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Early fall is a bountiful time in the home vegetable garden. It’s harvest season, when armfuls of tomatoes, cucumbers…

A Toronto family’s desire to have a contemporary outdoor getaway at home, where they could relax and enjoy being outside, inspired the renovation of their backyard. Before the redesign, the 1,450-square-foot backyard fell short; it featured little mor…

We spend so much time in our homes that it’s important that they bring us joy. Follow these inspiring ideas to spread a little happiness in your home.

A fireplace offers a lot of design opportunity in a living room. It’s a reliable focal point around which to arrange furniture, and its details — the surround, mantel and hearth — create many possibilities for adding style and interest. Here, design a…

When designing a new kitchen, many of us have the “three-zone” rule firmly fixed in mind. But what we want from our kitchens nowadays is nothing like what homeowners sought 70-odd years ago, when the concept of the kitchen triangle originated. Open-pl…

Healthy green plants add a refreshing organic touch to any room and help boost your home’s air quality. Whether you’re a houseplant newbie or have tried to keep houseplants happy with mixed results in the past and want to do better, this guide is a go…