The medicinal properties of balsam fir needles have long been observed by Indigenous Peoples who believed stuffing their pillows to create balsam fir pillows encouraged tranquil, peaceful sleep. Not only do balsam fir pillows smell fresh and crisp, which is one of the reasons they promote a good sleep, but balsam fir is also good…
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Our use of stone as the ideal countertop surface dates back as early as cooking itself when the rocks surrounding an open flame were the only work surface needed. And while granite has been the most popular choice for stone counters for about the last decade or so, there are other stone choices that should…
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In my last post I talked about double-hung sash windows being the predominant window style in Georgian homes and what exactly a double-hung sash window is. In this post, I’ll go into further detail about the ornamentation found above those windows. Wood Georgians often featured decorative pediments above the windows. A pediment is an architectural…
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In my recent post about Georgian architecture I mention that double-hung sash windows were the most popular type of window used in Georgian home architecture, but what exactly is a double-hung sash window? In Georgian architecture these windows, which slid up and down on a series of weights and pulleys, featured small panes of glass…
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There is no better way to show off our personalities in our homes than through décor. While it’s fun to change some aspects of our home’s décor from season to season, or year to year, there are many pieces that we will invest in and will live in the space for the duration of our…
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There are many reasons why getting out to the store can be difficult for us. Fortunately the number of online Canadian retailers has increased significantly over the last few years, making online shopping much more convenient and reasonably priced. One such retailer is Well.ca – a company that sells everything from organics to supplements and…
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Prior to 1950 the Gothic Cottage style was the most popular residential home style in Ontario. This is because of the promotion of the style in the “Canadian Farmer” publication in the 1860s, as well as the fact that Upper Canada’s property taxes were based on the number of stories in a home. At one-and-a-half…
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Popular from 1700 to 1830, Georgian homes obviously enjoy a long history in North America and are one of the most popular home styles even today. Georgian home style is linked to Sir Christopher Wren, a well-known architect from England, where the style originated before being brought to North America. Characterized by symmetrical design and…
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East meets west with the proliferation of homeowners and buyers seeking Feng Shui in their homes. Feng (wind) Shui (water) is about the flow and harnessing of chi (energy) in the home. According to ancient Chinese beliefs, wind carries chi and water contains it, so the right mix of each provides a balanced energy within…
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Contrary to popular belief, there is more to selling a home than simply hanging a For Sale sign on your lawn. Yet many people try to go it alone, sometimes costing themselves a small fortune, and the sale of their home, in the process. These people don’t understand the importance of using a Realtor. Representing…
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