Issue 1.2011 - Kitchen & Bathrooms Renovations

Space Closing: January 14
Material Closing: January 21
Published: February 25

We begin the year by focusing on some beautiful and dramatically redesigned kitchens and bathrooms: ever-popular candidates for renovation.

Product reviews include: Appliances, paint, new kitchen & bathroom gadgets.

A good time to advertise: Kitchen/bathroom cabinets, flooring, countertops, appliances, and faucets.

Issue 2.2011 - Green Homes

Space Closing: March 9 

Material Closing: March 16 

Published: April 19

Build green without sacrificing on style! We show how, profiling new builds and renovations that have achieved LEED rating, and visit the latest in sustainable housing.

Product reviews include: Air conditioning, outdoor living, green products.

A good time to advertise: We’ll be celebrating nature and the outdoors, so anything green, and anything that can be used outside!

Issue 3.2011 - Waterfront Living

Space Closing: May 4 

Material Closing: May 11 

Published: June 14

Celebrate life at the water’s edge: from canals, to lakes and seas, Canadians own spectacular properties across the country that take advantage of this precious resource. We profile some of the best.

Product reviews include: Gardening, pavers and walls, outdoor furniture.

A good time to advertise: Anything that can be used at the cottage; outdoor living; and whatever will keep our readers cool!

Issue 4.2011 - Renovating on a Budget

Space Closing: June 23 

Material Closing: June 30 

Published: August 3

See how it’s possible to make a dramatic change to your home without spending a fortune. We provide tips for staying in budget, and show some astonishing renovations that are high in both quality and value.

Product reviews include: Lighting, decorating, bathrooms.

A good time to advertise: Bathroom items, tools, anything under the ‘decorating’ umbrella, and, as it’s the end of the summer, things like outdoor fireplaces.

Issue 5.2011 - Historical Homes

Space Closing: August 19 

Material Closing: August 26 

Published: September 30

From new builds that echo iconic architectural designs, to old homes that have needed sympathetic restoration, we show how Canadians have taken on the challenge to replicate these classic styles.

Product reviews include: Furniture, fireplaces, snow/ice removal.

A good time to advertise: We’ll also be helping our readers prepare for winter, so anything from insulation to heating would be useful.

Issue 6.2011 - Basement Renovations

Space Closing: October 12 

Material Closing: October 19 

Published: November 22

It’s an area that can have a hundred uses: games room, gym, home theatre and even a recording studio. We end the year by showing how you can turn your basement from wasted space to an area of work, rest or play.

Product reviews include: Flooring, hot tubs/saunas, holiday gift guide.

A good time to advertise: Any gift ideas: from tools, to gadgets, to home entertainment; anything that could be part of a basement redesign!