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Design 101: Layers and textures — what do designers really mean?

Sue Pitchforth explains what these mean in design and how to use them.
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Quick summer projects to spruce up your home and garden

Here are some easy DIY tasks to give you ideas for sprucing up your own home and garden, Sue Pitchforth writes.
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Sending some P.E.I.-inspired design your way

Transplanted Ottawan Sue Pitchforth shares the island vibe of her new P.E.I. home.
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Riverside South model homes

Riverside South is a rapidly growing multi-builder community in Ottawa’s south end that launched in the mid-1990s. It...
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Ottawa events calendar: Homes-related events around the region

Tours, events and other happenings related to Ottawa and homes.
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Creating cosy outdoor spaces you’ll love

Designer Sue Pitchforth shares two outdoor spaces — a backyard retreat and a balcony — to spark your creative juices.
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Minto Kanata model homes

There are seven model homes servicing Minto's Kanata and area developments — Brookline in Kanata North, Arcadia and...
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Northwoods model homes

There are multiple developments on the go in north Kanata and Northwoods is one of them, with homes being built by...
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Embracing Grammacore: What’s old is new again

Sue Pitchforth explains what it is and why it’s become so popular, particularly among young adults
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Tamarack opens new models at both Findlay Creek and The Meadows

Tamarack has opened 4 new townhome models at Findlay Creek and 2 singles at The Meadows.
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Changing spaces: Giving new purpose to unloved spaces

Got a room you don’t love? Give it a new purpose, writes Sue Pitchforth.
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Design dreaming: From winter woes to spring wonders

It’s an easy way to get through winter and plan for the warmer weather, writes Sue Pitchforth.
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9 designer-approved home office tips

Thinking of a home office? Laurysen Kitchens shares nine tips to keep in mind in their latest guest column.
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Sue’s tips and trends to start 2026

January is a prime time to look at your home in a new way. Here’s how, writes Sue Pitchforth.
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Celebrity designer Sarah Richardson headlines the Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show

In a Q&A, the celebrity designer talks trends, Instagram and messy homes.

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