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CHRISTOPHER HUME

Condo Critic: Wellesley struggles for an identity

Christopher Hume February 6, 2010

Wellesley St. has never had an easy time of it. Though treated well in the 19th century, what followed wasn't always pretty. The advent of St. James Town in the 1960s certainly didn't do the neighbourhood any favours; this high density highrise complex didn't turn out quite as expected.

Colin and Justin: Baby blue strikes the right chord

Colin and Justin February 6, 2010

Colin and Justin help this tiny house reflect the owner's larger-than-life personality.

Kill chaos by organizing

Vicky Sanderson February 6, 2010

The focus of this column is usually on products, but this week it's more about process. That's because when it comes to today's topic – home...

'Throw as you go' key to a clean house

Jennifer Wilson-Speedy February 6, 2010

It's that time of year when New Year's resolutions start to slip. That paperwork you promised to file is building up in the foyer and the dust-bunnies...

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Colin and Justin: Baby blue strikes the right chord Colin and Justin  

Colin and Justin help this tiny house reflect the owner's larger-than-life personality.

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Relaxed ruffles replace modern lines in bedroom Vicky Sanderson  

The notion that for every action there is a reaction derives from the world of physics, but interior designer Karen Sealy...

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Travis: Historic items add warmth to home Debbie Travis  

Contemporary home design is no longer all about sleek, sterile environments. The minimalist movement has turned a softer...

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Metal 'thief catcher' will ring in the cash John Sewell  

Q: I paid $1,000 for this cash register and stand in 2002 at an antique market. Apparently they served their years in a...

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Aaron: Owners no longer in hot water over outdoor tub Bob Aaron  

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal has come down strongly in favour of the rights of individual condominium...

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Dupuis: Housing demand will require assertive planning Stephen Dupuis  

With a complete decade of data having just become available, the new housing trend that stands out the most over the last 10...

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These townhomes will give you a lift Valerie Hauch  

If you worry that a three-storey townhome may get to mean too much stair-climbing, then Tides on Kingston has a solution...

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Hume: Brantford aims wrecking ball at its future Christopher Hume  

To those in favour of tearing them down, the 41 heritage buildings on Colborne St. in Brantford are decaying relics of the... (3)

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Toronto's champion of affordable housing David Hayes  

At the question-and-answer session during an all-candidates' meeting at Regent Park Community Centre last Thursday, Cathy...

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Hyman: Check the boundaries of your unit Gerry Hyman  

Q: The board of my condominium advises that I must pay the almost-$400 cost for the preparation and registration of a...

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Burnished copper newest kitchen trend Jennifer Wilson-Speedy  

Smart kitchens are cooking for 2010, says designer William MacDonald. Technology tops his list of kitchen trends, with...

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Maxwell: Take care with lead-based paint Steve Maxwell  

You don't have to look back far to see just how easy it is to underestimate environmental hazards, especially when it comes...

Updated fixtures lend a luxe look Kathryn Kates  

Give your bathroom a more luxurious look with new fixtures. (0)

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