The Modern Farmhouse
Aug31

The Modern Farmhouse

“We were looking for a house in the country with a couple of acres that was either old or dated that we could put our stamp on.” When a house they’d previously loved in Erin dropped substantially in price, they immediately went to look, put in an offer and closed the deal.

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Plumb Perfect
Jun01

Plumb Perfect

Thankfully, for Paul, the owner of Plumb Perfect, plumbing isn’t just his business, it is his passion. When I sat down with him and his wife, Terry, in their boardroom, in a renovated barn on their farm property in Caledon to discuss all things Plumb Perfect, they gave me so much to talk about that I am not sure I can fit it all in – but let’s give it a try!

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Boutique Flooring Store
Jun01

Boutique Flooring Store

Local Tile Co. is a “boutique” flooring store that offers a range of high-quality products, along with design and installation advice, he says.

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Peaceful Valley Farm: Functional Beauty
Jun01

Peaceful Valley Farm: Functional Beauty

While many people would find the task of remodeling their home on their own (with the help of contractors where needed) daunting, Brenda and Tom loved it. They loved hunting out the pieces that spoke to them, and digging into the challenge of transforming their home into something that worked for them. Their favourite rooms now (the kitchen, the master bath, etc.) own that title because they work for their lives so much better now, becoming beautiful and functional.

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What Homeowners Should Know Before Planning a Renovation
Mar06

What Homeowners Should Know Before Planning a Renovation

Renovations can do wonders for your property value. Of course, to get the most out of your investment, you must plan ahead. Use the following tips to create a new home design that suits your needs.

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Taking the “Overwhelm” Out of Your Renos
Mar03

Taking the “Overwhelm” Out of Your Renos

Michaela, the owner of Donato Décor, learnt early on just how much your space affects your mental wellbeing. Accessibility was a factor in her home growing up and she saw that even the smallest changes could have a large impact on a person’s quality of life and overall happiness.

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Creating an Entertainers Dream Space
Mar03

Creating an Entertainers Dream Space

After reading an article about Airik and his team in Living Spaces & Lifestyles, they decided to give him a call and immediately knew they had found the right fit. “We knew immediately that Airik was the right person to help us to design and renovate our main floor space”, said Cindy. “He was honest, had lots of great ideas, and was not afraid to make suggestions if he felt we were on the wrong track. We could not be happier with the finished product”.

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A Home Transformed By Unique, Refurbished Pieces
Mar02

A Home Transformed By Unique, Refurbished Pieces

What I found most interesting about how Margaret went about finishing this featured space of living, dining, and family rooms was that Margaret sourced pieces from all over. “I love to hunt for unique bargains”, begins Margaret.

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Christmas Corner
Nov28

Christmas Corner

We thought this would be the perfect time to let our readers know about this hidden gem as the holiday season approaches. Wendy’s shop has something for everyone and for every budget. The most interesting thing is that the retail space has items that you would never find anywhere else.

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Everything Old
Nov28

Everything Old

Premier Home Upgrades Inc. is a family owned and operated construction company, providing high-end kitchen and bathroom remodels throughout Southern Ontario since 2011. Specializing in custom carpentry and millwork, they offer expert installation, as well as quality craftmanship and attention to detail from the initial planning stages right through to the finishing touches.

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150 Years of Personal
Nov28

150 Years of Personal

What does 150 years get you? It could get you a lot of things, however in the case of John Thomson and Son Furniture in Fergus, it gets you a local family run business with 150 years of experience to ensure that they are getting you what you need efficiently and with the best quality possible.

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J-M Building Contractors: Continuing to Provide Professional Designs and Builds to Their Customer’s Satisfaction
Nov28

J-M Building Contractors: Continuing to Provide Professional Designs and Builds to Their Customer’s Satisfaction

Located in Alma, Ontario, J-M Building Contractors has continued to offer quality workmanship, whatever the project, since 2015. Headed by John Horst, the company provides a wide range of customized construction products, all completed to the highest of standards and to the customers approval.

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Oh Christmas Tree!
Nov28

Oh Christmas Tree!

Like most of our holiday traditions which originated in other places and times, the Christmas tree stands out as the most universal symbol this time of year, and has been adopted into many cultures.

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Colour Your Home
Nov28

Colour Your Home

Light and colour affect your mood; so much so that there is a whole school of psychology related to it. Bright vibrant colours can be energizing, though too much can also be overstimulating, not necessarily making it the right tone for a room you spend a lot of time in. Rich warm colours, on the other hand, can be comforting, but also heavy perhaps bringing down the tone of the space.

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Drywalling … Not So Easy
Nov28

Drywalling … Not So Easy

Dufferin Drywall & Contracting is one of the few companies in Dufferin that specialize in drywall installation. At only 24, Mono resident Adam Teeter is the owner of Dufferin Drywall & Contracting, a company with one employee and a heavy workload.

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