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Delivery packages a pandemic problem? Not if you wash your hands, says expert
May 07, 2020 - 1:00 AM

CALGARY - The risk of catching COVID-19 from packages delivered to doorsteps is believed to be low, but a health expert says taking a few extra steps when handling it can diminish the risk even more.
ASK A DESIGNER: How to design and decorate poolside
April 03, 2019 - 8:47 AM

Ask Elizabeth Stuart Design founder Muffie Faith about how to decorate around a backyard pool and she'll answer you with a question of her own: How are you going to use it?
'A designer's designer': NY exhibit showcases Chareau
January 10, 2017 - 8:08 AM

NEW YORK - More than a decade before Philip Johnson designed his iconic Glass House, French designer and architect Pierre Chareau designed the Maison de Verre in 1932 in Paris. It featured one of the world's first glass-brick exterior walls — three stories high.
New York experiments with tiny "micro" apartments
July 13, 2016 - 7:03 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's first "micro" apartment complex is open for business, challenging the limits of minimalist living. What the tiny dwellings lack in square footage, they try to make up for in amenities.
Pizza ovens are hot for the kitchen or backyard
March 02, 2016 - 10:16 AM

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Pizza Hut is fine when you feel like going out. But pizza home is the newest trend, with pizza ovens designed for the kitchen or backyard.
Inspired by tough local challenges, Japanese architecture dares to innovate
June 17, 2015 - 4:52 AM

Challenged to build homes that create a feeling of light, space and tranquility in some of the world's most densely populated areas, Japanese architects have had no choice but to think outside the box. Literally.
Don't scrub: Many get it wrong when it comes to tooth-brushing technique
March 10, 2014 - 10:41 AM

TORONTO - Watching people brush their teeth in movies or on TV can really irk Dr. Andrea Johnstone.
Pre-assessments, proper gear, sealing spaces among key safety tips for home renos
January 15, 2014 - 5:00 AM

TORONTO - You may have selected paint colours, tiles and finishes, but plans to gear up for a home renovation can quickly grind to a halt if you haven't ensured key health and safety measures are in place.
Lung infection outbreak tied to bat droppings stirred up in house renovation
January 02, 2014 - 2:32 PM

TORONTO - Renovating may be all the rage when its comes to older homes, but in some cases there could be danger lurking behind those long-standing walls.
From holding the mail to turning down the heat, a vacationer's checklist for closing up house
November 28, 2012 - 12:30 PM

The flights have been booked, the suitcases retrieved from the attic and your vacation itinerary has been set. But while your mind may be ready to wander to a faraway land, don't forget about home sweet home just yet.
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'We're going to be in a different place' this summer, says B.C.'s top doctor
The outlook for summer is better than you might think, according to B.C.’s top doctor. “We have to manage the pandemic that we are still living through right now, but in the coming months, we're going to be able to do all th

iNwine Wednesday: Robin Ridge Winery 2019 Gamay
I have a crush on Gamay these days and I'm obviously not the only one with #GoGamay trending. Thankfully there are some amazing B.C. Gamays to enjoy. You may have tried this cousin of Pinot Noir, its name and region in France is Beaujolais.

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Lifestyle News

Delivery packages a pandemic problem? Not if you wash your hands, says expert

ASK A DESIGNER: How to design and decorate poolside

'A designer's designer': NY exhibit showcases Chareau

New York experiments with tiny "micro" apartments

Pizza ovens are hot for the kitchen or backyard

Inspired by tough local challenges, Japanese architecture dares to innovate

Don't scrub: Many get it wrong when it comes to tooth-brushing technique

Pre-assessments, proper gear, sealing spaces among key safety tips for home renos

Lung infection outbreak tied to bat droppings stirred up in house renovation

From holding the mail to turning down the heat, a vacationer's checklist for closing up house

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