2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (592+ words) America first has become America alone, breeding a mean, insular spirit that permeates everything. Last week, Sharon pointed out that a couple of old saddles were gathering dust on a rack in the back of the barn. She suggested, mildly,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (720+ words) The formerly humble light bulb is having quite the glow-up In previous columns, we’ve essayed about the four principal layers of lighting. ‘Ambient’ lighting provides illumination to brighten space, via, for example, flush-mount fixtures and pot lights. ‘Task’ lighting delivers…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (403+ words) The average selling price of a GTA home was $993,410 down 2.7% from last August The number of GTA homes available for sale last month was 12,075, with listings down 14.1% compared to the same time last year, says the Toronto Regional Real Estate…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (711+ words) Simple and affordable, lay-on paneling can take any ordinary room and give it swagger There was a time when a “finished” wall meant only one thing: perfectly smooth, neatly painted and – ideally – left well alone. In today’s ever more style…...