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Knob And Tube Wiring

June 12, 2012 | Real Estate, Renovation, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

  Like so many property owners doing renovations, we were surprised to find old knob and tube wiring throughout parts of our triplex when the home inspection completed as part of the due diligence for our purchase a few years ago listed all the wiring as ‘upgraded’. Sadly, this isn’t…
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Happy Boy

April 17, 2012 | Furnishings, Renovation, Retail

  It doesn't take much to make me smile, or at least that's what I claim! Today I'm all toothy for the installation of my custom Art Rail from Stylegarage. Stylegarage are the purveyors of all sorts of cool items, including this custom stair railing at my former residence, these…
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The Zoomer Home

April 13, 2012 | Renovation, Style Enhancement Staging

  Back in January, urbaneer.com met with a delightful Zoomer couple who were in a quandary on what to do to sell their Queens Quay condo. "To Renovate, Or Not To Renovate?" was the question. Click HERE to read the original post. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the…
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Attention Is In The Details

March 30, 2012 | Design, Renovation, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

  In my last post on the Tales of Upper Hillsborough, I shared with you the renovation of our third floor attic atelier suite in our vintage Charlottetown triplex. Click HERE to read the whole post. Today I wanted to share with you a few tips on how to create…
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Stains On My Window

December 15, 2011 | Buying, Real Estate, Renovation

As a lover of architecture and art history, I am entranced by vintage stained glass. Whether it's the majestic rose of a Gothic church or a wee transom in a modest Victorian rowhouse, I think antique stained glass windows are enchantingly elegant. However, I don't think this way about modern stained glass. This week I sold a thoughtfully-designed 18 year…
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Peek-A-View 7

December 08, 2011 | Renovation

Would you like it on the rocks or neat? In my world, the consumate host is always prepared to pour you precisely your favourite drink. This stems from an early age when my neighbours demonstrated their roles as Perfect Hosts to this impressionable boy. Click HERE for that tale and how it's influenced my love…
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Peek-A-View 6

November 21, 2011 | Renovation

I've had some jaw-dropping gorgeous kitchens in my past. One of my favourites was in my Button Factory loft, where I had easy access to my barbecue, plenty of space to play Iron Chef, and a massive table that could accommodate up to 16 for impromptu dinner parties. The pic above and below reveal…
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Peek-A-View 5

November 03, 2011 | Renovation

Don't you love the magic and romance of a ship's cabin? Spaces like this served as the inspiration for my most recent renovation. Although I am two screws and a contractor short to have my gorgeous new custom stainless steel art rail from www.stylegarage.com installed on the main floor, my home loft home…
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To Code, Or Not To Code?

September 15, 2011 | Real Estate, Renovation

In the past I've railed on about my disdain for House Flippers who renovate properties for profit without committing to quality (or style!) during the process. Nothing makes me more aggravated than a "Professional" who doesn't deliver a good product, or who misses the mark with design decisions that ultimately cost…
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Peek-A-View 4

September 12, 2011 | Renovation

When I embarked on the renovation journey of my Movie House loft I, well, reached for the stars. This place is my version of a bespoke hotel residential suite. Executing a deluxe reno to the highest calibre and standards is not easy. Perfection is in the details. And given there are still a few more…
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