Beauty and tranquillity built on a practical base

Kate and Steve have a great set of pipes. In a newly built 6,000-square-foot house on top of Bear Mountain, Steve opens the door to a tiny room. His eyes shine. "My pride and joy," he says.

How to obtain reno dollars

If you have found a great house but it needs a bit of work before becoming your dream home, one option is to finance the renovations at the time of purchase by adding the cost to your mortgage.

Where to splurge and save when designing an ideal kitchen

Money was a tad tight, but design expectations high when we traded our family home for a snappy town house tailored for a pair of happy boomers. Almost eight years later, the perfectionist (that's me...

Buying an infrared sauna

You've heard about the health benefits of using an infrared sauna — pain relief, detoxification, weight loss, not to mention muscle relaxation — but buying one and installing it in your home could be ...

Remodelling on a budget

Bathroom renovations can add to a home's value -- next to the kitchen, a well-designed and maintained bathroom does more than anything else to help boost the price of a home. But if you go overboard...