Harvest tables have been around since pilgrims began enjoying a fall feast to celebrate the harvest centuries ago. But even though most of us no longer harvest our own food, harvest tables remain a centerpiece in many homes. Their enduring beauty is evident in the frequency with which they’re featured in home-décor magazines, usually laid with … [Read more...]
Quick: What comes to mind when you think of futons? If the words “University,” “cheap” and “uncomfortable” were at the top of your list, it may be time to reconsider this versatile piece of furniture. Yes, futons have come a long way from that inexpensive raw pine (or—horror of horrors—black-painted metal) one you might have had … [Read more...]
Are you tripping over coats, bags and umbrellas every time you walk in your front door? Has your kitchen counter become a receptacle for mittens and hats? If this is the case in your home, it may be time to invest in a hall butler, wall-mounted shelf or deacon’s bench. These attractive and affordable units can help keep entryway clutter at … [Read more...]
If you have young children, the magic in the air as Christmas approaches is often accompanied by dread: dread of having to make your annual excursion to a big-box store to pick up the latest action figure, video game or electronic gadget that you know will be history by next year. Sure, your child may love these gifts for a while, but chances are … [Read more...]
Pine has long been one of the most popular woods used for furniture making and with good reason. Even though you may have heard pine described as a soft wood, it has a range of characteristics that make it a perfect choice for everything from harvest tables to bedroom furniture. Here are some facts about this versatile timber: It’s durable: … [Read more...]
Do you love to cook, but are you always lamenting the lack of counter space in your kitchen? It’s easy to give yourself a little more room to work, even if a top-to-bottom kitchen renovation isn’t in your budget. Why not consider investing in a freestanding workstation or island instead? These handy, affordable units are available in a range … [Read more...]
Proper nutrition is important at any age, but do the requirements change as we get older? The following tips can help you make the most of your health, today and tomorrow. 1. Rely on Canada’s Food Guide The guide that many of us first turn to when learning how and what to feed our young children still holds up well for seniors. The … [Read more...]
Is dust merely an annoyance? Or are there solid reasons why we should work to eliminate it as best we can from our environment? Dust isn’t pleasant, to be sure, but it’s not innocuous either. Household dust is made up primarily of dead skin cells, which attract dust mites who love to feed off them. It also usually includes sand or soil … [Read more...]
Does your pet get bored lying down or staring out the window all day? Does it suffer from separation anxiety? Busy lifestyles often keep us from spending the amount of time with our pets that we’d like to. But the good news is that times have progressed since the days of throwing pets a piece of rawhide or ball of yarn. Pet owners can now shop … [Read more...]
Walking through the appliance section of a store like Sears Home Town Store in Keswick, you might feel that the options for a refrigerator are endless. However, they all come down to three designs with many bells and whistles available on each one. Classic top mount The most common fridge design, in this model the freezer sits on top of the … [Read more...]