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Editorial Calendar

  • March 2008(Issue #1)


    Space: January 08
    Material: January 15
    Published: February 18

    New Lasalle Home
    Oak staircase, hardwood flooring, baseboards, trim and crown moulding, marble flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, two-sided gas fireplace, granite kitchen countertop, cherry kitchen cabinets, limestone range hood, entertainment area with bar and pool table, home theatre, exercise area and a library with built-in bookcases.

    Woodland Heights Cottage
    Five bedrooms, custom millwork, beautiful laminate kitchen with wine fridge, cultured stone column, wicker and antique furniture, pine staircases with recessed lighting, granite flooring in ensuite bathroom, 360-degree wrap-around deck.

    Victoria Kitchen/Laundry Reno
    French country look, granite countertops, bead boards, wainscoting, oak flooring and Shaker style doors. 

    Safe and Sound
    An overview of three revolutionary new lock systems.

    Insulating a Bathroom Floor

    Installing Electric Radiant Heat

    Habitat for Humanity: Doors and Windows
    What's right for your needs and how to create a better living envelope.
    OF SPECIAL INTEREST
    Windows, Awnings, Shutters, ICFs, Caulking & Sealants, Storage Systems, Interior Paint, Wallpaper, House Wraps, Exterior Cladding, Window Films, Awnings & Shutters, Deck Planning, RRSPs and Spring Lending, Hot Tubs



  • April 2008(Issue #2)


    Space: March 04
    Material: March 11
    Published: April 14

    The Little Blue House
    Lakeside view, new two-car garage, Palladian-style front windows, steel railings, covered porch, big open deck along the back, new multi-toned brick and lower front facade of facing stone.

    Logs End Profile
    Logs End harvests logs that lie at the bottom of the Ottawa River.  The company makes wide plank flooring from oak, birch or old pine.

    950-Square-Foot Century Semi
    An 1896 cottage-style semi is professionally decorated and restored.  Front and back gardens are award winning.

    Victoria Cottage Reno
    360-degree fireplace, stone terrace, cedar siding, in-floor radiant heating, triple-glazed windows, two-person jetted freestanding tub in the master suite.

    Replacing a Water Line

    Weak Water Wells

    Master Roofer Profile
    Andre Boose fixes shingle roofs and can work with copper, lead or brass.  He also installs slate, steel, wood shake or shingle roofs.

    Habitat for Humanity: How to be a DIY Guru

    OF SPECIAL INTEREST
    Decks, Railings, Docks, Ponds and Water Features, Stain, Outdoor Paint, Garden Accents, Spring Storage, Roofing, BBQs, Landscaping Equipment, Patio Furniture, Mowers, Trimmers, Pools

  • June 2008(Issue #3)


    Space: May 06
    Material: May 12
    Published: June 09

    Lake of Bays Cottage
    Timber construction, lakeside porch, replaced windows, extensive landscaping, new roof (including dormers), reclaimed tongue-and-groove panels, wood flooring and trim, stone fireplace, basement walkout, combined kitchen/dining, backsplash tiles, stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, central island, 12-foot harvest table, new pot lights.

    Massive Rancher Reno
    A rancher gets a new bedroom, entertainment room complete with pool table, modern kitchen and office.  Oak floors refurbished.  Kitchen includes granite counters, wine cabinet, new appliances.  The house grew from 1800 square feet to 2700 square feet, and the garden was revitalized to include a courtyard leading over Roman pavers to decks and patio.  Colourful plantings are contained within curved, low-stone walls.

    Okanagan Custom Log Home
    Machine peeled logs involve less maintenance.  Includes a garage and in-law suite, wrap-around porch, fir floors, pantry, main floor bathroom with neo-angle shower, tile flooring, home office en-suite with soaker tub.

    Building a Disaster Proof Home

    Habitat for Humanity: Garage Organization

    OF SPECIAL INTEREST
    Gazebos and Cabanas, Interlocking Stone, Patterned Concrete, Outdoor Sound Systems, Ceiling Fans, Exterior Lighting, Outdoor Appliances, Cottage Toys, Construction Equipment, Camping Equipment, Faucets, Garage Doors, Openers and Organization, Patio Heaters, Outdoor Entertaining

  • August 2008(Issue #4)


    Space: June 24
    Material: July 01
    Published: August 01

    The Turkish Cottage
    Turkish antiques, a harem room, horse blanket rugs, evil eyes, dark colour palatte, traditional lantern lights.

    Victoria Floating Home
    This floating home watches over busy comings and goings of Victoria's Inner Harbour.  Kitchen includes granite-tiled counters, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinetry.  Bedrooms with jetted soaker tubs in ensuite bathrooms.  A deck from the master bedroom faces the ocean.  Powder room with marble-topped vanity, and a third-floor, wrap-around, 700-square-foot deck.

    Off-Grid Log Home
    Combination garage and guest house, three bedrooms, family room, laundry room, utility room, enlarged dining room, reading alcove, exterior weatherproofed with eastern white cedar siding, stone pillars, unique windows, poplar staircase, black walnut floors, stone fireplace, oversized casement windows, Shaker-style kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pendant lights, interlocking stone patio and walkway, outdoor shower, skylights.

    Stained Glass

    Keeping Cottages Natural
    Docks, environmentally friendly products, indoor plumbing, being stewards of the land.

    Choosing a Table Saw

    21st Century Cordless Tools

    Habitat for Humanity: SIP Panel Construction
    Why they work vs. conventional methods.

    OF SPECIAL INTEREST
    Interior Lighting, Home Office, Construction Vehicles, Trucks and SUVs, Heating Options, Soundproofing, Bathrooms, Tools, Back to School, Doors and Locks, Laundry Rooms

 
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