A fully finished and functional basement is a dream for many homeowners. Such a space, when completed, can serve as an entertainment...

Home trends come and go. Today’s must-have items tend to become tomorrow’s outdated features in the blink of an eye. Homeowners who plan...

HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard Autumn is beautiful, and there are many shrubs and perennials which will continue to bloom until...

LEIGH McEACHRAN, Communications Advisor, Region of Durham DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting applications to the At...

As autumn inches closer to winter, it’s not uncommon for people to look to the coming cold with a degree of lament. Spring, summer and...

HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard The drastic change in the weather has certainly reminded us that winter is near and the time has...

Homes come in many sizes and styles. But whether your home is a palatial postmodern masterpiece or a cozy farmhouse, reclaimed wood can...

Home renovation projects can help homeowners put their own unique stamp on their homes, and such projects can be both aesthetic and...

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the dining room may be akin to one of its arteries. The mood created in the kitchen spreads...

When shopping for a home, buyers often try to envision themselves living in a given property. Images of family gatherings and holidays...

Remodelling a kitchen adds value to a home. Mid-range kitchen remodels cost about $66,000, and homeowners can expect to recover about 60...

Hardwood floors have long been sought after by home buyers. In its 2019 “Remodeling Impact Report,” the National Association of Realtors®...

Many components combine to define a home’s interior. Some homeowners may be partial to certain styles, such as ultra-modern or farmhouse,...

Veteran homeowners recognize the value of remodelling their kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens and baths tend to appear dated more quickly...

Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there’s more to this beloved season than brightly...

Spending so much time at home during the pandemic led many homeowners to spruce up their homes. Home improvements increased by an average...

The final weeks of winter, and even the first few weeks of spring, are still chilling many parts of the world. Despite those last...

SHIRLEY LOVE, Special to The Standard Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis, in Philadelphia, on May 12th, 1907, whose mother had...

No garden is immune to disease. Even the most attentive, experienced gardeners have had to confront disease in their gardens, which can...