Kitchen Door Style Options
February 22, 2009
Text by Blair Korchinski The single element that defines a kitchen the most is the doors on the cabinetry. The design, colour, choice of materials, style of pulls, and even choice of hinges all affect the look and feel of your kitchen. If you want to update your kitchen, changing the doors on your cabinetry can ... Read More
Symmetry Suits
February 17, 2009
Striking symmetry is the signature of this custom designed kitchen. Heirloom Cabinetry’s Larry Koop and Barry Penner worked closely with their clients and designer Olenka Antymniuk to achieve a highly efficient workspace with great visual appeal. Geometric planes convey a minimalist look. Ample natural light, augmented by generous under- and over-cabinet lighting, is reflected in the ... Read More
Build Your Own Modular Storage
February 17, 2009
Text by Blair Korchinski For the purposes of this article, we’ll assume that you have a space four feet wide and eighteen inches deep to work with, and want to include the more commonly sought after features of a modular storage unit. If not, you can vary the measurements and design to fit your particular space ... Read More
On The Square On The Level
February 17, 2009
Text by D. Evans Electronic tape measures! laser equipped levels! Things that go "Beep" and things that project mysterious red beams decorate the shelves of our favorite supply shops and the dreams of home handy persons with a birthday coming up, but for most folks, who have only a small project on hand, all these nifty ... Read More
October/November Garden Calendar
February 10, 2009
Text by Nancy Johnston October 3 - Pick mint leaves and hang to dry for homemade herbal tea. October 5 – Cut grass. Clean and fill birdbaths. October 6 – Harvest Indian corn and gourds for Thanksgiving display. Make centerpiece for table. October 7 – Harvest small cooking pumpkin for pies. Bake pies. October 8 – Thanksgiving. Cook turkey and ... Read More
What Can You Do to Begin your Gardening Early
February 9, 2009
Text by Lesley A. Baker So it's February. Is there something I can do to prepare for spring gardening? There certainly is. Late winter is the time to prune your shrubs, trees, grapevines, and summer flowers. You can do so by using well-sharpened loppers, pruning shears and saws. Be sure you disinfect them between plants. Trim just ... Read More
Chuckles, Not Chocolates
February 5, 2009
Text by Alma Barkman I remember the way my heart leaped the year friend hubby came past the window on Valentine's Day carrying a long slim package. He's remembered! I thought. Fully expecting a long stemmed rose, I was moved to tears - by a package of sausage casings. Can you think of anything less romantic? To his credit, ... Read More
The History of Valentines.
February 1, 2009
Text by Lesley A. Baker February 14th remains a traditional day to celebrate love. It has long been accepted that Saint Valentine, deemed a Saint by the Catholic church, holds the keys to this yearly celebration. Although the story surrounding Saint Valentine is very mysterious, we still honour him to this day. We also know that the ... Read More
