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Back at the shop: A revealing look at meticulous cabinet-making
A lot of the work that has gone into our renovation didn’t take place on site. It happened 20 kilometres away in a 3,000-square-foot shop in Langord.
Mar 30, 2012 9:38 PM
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Case of the missing desk, the sow's ear and the silk purse
A dizzying traffic jam of workers and materials hurtles around a renovation site. Just when I think I’ve figured out who belongs to which vehicle parked out front, I arrive to find another tradesman’s van that I don’t recognize.
Mar 23, 2012 11:35 PM
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Comparison shopping: Finding the same look for less
There’s a popular feature in homes magazines that reproduces a room full of expensive furniture and accessories for a fraction of the cost. You can also see it on television since HGTV Canada recently started running a U.S.
Mar 16, 2012 10:22 PM
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Bedevilled by the details
Who would have thought that a small detail like baseboards would require so much deliberation? Baseboards – also called skirting boards or floor mouldings – are used to cover the uneven edge of flooring material alongside the wall.
Mar 9, 2012 9:10 PM
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While-we're-at-it-itis
My friend Debbie has many more renovations under her belt than I do.
Mar 2, 2012 6:28 PM
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A real winner
We knew our contractor was a winner when we hired him, but now everyone knows it. Congratulations to Rannala Construction for winning a 2011 Georgie Award.
Feb 26, 2012 12:38 AM
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The Dirty Truth
In a renovation as extensive as ours, it's a good idea to divide some duties. My husband and I decided we didn't each have to be involved in the minute details of every decision. Luckily, Brad was willing to take on some of the dirtiest jobs.
Feb 24, 2012 6:42 PM
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Notebook: Stories worth sharing
When undertaking a project as significant -- and, at times, overwhelming -- as our renovation, you soon appreciate that the images you likely will cherish most are those that easily become short anecdotes you want to share with others.
Feb 17, 2012 6:41 PM
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The Renovation Divorce
Before we began our project, several friends who had done major renovations to their homes warned us that the process would be stressful. "Our reno took a bit of a toll on our relationship," one friend confided.
Feb 10, 2012 10:10 PM
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The teenager's turn
A few years ago, our daughter Caitlin decided that she wanted to move to the bedroom downstairs.
Feb 3, 2012 11:10 PM
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