Adding a splash of colour to your home in the form of art can be both inspirational and an easy way to change up the look of each room. There’s a quote by Roy Adzak about the individuality of art; “Good art is not what it looks like, but what it does to us.” Art is choice, and more often than not an expensive one at that, and can change the vibe of your space. Make sure each ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on September 9, 2011
There’s something about a home that tells stories of yesteryear through its creaks and carved mouldings, in its worn bricks and scuffed floors. It’s not just a building, but also a part of our social and architectural history.
Lyn and Dick Mullen know all about historic charm. They welcome visitors into their 19th century home on a regular basis to experience the history and stories ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on March 10, 2011
You’ve tried to show a home in its best light. You’ve taken photos of all of the rooms and features, but they just lack that wow factor. There are a few key factors to consider when shooting interiors that can mean the difference between a dark, dingy, lackluster home and a bright, inviting, sharp interior. Set up the shot The room or vignette has to look good before the camera can record ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on February 12, 2011
So, your bathroom is beginning to look a little too similar to grandma’s and your baseboards have really taken a beating over years of kids playing, pets scratching and furniture being moved. Maybe you’re looking into creating that kitchen you saw in a magazine a couple of months back or that red paint in your dining room is making you twitch. Whatever the renovation may be, you’re ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on February 5, 2011
Each of us wants to show our home in its best light. We want guests to be wowed by it and prospective buyers to choose it out of all the homes they tour. Luckily, a few simple steps can help move your abode to the top of the list. According to Moneysense Magazine, home staging can bring in six per cent above a home’s asking price. 1. Curb Appeal Statistics say potential buyers will ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on January 12, 2011
The earth is suffering from the population’s carbon footprint. You can feel it in the heat of the summer. You can see it in the natural disasters clogging up the news. Between 1990 and 2003, Statistics Canada reported greenhouse gas emissions increased by 24 per cent. Many would like to make a difference in their own household through the use of green energy. Popular choices are solar or geothermal ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on November 29, 2010
When you first walk into a home, you want it to feel warm and inviting...Especially over the holiday season. To create this "cozy" atmosphere everyone yearns for after coming in from the cold, here are a few little design tips from LHL DESIGN to help you and your guests stay warm this winter!
Warm colors + inviting accents + a few decorations here and there +and textured fabrics= a lovely ...
Posted by Lorynne Lofsky
on November 11, 2010
It’s the last thing you want to think about at such an emotional time, but when a family member passes away the house legally changes over to care of the executor and it’s time to make some hard decisions. With more than 400,000 Canadians born between 1947 and 1966 in the baby boom, more and more families will be dealing with aging family members.
There are a few steps the family and ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on October 31, 2010
It’s all about first impressions. Your home has a personality. Let it shine with simple updates that can take your home from nothing special to eye-catching. First, head out to the driveway or street and look back at your house. Is it aesthetically pleasing? Would you be interested in buying your home with its current outside appearance?
Your home’s curb appeal is what sparks ...
Posted by Paul Baron
on October 10, 2010
Fire Safety and Your home.
The week of October 2 – 9 is fire prevention week. You need to check all your smoke detectors. Canadian researches show that 50% of people who tamper with their smoke detectors, forget that they did it. So replace batteries, push the test button, and replace any smoke detector 10 years or older. A working detector doubles your chance ...
Posted by Orville Lewin
on October 4, 2010