Articles

Steve Maxwell explains the sometimes-obscure physics behind cold-climate building challenges.

Kitchen specialist Laurysen Kitchens shares 9 trends for 2026 in this guest column.

It’s an easy way to get through winter and plan for the warmer weather, writes Sue Pitchforth.

Home maintenance is one of the most environmentally responsible things a person can do, writes Steve Maxwell.

Ottawa’s new comprehensive zoning bylaw is an important milestone for housing and our broader economic future, writes Jason Burggraaf.

Every winter some of the most costly pipe failures happen in places homeowners least expect, writes Steve Maxwell.

Thinking of a home office? Laurysen Kitchens shares nine tips to keep in mind in their latest guest column.

January is a prime time to look at your home in a new way. Here’s how, writes Sue Pitchforth.

Tool technology will leverage your time working around the house, writes Steve Maxwell.

For DIY jobs around the house, a workshop vacuum should be at the top of your must-have tools list, Steve Maxwell says.

How adaptive renovations can keep your home safe this holiday season.

Feel like it’s the calm before the Christmas storm? Here are some simple ways to lighten the load.

Sue Pitchforth shares easy ways to decorate your porch, tree, dining table and more.

Designer Wael Bakr walks you through Laurysen’s custom cabinetry in CHEO’s 2025 lottery dream home.

Probably not, writes Steve Maxwell. Here’s why and how to fix the problem.

Designer Sue Pitchforth shares her journey moving into a new home with tips for easy changes.

Some of the world’s best tools are designed and built right in our backyard, like the ChopShot, writes Steve Maxwell.

Columnist Sue Pitchforth recently relocated to P.E.I. She shares her journey and her tips for moving.