Canadian Homes and Cottages Featured Articles

Cereal Builder

Connie Adair — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

When you have a dream, anything is possible. Just ask Jerry Maisner, who worked at Kellogg’s for 32 years before going back to school and becoming a Muskoka builder.

Settling a Senior

Judy Liebner — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

An extensive cottage renovation provides high-quality, one-floor living for a senior who is enjoying the benefits of a one-bedroom apartment in a single-family home.

The Best of Both Worlds

Martha Uniacke Breen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Lacey Dalton and his life-partner Nancy have built a virtually maintenance-free home to ensure that they can spend much of their time travelling North America in their motor coach, knowing that their home is well taken care of.

Sleek Retreat

Betty Campbell — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

This cramped, 60's-era bungalow is renovated and updated to create a sleek, modern retreat.

The Mountain Triangle

Dennis McCloskey — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Diane and John Read built their multi-level, cube-shaped, four-storey, contemporary mountainside villa on Triangle Mountain, overlooking mountains and the ocean, on Vancouver Island.

Decked Out

Susan Doran — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

The main living areas, bedrooms and an exercise room in this home all have spectacular water views, and sprawling decks with glass railings optimize the vista across a peaceful cobalt bay.

Escape from the City

Martha Uniacke Breen — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

A lovingly renovated and restored farmhouse is home to a couple who love country living, yet still have a yen for some aspects of city life. The attention to detail, particularly the tile work, makes this home an idyllic country retreat.

A Work of Art

Dennis McCloskey — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Architectural warmth, colour and vivacious, eclectic appeal best describe the Moriarty residence, with the walls and ceilings a reflection of an artist's canvas.

Mission Accomplished

Betty Campbell — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

The kitchen in an early 1900s home is renovated to ensure that this heritage home remains true to its origins.

French Country

Betty Campbell — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Cleaning up the clutter was key to renovating this kitchen in Victoria, B.C.

Georgian Beauty

Catherine Daley — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST

This log home on Georgian Bay started with a sketch on a napkin.