Thoughtful renos add years to comfortable living in family home By Sheila Brady  Suzanne and Marc can never imagine selling their large, two-storey home in the established community of East Hunt Club. They love the corner location and their neighbours. And they remember, with love, raising their son and then losing him...
Tag - May 2025
By Pat James After months cooped up indoors, it’s time to roll out the welcome mat on the patio and expand your living space. Whether that outdoor room is actually a balcony, a porch, a deck or all of that and more in a big yard, there is a lot you can do to make it multifunctional, welcoming and stylish. Here’s are some of the...
A cavalcade of new housing options can open up when you’re 55-plus. By Patrick Langston Lucky you! You’re 55-plus, the kids are on their own (or almost), and now you get to decide what you want in a home. A long-overdue reno? The low-maintenance life of a renter? Chucking everything to become an RV nomad? This is a time...
OakWood, a long-established, family-run design-build-reno firm, is an industry leader in providing inspired solutions for aging-in-place and multigenerational living. Imagine the custom-built home of your dreams—only better. This one is carefully designed to remain safe, accessible and comfortable as you grow older. How...
By Caroline Andrews If you’re thinking about downsizing — whether it’s to simplify life, move into a smaller home, rent instead of own or transition into a retirement community — you’re not alone. More and more people are choosing to let go of the excess and focus on freedom, comfort and ease. But let’s...
One of the big surprises in life is when you have a fall or an accident and your mobility changes. At that point you realize your beloved home, as is, poses any number of hazards—particularly in the bathroom. Stairs, hallways, the kitchen, entrances and living areas may all have risky elements as well. The good news is there...
