When my husband and I were picking colours for our pre-construction condo nearly two years ago, the flooring was one of the biggest point of contention. It was the battle of light vs. dark and at the end of the day we kept it light. We've got a small space and I'm happy we went with the light...
Many of us haven't the slightest idea of how much it really costs to undergo a basic home renovation, let alone a complete overhaul. In our Renovating Costs series, we outline how much you can expect to spend for just about any project you plan to take on. FLOORING Wood Typical...
Hey Bryan.Can I install a laminate floor over an existing ceramic tile floor in the kitchen area? Thanks Answer: You sure can! Laminate, engineered hardwood, or any other type of floating floor can be installed over any hard, flat surface. As long as the existing tile in your kitchen is still...
Sorry for my tardiness! Though I live in a house, I was inspired to write on the subject because of the state of an office colleague's balcony. She lives in a great little condo, in a lovely part of the city, and she has a balcony. I saw this balcony the other day, and upon laying...
A few weeks ago CJ of foodnetwork.ca, and I, attended a most elegant opening luncheon for the sales centre of a new condo concept. The relatively low -- 11 stories -- building is slotted to rise in Toronto's trendiest downtown neighbourhood of Queen West, kitty-corner to the internationally...
It has been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home - it's also the spill zone, party room and the place you spend hours working in when preparing an elaborate meal. So you have a lot of things to consider when installing a new kitchen floor. Here are some of your options: Linoleum has come...
It wasn't so long ago that all floors were covered in either hardwood or wall-to-wall carpeting. This tradition seems to be changing with our growing concern for the environment. There are too many trees being chopped down, and synthetic padding and carpet glues are considered invisible villains....