues to evolve as owners aim to maximize their space, making it more comfortable, convenient and appealing. The following design trends have taken flight in 2016, and while they might...
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Contractor and media personality Mike Holmes to visit Fort McMurray next week
Contractor and media personality Mike Holmes is visiting Fort McMurray next week to give advice on how to rebuild following last month’s wildfire. Holmes, a Postmedia columnist and star of such shows...
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Money matters: Finances factor into decision to renovate rather than sell
“Old enough to repaint but young enough to sell” is a regularly misquoted line (the actual lyric is repay, rather than repaint) from Tell Me Why, a melancholy tune that kicks off Neil Young’s seminal...
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My House Beautiful: Glenora home features funky and functional kitchen for...
When Edmonton cookbook author Deborah Anzinger designed her new home in Glenora, she knew it would be all about the kitchen. “Everything rotates around the kitchen,” says the professional home...
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My House Beautiful: Going with the flow key to happy renovation for Mark and...
When Alyson and Mark Connolly told people they had to live in their basement for three months during a recent kitchen and dining room renovation, friends clucked in pity. But for the lively and...
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Paula Simons: It's not that easy being green
In Alberta, we love free money. Don Getty gave first-time homebuyers generous interest-free loans. Ralph Klein gave us Ralph Bucks. Rachel Notley? She’s already giving us light bulbs and programmable...
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‘We’re a specialty store, not a box store.’ Windsor Plywood combines the best...
When it comes to renos and building projects, TV celebrities like Mike Holmes make them look easy. While some folks might be more comfortable with a remote control in hand than a hammer, Canadians have...
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Modern marvel: Belgravia retrofit turns 1950s form into 21st century function
One of the delights of being both the homeowner and the renovation expert is that you get to build the house you want. And if you want the flowering crab apple trees that have graced the backyard for...
View ArticleIsland life of Bryan: Baeumlers taking show to the Bahamas
You probably didn’t see this one coming. Bryan Baeumler, Canada’s builder and renovator extraordinaire, is about to become an innkeeper running a luxury resort in the Bahamas. Yes, you read that right....
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Edmonton Renovation Show includes Valley Zoo's creature comforts
When it comes to renovations it can be a zoo out there. Finding the right contractor, choosing the correct finishes, dealing with outdated residential infrastructure, and the list goes on. But this...
View ArticlePlan ahead to reap rewards during renovation season
It’s that magical time of year once again, the time of year when people of all ages gather together and celebrate ‘out with the old and in with the new.’ No, it’s not Christmas, it’s better — it’s...
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Desired Effect: Energy-efficient home reno boosts comfort, contentment
There is no denying that Ken Stadt and his wife Sandie have a special attachment to their 1,375-square-foot bungalow in Avonmore. Ken was a forestry student at the University of Alberta in the 1990s...
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