MOULDINGS: ADDING A SENSE OF ZEN THROUGH SMALL (AND BIG) DETAILS
A little bit of design can go a long way, and one of the details that can make a huge difference is, of course, trim and mouldings. “While there was a time…
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OPEN THE DOOR ON A FRESH STYLE
Interior doors rarely get the attention from householders as the front door or windows, but lately the affect they can have on décor and design is getting more respect. “They are becoming…
DECKING 2019 TITLE MATCH: COMPOSITE VS. WOOD
The adoption of composite and other alternative decking materials continues to grow every year, and the fierce contender in the decking category is making inroads into new territory in Canada. Still, for…
THE CONCRETE OPPORTUNITIES WAITING OUT BACK
As outdoor living continues to explode, many see hardscaping — the use of man-made products in landscape architecture — picking up, and with it the use of concrete and stone. Brad Thomson,…
WHAT’S TRENDING IN FENCES AND RAILINGS
A lot goes into the choices homeowners make when it comes to fencing and railing. There are security and safety features to consider, how the products work with the landscape and home…
COOL TOOLS 2019
Many tools that grace a contractor’s kit have been in use for decades, but that doesn’t mean tool manufacturers aren’t in a constant state of upgrading and improving what goes into the…
DESIGNING THE “5TH WALL”
Things are “looking up,” literally, when it comes to the latest interior design trends for 2019. Whether in home or commercial design, ceilings are garnering a lot of attention, as they become…
GARAGE ENVY
Unless they’re NASCAR mechanics, outfitting a state-of-the art garage probably hasn’t been at the top of most homeowners’ to-do lists. Until recently, that is. With the proliferation of high-tech gadgetry and a…
ANOTHER DOOR OPENS
Even as homeowners look for a simpler, more contemporary design throughout their home’s interiors and exteriors, there is still an opportunity to make a bold statement with their entranceways. It’s also a…
A WINDOW OF A DIFFERENT COLOUR
Design and elements of style continue to be on the uptick in the windows market, as homeowners balance between form and function, style and utility. “Now windows are more part of the…
THE MODERN WELL-DRESSED HOME
Industry insiders reveal the top design trends in roofing and siding Like icing on a cake, a home’s good-looking exterior makes an impression and hints at great things on the inside, too.…
THE WINTER SEASON: A TIME TO CHECK IN ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Mental health is a topic that is rarely discussed as part of on- the-job training, yet according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, “in any given week, approximately 500,000 Canadian workers…
NEW YEAR, NEW HOME: RENO TRENDS FOR 2019
Canadian contractors are coming off a busy year in the home renovation and remodeling market, and it’s expected to con- tinue into 2019. Castle members and designers across the country are optimistic…
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR LUMBER IN 2019?
After a year of supply shortages, production curtailments, logistics and environmental concerns wreaking havoc on lumber prices, 2019 appears to be set for greater stability. “Twenty-eighteen was the most volatile year in…
Interior Doors, by Design
There was a time when interior doors were something of an afterthought in many homes. The focus was on function, not form. These days, though, there’s a growing understanding that well-chosen doors…
Keeping Cozy
Options and innovations for adding warmth to your abode this fall and winter. The multi-hued beauty of falling leaves, crisp autumn air, the harvest moon, pumpkin pie; fall brings with it a…