Modification mode

by: Dan Leahul

Feature Story   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

You're sure the house needs a face lift, but where to start is the question. Replace the kitchen cabinets for something a little cleaner? Or install the latest in ensuite technology? There are certain features that will give you more value—you just need to know a few things about your future. /read more

Condo lifestyle appeal grows

by: Ed Jensen

Industry Perspective   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

First time buyers and retirees are both looking to condominiums for convenience, location and price. /read more

Pioneering style

by: Sandra Young

Designer's Notebook   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

Everyone loves the feeling of nostalgia. Back when homeowners built their own homes, they displayed more creativity in their humble abodes, and when this increasingly rare creative bone is found today, it makes for timeless good style. /read more

Spring to it

by: Patricia Johnson

Garden Path   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

It'€™s time for gardeners to get out their dusty tools and start doing their part in helping the colourful flora peep out from the snow. /read more

It's all about you

by: John Ablett

Business Sense   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

The key to success in selling personal services is great customer relations. /read more

Your home in 3D

by: Angela Anderson

Home Tech   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

Wonder what your kitchen would look like in hues of sherpa blue? What about lime, citron or sunflower? Colour palettes can be intimidating. So can tile, cabinets and finishes for the home. With technological advances, homeowners can now see what their home looks like with all the features they ha™ve ever dreamed of with a click of the mouse. /read more

Tapping into your equity

by: Sherry Jenkins

Mortgage Merit   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

Financing for home renovations is made easier with creative mortgage options and home equity lines of credit. /read more

Small change, big job

by: Phyllis Fyckes

Condo to Condo   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

Condo renovation projects freshen up your perspective and increase value, but there are bylaws to follow and certain restrictions that can hamper your creativity. /read more

Restoring history

by: David Parker

Parker Place   |   Vol. 4, Iss. 5   |   May 09, 2007

Rather than tear down and rebuild old and decrepit structures, local developers are adding on, renovating and reviving historic downtown buildings, and injecting a dose of character into Calgary streets as they do. /read more