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If you build them better, you can warranty them longer.

Building or buying a new home is always a big decision, and you want to work with a company you know and trust. There are dozens of factors to carefully consider, but in the end, the planning, packing and waiting is all worth it. Having a custom-designed home means that your personal tastes, preferences and lifestyle are taken into consideration from the ground up, making your space a perfect combination of function and style.

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Regina residents since 1979. Since their early years, Crawford Homes has been busy building an average of more than 100 homes annually. Their experienced team knows what it takes to get the job done right, and they’ve witnessed Regina grow into a beautiful city that people want to call home.

Their three decades of experience has led to more than 4,000 homes, thousands of happy home owners, and dozens of industry awards for their innovative and creative designs.

In those 30 years, Crawford Homes has perfected their business and created an excellent team of drafters, contractors

and salespeople to ensure that their clients have the best experience building their homes. They’ve also built relationships with the best building suppliers and manufacturers so that their homes are made of the finest quality products available.

While Crawford Homes prides themselves in the aesthetic beauty of their homes, they also take great care to ensure each home is built to exceed modern environmental and structural standards. Every home is built to standards that exceed Energy Star, comes with their Crawford Homes Exclusive Gold Warranty, and meets and exceeds the best business standards.

When building with Crawford Homes, customers get to be involved every step of the way. With modern technology, it’s easy for drafters and designers to keep in touch with customers and share plans. With email, smart phones, tablets and computers, customers can always be in the loop with their build, and can easily reach their contractors to make those subtle changes that make their homes unique.

No matter what size of house you’re looking for, Crawford Homes can make the best of your space. With more than 80 different floor plans to choose from that range from 831 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet, they have a

layout that will work for you. Of course, complete customization is always an option. You can work to create your own unique plan, or make custom changes to pre-existing plans to make the space your own.

This year, Crawford Homes has made some exciting new additions available to many of their custom builds. In some areas of the city that feature both front street and back alley access, Crawford Homes’ designers are attaching double garages to the front of their builds.

Crawford Homes will build a completely detached “man cave” in the back for husbands who need an escape.

Also new to Crawford Homes this year is the extended lot with wide side yards.

These 80 foot lots feature 60 foot wide homes, with 10-foot side yards to give you plenty of space for kids to play, grow a garden, extra storage or anything else you need. For those who feel claustrophobic living in the city, this particular design offers that extra layer of space between your home and your neighbours, giving you a rural atmosphere with all the convenience of city living.

While the look and feel of your home is important, Crawford Homes hasn’t forgotten another important aspect of each new build: the location. Where you want to live is just as important as

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local business. They’re not on coming in from other They’ve built up a sizable contacts in their time here, now the Regina area well, ve been doing this for over

edge base helped me because very specific requirements if to build a house now rather a few more years. I told them, at I want, and this is my price we do it?” They managed to ng on my list into the house.

hardwood floors, granite and ceramic tile. I also replace. That was a big part nd between Crawford Homes and my husband, we finemaller things along the way.

wanted a new home because nt countless hours and dollars er houses updating, repairing, and replacing parts of those ry and make it feel like our ’s why my list was so large. omes didn’t have all of that so se to me to move into a home d control everything from the

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the home you live in, and Crawford Homes has the largest selection of lots in Regina. Many of their best lots are found in Regina’s newest developments, including Harbour Landing, The Greens on Gardiner, Lakewood, Edgewater and Fairways West. These locations are some of Regina’s newest neighbourhoods; they’re also beautifully landscaped with plenty of green space, parks and community needs. Crawford Homes also builds in surrounding areas such as Bower Estates, Sundale, Lumsden, Pilot Butte, Balgonie, Rock Point and Spruce Creek.

Of course, Crawford Homes’ sales team will work with clients to ensure that no matter where you want to build, they can find the best lot available for your new home.

New builds generally take between four to five months to complete, and the crews at Crawford Homes do their best to complete every project in a timely manner. They understand the stress that can come from waiting for possession or from trying to sell an old home before the new build is complete. Building a house depends on several factors, but rain or shine, the crews at Crawford Homes work hard to ensure that no matter what, their customers get the keys to their new home on time.

Carrying an old mortgage after just completing a new build can be a heavy financial burden, and Crawford Homes has developed a program to ensure their customers don’t have to face such difficult circumstances. With their “Sell Your Home Guarantee”, Crawford Homes guarantees you’ll sell your old home by the time your new build is completed, or they’ll buy it from you for a pre-determined price. This program is a huge financial security net for all of their customers, and it can also be used in mortgage applications to ensure your bank of your financial stability. This is just another reason Crawford Homes is your number 1 choice.

much of a price variance for what you get. There’s also no extra cost for later renovations. A new home that was in our price range and had been built by professionals just sounded perfect.

moving in My husband and I absolutely loved the process of watching the home go from being just dirt in a vacant lot to a real home. We came every day to watch it and there was no downtime. Something new was being done every single day, so we would come back the next day because it was so exciting.

We sold our old home very quickly and we were in a predicament. We weren’t supposed to get the keys until June 15th.

We were deciding whether we should move in temporarily somewhere, since it was a month and a half before we were supposed to take possession. Luckily, our new building was so far along that Crawford Homes looked at where they were in the process and just finished it.

They got people in here constantly and pulled it off. Even the day before, I wasn’t sure it would be done. Only half the flooring was laid out. The next day, as we came in to do the walkthrough, the cleaners were leaving. It was unbelievable.

For those who can’t wait the four or five months for a new build, Crawford Homes is also there to help you find the best of their near-complete builds to meet your tastes, lifestyles and budget. If you need a hand selling your own home, day we had asked, which was their Marchexpert 23rd. realtors have years of experience, Itand waswill completely onguide the inside. be your finished personal through the Regina housing market.

The move-in was great, and they’ve been very at the few things we needed to company, Crawford Homes is a As good a long-standing locally owned go over after tookgoing possession.

I thankand their customers have security in builder thatwe isn’t anywhere, them for this. accommodating us on and that support Saskatchewan’s economy. knowing They hire locally, aspect.

It saved us money as well.wants to see Regina grow, one new home Like you, Crawford Homes

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On first day we got our house, during our walkthrough, we noticed that the With company such a had broad spectrum granite missed one piece of of expertise, Crawford Homes has become a one-stop shop for realty granite near our slide-in range. Crawfordneeds in Regina. They can build you a custom home, perfect match from their near-finished Homes called to find haveyou it the rectified builds, or find resale home immediately, and ityou wasacompleted beforebecause most of their agents have the endaccess of our walkthrough.

MLS through their HomeLife Crawford Realty franchise. They can also help you sell your old property. With many years of experience,

We had aindustry blast building multiple awards,this andhouse. a top notch team of drafters, designers, Though we love this house, it will be contractors, suppliers, realtors and salespeople, Crawford Homes has hard to not do it again. We just had so the professionals to get much fun watching it you beingneed built from theout of your current house and into your dream home. ground up.

To seeand floor plans, show home locations, and all the reasons Crawford Virginia Shawn Lemieux

Homes is the number 1 choice for products, services, and sales, visit www.CrawfordHomes.ca today. FHR Crawford Homes 306.525.9801 100 - 533 Victoria Avenue, Regina www.crawfordhomes.ca Crawford Homes 100-533 Victoria Ave Regina, Sk. 306.525.9801 info@crawfordhomes.ca

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he “love nest” is where we start and end each day. A luxurious, warm and comfortable bedroom retreat is just the escape you need when you can’t get away.

There are countless ways to transform your master suite into a romantic retreat. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Think of the bed as the showcase of the room. A high quality mattress is an investment that will bring you years of rest and relaxation. Talk with a mattress specialist about determining the best mattress for your needs. Invest in high-quality bed linens to add more comfort.

Incorporate high thread count linens with textured knit throws and a luxurious down comforter, and top it off with cushy pillows that reflect the room’s colour scheme. For inspiration, visit a linen retailer or opt to have bedding custom made. A headboard accentuates the bed, and draws the room’s decor together. Investigate unique headboards at a local vintage furniture retailer, design showroom, or even consider having one custom designed by a craftsman.

Romance and serenity are created with an appropriate colour palette. For example, cream or ivory walls radiate warmth and lend to an intimate ambiance. By keeping the hues soft and muted, you can add an accent wall to highlight a lounging area within your master suite. Your designer can work with you to determine the most appropriate colours to maximize your space and complement the room’s design elements.

Organization is essential: a cluttered bedroom takes all the romance out the space. Make sure your closets have adequate storage systems to keep shoes and clothing in place. Use baskets for magazines, books, or for storing extra blankets. Invest in unique accent pieces, such as an ornate dresser or vanity stand, to add charm and function to your space.

Visit a lighting showroom to look into the various options available to keep your master suite inviting without being overpowered by the typical harsh overhead light. Strategically place different lamps around the room to establish a romantic effect; for example, “shadow lamps” have a magical illumination that create an intimate atmosphere. A drapery specialist can provide suggestions on how to enhance soft natural light while creating privacy.

A spa-like master bath complements the romantic bedroom retreat by adding more space for you to relax and unwind. You can carry on the elegant and luxurious atmosphere in your master bath with

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appropriate tile; marble, travertine, natural stone, or slate tiles enhance the fixtures and creates comfort in your spa-like bathroom. Discuss your plans with a tile expert, and opt for a professional installer to ensure the job is done properly. You will also want to consider floor heating to add another dimension to the suite.

Upgrade your master bath with a Jacuzzi or soaker-style tub, creating the ultimate location for relaxation.

More of a shower person? There are a variety of specialty shower fixtures that can be installed in your walk-in shower to create a true spa experience.

The master bath also requires quality bath linens. Who doesn’t welcome a large, soft towel to wrap in after a bath? Specialty bath stores carry towel racks to keep your towels warm— an appreciated feature, especially during the winter months. Keep plush bathrobes handy for lounging, and add a thick, padded floor rug to bury your toes in while you get ready for the day.

Creating a romantic and elegant master suite gives you a comfortable area in which to relax. You deserve the escape. FHR

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Country Lifestyle For Schafer Family North of Pilot Butte at Rock Pointe Estates, Travis and Holly Schafer recently moved into their custom-built home, and they couldn’t be happier with their experience with Emerald Park Homes. They are highly pleased with the whole building process from start to finish, which began in February 2012 and ended with the Schafers’ moving in on November 15th.

Specific Design Ideas Travis and Holly had very specific ideas on how they wanted their home to be finished, and Emerald Park Homes ensured their needs and wants were met. “For example, we knew what we wanted for flooring, and Emerald Park Homes was happy to source our flooring, even if it meant working outside their normal suppliers,” says Travis. “We were also totally impressed with our cabinetry. The Cougar Cabinets we selected look beautiful in our home.”

Our situation was unique because we had purchased the acreage for our home before finding a builder. Many builders don’t want to build on lots they don’t sell, but Emerald Park Homes was happy to accommodate us.

Working Directly With The Builder The Schafers are very happy in their brand-new home, and found working with Emerald Park Homes to be a dream. “The team at Emerald Park Homes were so friendly, willing to meet our expectations, and their trades were great,” adds Travis. “We’d recommend them to our friends and family, no question.”

Emerald Park Homes invites you to take the short drive to White City to see the great selection of fully serviced lots and rural acreages that we have purchased for your new home.

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Spa BathroomS:

EScapE in Your own homE

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think people have really busy lives and when they get home they just want to retreat,” says Holli Appelquist, a local interior decorator and business owner.

However, where people are retreating to in their homes is shifting from the living room to another unexpected space.

Bathrooms were long treated as an afterthought when designing a home; they were something a home needed, but not something people needed to spend time or money on.

With the rising popularity of in-home bathroom spas, that’s all changing.

“It’s a huge trend,” Appelquist says.

Bathroom spas are exactly what they sound like: a fusion of basic bathroom functionality with the luxury and relaxation you’d find at a resort spa.

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Appelquist has been the design business for over a decade, but the trend of bathroom spas has really been new in the last five years. Spa bathrooms started with the renovation of certain bathroom elements, but they have grown into their own since then.

“People started to think about what their vanities looked like,” she says. Now, it’s grown to a point where the entire space is considered. “People want to feel like they’re on vacation in their own home,” she says.

To create a bathroom spa, a number of elements can be considered and combined to create different levels of luxury. One of the biggest things to consider is your bathtub. These can range anywhere between $300 for a traditional steel tub to $25,000 for a two-seater jet tub with lights and aromatherapy built right in. No matter what your budget, if you’re looking for a spa bathroom, a comfortable tub is a must.

Showers are also something to consider.

The size and shape of modern showers has evolved in recent years, and can include anything from multiple shower heads, to horizontal shower elements, to shower rooms that don’t have any walls at all. Double sinks are nothing new, but when creating a comfortable space in your bathroom, space is the key. Having a separate station for each person using the bathroom to get ready in the morning provides a little extra comfort that goes a long way.

The materials of the sinks and vanities themselves are becoming more extravagant as well. While granite and other fine stones were once restricted to the kitchen, they’re becoming more popular in bathroom renovations and in new home builds. Sinks themselves are also now available in more materials than the traditional china. Molten glass, stone, granite, marble and cultured marble are all growing in popularity.

It isn’t just the elements inside the bathroom that contributes to the spalike feeling of modern spa bathrooms.

Bob Leier, senior designer at a local homebuilding company, says the floor plan of the entire home is now being shifted to make room for the trendy new bathrooms.

While layout and the right major elements are essential for a spa bathroom, it’s the finishing touches that set the right mood for rest and relaxation. Creative lighting, fixtures, mirrors, décor and aromatherapy candles are examples of finishing touches that contribute to the atmosphere as much as the bigger items.

Because the possibilities for a spa

“There is certainly more space being dedicated to the ensuite,” Leier says.

One way designers are creating larger bathrooms is by sacrificing bedrooms; plans that were once meant for at least three rooms have been changed to two, leaving extra room to dedicate to the master bedroom and ensuite.

“We’re finding that there’s as much focus on finish in bathrooms as there is in the rest of the home,” Leier says, adding that bathrooms were previously treated as a function-only space.

about $30,000.

Leier and Appelquist both agree that spa bathrooms aren’t exclusive to any demographic. For those downsizing after retirement, a spa bathroom is a useful way to create luxury in a smaller space.

Younger buyers are also coming from upgraded homes, Leier says, and they often have higher standards for their own homes.

including home renovation TV shows

Leier says the layout of master bedrooms has also changed to create spa bathrooms.

Where walk-in closets were typically on different walls than the ensuite, they’re now often attached to the bathroom, creating a dressing room.

bathroom are so versatile, Appelquist says spa bathroom renovations can suit a variety of budgets, but those looking to add all the elements of a spa bathroom–a soaker tub, rain shower, large vanity, new décor and more–should plan to spend

For those considering a new spa bathroom, Appelquist says there are a lot of resources available for inspiration, and endless websites.

“I encourage everyone to research, and do a lot of thinking about what your priorities are,” she says. “Find out what your wants are versus your needs, and then just go for it.” FHR

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Country Living at its Best

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on and Mike Labatt, owners and partners in Mikron Homes and Construction Ltd, started their company in 2005 to build a top-quality product that their customers could call “home”. Ron and Mike, raised in Regina and proud to call it home, work hard to provide their homeowners with the best home possible from the ground up. “We start with an engineered foundation and ICF basement walls,” says Mike. “Above grade we provide an above-minimum code structure, while ensuring a quality insulation and building envelope that extends the life and cost effectiveness of the home.” Finishing is also very important; Mikron Homes provide superior finishes both inside and out, to add the stylish, personal touches their customers demand.

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“This is country living at its finest, within 15 minutes of downtown,” says Ron, of the 10-acre lots that Mikron is currently developing. These lots include a Mikron custom-built home, city water, dugout and a roadway into the home. “We even help out with some preliminary landscaping,” Ron adds. “We plant over 100 seedling trees on each lot to help the new owners get started beautifying their new yard.”

Presently under construction is a 2,349 square foot bungalow with a twist. The home begins with a 1,680 square foot unfinished basement with nine foot ceilings and roughed-in plumbing, plus dry walled exterior walls. Above ground, the home is 1,680 square feet with nine foot ceilings, a large kitchen with walk-in pantry, custom-built cabinetry and stylish

granite countertops. The dining, living and entryway areas feature coffered ceilings.

An office or formal dining area is situated off the front entry. The main floor also boasts a three-piece bath, two bedrooms, and immediately off the garage entry, a two-piece bath and a separate laundry area. Attached to the home is a roomy three-car garage, with the spacious master suite above that adds an additional 669 square feet. The suite features a coffered ceiling in the master area, his-and-herswalk-in closets, a four-piece bathroom with corner tub, separate shower and his-and-her sinks. This custom home also features a programmable smart lighting system in the kitchen and living room area that can be upgraded to all parts of the home, and a security system that can be controlled from your smartphone.

The exterior of this Mikron custom-built home is a stone and acrylic finish complemented by a large paving stone driveway and walk, along with matching pillars at the roadway entrance. The home, on its 10-acre parcel, has a beautiful view of the downtown skyline, and is situated eight minutes from major shopping areas and 10 minutes from the University of Regina.

For viewing, more information on available acreages or inquires about a custom-build on your own property, contact Mikron Homes at www.mikronhomes.com or call 306.527.1049. FHR

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TYNDALL STONE

100th Anniversary for Saskatchewan’s Legislative Building, 450 millionth anniversary for the building’s stone

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his October a provincial landmark and architectural marvel, the Saskatchewan Legislative Building celebrated its 100th anniversary. Completed in 1912, and now affectionately dubbed The ‘Leg’ (pronounced as ‘ledge’), the building has been a timeless symbol of Saskatchewan for a century.

The building is clad entirely in limestone called Tyndall stone. Tyndall stone looks like a cream beige to light tan coloured rock. Occasionally it will exhibit golden tan or blue grey hues. Its neutral colouring makes it appealing as a building product– it goes with anything.

Its strength and durability are also pleasing characteristics to builders. But it is Tyndall stone’s remarkable beauty – stately yet sparkling, formidable yet delicate – that makes it stand out.

Besides Saskatchewan’s Legislative Building, some of the most prestigious buildings in Saskatchewan and across Canada have Tyndall stone exteriors such as the Geological Sciences Building at the University of Saskatchewan, the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C., and the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec . Municipal buildings, financial institutions, medical facilities, and churches commonly showcase Tyndall stone-clad exteriors. The stone is also a popular choice for home exteriors and accents such as columns, steps, and fireplaces.

Tyndall stone was first observed along the banks of the Red River in the early 1800’s, and it was first used as a building material as far back as 1823 for construction of a warehouse at Lower Fort Garry in Manitoba. The stone gets its name from the town of Tyndall, Manitoba, the place where the stone was initially shipped from in the early 1900’s.

One can imagine the effort it took to quarry, package, and transport the Tyndall stone by train from Tyndall to the Legislative Building construction site in Regina all those years ago, RIGHT The Legislattive Building

with some individual blocks weighing as much as eight tons.

The ceremonial laying of the first cornerstone at the Legislative Building occurred on October 4, 1909 by the Governor General of Canada, His Excellency Earl Grey. Saskatchewan’s first Premier, T. Walter Scott, stated, “Let us think, as we lay stone on stone that a time is to come when these stones will be sacred because our hands have touched them...”.

The Legislative Building preserves Saskatchewan’s history, and the Tyndall stone exterior preserves a portion of the Earth’s history.

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Tyndall stone is immediately distinguishable from other rocks by its mottled appearance. Darker tan coloured branching structures can be seen amongst the light cream matrix.

This mottling is not only visually pleasing, it is also scientifically significant. The branchy mottles are a type of fossil that, in conjunction with other fossils abundantly found in Tyndall stone, show evidence of life on Earth from over 400 million years ago.

Tyndall stone is a limestone rock that formed during the Ordovician period in Earth’s history approximately 450 million years ago. Marine seas extended across Western Canada, covering large portions of Saskatchewan and Manitoba with sea water. The marine waters were home to many organisms, including a variety of corals, gastropods (snails), and cephalopods (squidlike creatures).

Different types of coral are easy to spot in the limestone as they exhibit honeycomb and chain patterns (Tabulate and Halysites corals), and they can resemble horns and sunflowers (Rugose and Receptaculites corals). These organisms and corals have been preserved as fossils within Tyndall stone. The next time you encounter Tyndall stone, take a close look and you’re bound to find some or all of these fossils in the rock.

The darker coloured branch-like structures in Tyndall stone are another type of fossil called ichnofossils (ickno-fossils) or trace fossils. Ichnologists (geologists who study trace fossils) theorize that the branching pattern represents tunnels and burrows. These borrows would have been made by tiny organisms living within the

ancient marine sediments, similar to how earthworms churn upsediments, soil today. The mottling is ancient marine similar to how a fossil ‘trace’ of ancient organisms’ movements earthworms churn up soil today. The mottling– is nota of the ‘trace’ organism itself. organisms’ movements – fossil of ancient not of the organism itself.

The darker colour of the branchy mottles and theThe subtly texture of Tyndall stone darkersparkling colour of the branchy mottles and can attributed to a geologic process thebesubtly sparkling texture of Tyndallcalled stone dolomitization.

Long to after the ancient sea had can be attributed a geologic process called receded and the marine sediments began dolomitization. Long after the ancient sea to had lithify (harden magnesium-rich fluids to receded andinto therock), marine sediments began penetrated the limestone, a chemical lithify (harden into rock), causing magnesium-rich fluids reaction whereby of the limestone were penetrated the portions limestone, causing a chemical changed another carbonate rock called reactioninto whereby portions of the limestone were dolomite.

Dolomitization often recrystallizes changed into another carbonate rock called thedolomite. limestone– Dolomitization meaning that very finerecrystallizes limestone often crystals become larger, coarser, and fine sometimes the limestone– meaning that very limestone darker crystals.

These dolomite crystals and the crystals become larger, coarser, and sometimes calcite within the limestone darkercrystals crystals.contained These dolomite crystals and the give off thecrystals sparklingcontained effect we see in Tyndall stone. calcite within the limestone give off the sparkling effect we see in Tyndall stone.

Today, Tyndall stone is quarried at one, and only one, location in stone North isAmerica.

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Four generations of North America, and it is located just northeast of of Winnipeg the Gillis at family haveManitoba. operated Four the quarry for Garson, generations over 95 years.

I recently thethe quarry andfor of the Gillis family havevisited operated quarry feltover like 95 a kid in a Icandy store.

I wasthe gifted with years. recently visited quarry and two samples of Tyndall stone containing incredible felt like a kid in a candy store. I was gifted with fossil and asstone a geologist, cannot two specimens, samples of Tyndall containingI incredible express much that me. Rocks like fossil how specimens, andmeant as a to geologist, I cannot this are a rare express howfind. much that meant to me. Rocks like this are a rare find.

The same Ordovician-aged rock formation that hosts called the Red Group of TheTyndall same stone, Ordovician-aged rockRiver formation that sediments, exists in Saskatchewan.

The difference hosts Tyndall stone, called the Red River Group of is sediments, that in Saskatchewan, the Tyndall The stone layer exists in Saskatchewan. difference is is located 1000 metresthe below our feet. is that inover Saskatchewan, Tyndall stoneItlayer buried deeper than our oil and potash deposits, is located over 1000 metres below our feet. It is thus quarrying it isthan not an buried deeper ouroption. oil and potash deposits, thus quarrying it is not an option.

Perhaps in a few hundred million years or so, enough time havehundred passed million for the thick Perhaps in will a few years layer or so, cake of sediment in Saskatchewan to enough time will deposits have passed for the thick layer erode finally exposing our sparkling fossil-rich to cakeaway, of sediment deposits in Saskatchewan Tyndall to exposing the world.our Until then, we must erodestone away,rock finally sparkling fossil-rich consider ourselves fortunate to be neighbours Tyndall stone rock to the world. Until then, wewith must theconsider provinceourselves that hasfortunate unearthed a great geologic to be neighbours with treasure for the entire world to enjoy.a great geologic the province that has unearthed treasure for the entire world to enjoy.

We must also consider ourselves fortunate that Premier Scottalso hadconsider the goodourselves judgement to decide We must fortunate that against cladding the Legislative Building Premier Scott had the good judgement entirely to decide in against red brick, as thethe original plan called for.entirely He cladding Legislative Building developed the building with visions of grandeur in red brick, as the original plan called for. He and glory for Saskatchewan’s and,ofperhaps developed the building withfuture visions grandeur unknowingly, paid homage to Saskatchewan’s and glory for Saskatchewan’s future and, perhaps grand geologic past. unknowingly, paidFHR homage to Saskatchewan’s grand geologic past. FHR TOP LEFT The Legislattive Building BOTTOM LEFT Tyndallstone samples TOP LEFT The Legislattive Building RIGHT University of Saskatchewan Building BOTTOM LEFT Tyndallstone samples RIGHT University of Saskatchewan Building FineHomes

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The RighT AmounT of SpAce foR eveRy LifeSTyLe by brook thalgott phoToS Scott goodwill

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n one of Regina’s newest neighbourhoods, Greens on Gardiner, these garden-style units feature a functional and beautiful open plan, complete with two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Every unit has access to a single car garage or electrified parking—your choice. Designed in buildings of six units each, the complex features a shared green space common area, with access to the neighbourhood’s many walking paths. Upper level units

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feature vaulted ceilings and balconies, and the lower units boast private patios.

With units ranging in size from 986 to 1,089 square feet, Green Stone Condominiums are perfect. “With two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan, you really can feel at ‘home’ in one of our units,” says Jason Rumpel, sales agent for Green Stone. “It is a brand new home, without having all the

house responsibilities—like shovelling snow and cutting grass.” Condo buyers can customize units to their own specifications by selecting condo features, including a choice of kitchen cabinetry from Kekuli Bay and a broad range of flooring from Do-All Floors, in addition to paint colours. Each unit comes with four stainless steel kitchen appliances and in-suite laundry with stackable washer and dryer.

At Green Stone, style does not come before quality. Sun West Construction, a well-known Regina custom builder, has ensured that each unit is built to the highest standard. “Sun West prides itself on building quality homes,” says Jason. “Bruno Geschwandter, Sun West’s owner, insists on working with top quality tradespeople. Each unit has its own Magic Pack furnace and airconditioning unit, tankless hot water heater and triple pane PVC windows.

The exterior of each building is finished with Hardie Board Fiber Cement siding plus 25-year asphalt shingles.

No matter what stage of life you’re in, Green Stone can be a beautiful, comfortable home in one of Regina’s newest communities. The first phase of Green Stone is available to buy now, with possession as early as January 2013. To view the show home, visit Green Stone Condominiums at 4205 Green Apple Drive, Regina. Show home hours are 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. FHR Green Stone Condominiums 4205 Green Apple Drive Regina, SK 306.535.1478

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Now Under Construction: Luxurious High-Rise Living The Gardens on Rose invites you to experience

The Gardensfinest on Rose is now under construction! Soon the building will Regina’s high-rise and penthouse living. stretch 12 stories into the sky and contain 64 of the most beautiful and luxurious condominium units in the city. The Gardens on Rose features 9 incredible floor plans and several different levels of finishes to choose from. No matter which floor plan you select, your unit will include a gas fireplace, gas barbecue hook Construction up, a balcony, and two stalls. is parking now in full swing on this Rooftop gardens

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The rooftop garden will feature patio areas, trees and flowers, a two-sided gas fireplace, and an • spa-inspired hot 2000 Rose Street. enclosed hot block tub room.

High above the streets you will have 360 degree views of downtown and • fi replace lounge Wascana Park while relaxing in privacy and comfort.

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“It’s lIke havIng a Bentley In your kItchen” A “staggeringly powerful” cooker plays a star role in Gordon Ramsay’s new £500,000 (approx $795,000 CDN) kitchen.

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unning seven restaurants and spearheading two new TV series, Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and Hell’s Kitchen, Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay is a busy man. But he still enjoys cooking for family and friends, especially now that he has added a stunning, light-filled kitchen to his south London home.

The kitchen had to be able to take a pounding and be aesthetically stunning without being too sterile and intimidating for a home environment. And it had to fit round the central stove–I can’t stand cooking with my back to everyone else because the cooker’s against a wall; it’s so anti-social. Richard kept me on line.”

Who designed your kitchen?

What difference did having a designer make?

“We had an extension built on the back of the house to take it, but the actual kitchen was designed by Richard Baker, who has a studio–Richard Baker Furniture–near Wimbledon. I went to school with his wife Rachel. He was a dream to work with; he really listens to the client. We had to strike a balance between what works for me professionally, and what works on the domestic front with four small children.

“I had thought of stainless steel worktops, but he said they might seem too clinical at home and suggested the honed granite, which looks amazing. He suggested all the glass to let in light, and we maximized storage space to avoid clutter. I showed him how I work so, for example, the worktops are much deeper than standard to take my large chopping boards.”

What is the cooker?

“It’s a French commercial stove, tailormade by Rorgue exactly as I wanted it.

It’s a monster, about three metres long, absolutely to die for. It’s like having a Bentley in your kitchen: three-and-ahalf tons of stainless steel that had to be craned over the house to get here. I’ve skimped on nothing–it cost £67,000 (approx. $106,000 CDN)– and I feel more comfortable cooking at home now than I’ve ever done. It’s a real centrepiece, as much a piece of furniture as a stove; people can stand around it with a glass of wine or join in the cooking. And it’s staggeringly powerful. I love the power, it’s amazing. Pans boil so fast, and you can get a decent colour on steaks or grills. I came in from Claridge’s on Christmas Day, and in 45 minutes, I’d cooked dinner for 27 people,

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Induction heat makes the wok instantly searing hot. Gordon’s wife Tana found the spice box in India, when buying things for her shop, The Red Fort in London’s Knightsbridge.

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The hob includes two ultra-powerful burners, a large hotplate, a chargrill and a wok, plus plenty of space for plating up.

Draining grooves have been cut in the granite worktops around the main sink.

and nobody was waiting for things, because it’s all there, everything’s at hand. And the fact that I use a £4.50 (approx. $7.20 CDN) blowtorch to light the stove makes it even better.”

Where do you eat?

“The dining room opens onto the kitchen.

We try to eat as a family on Saturdays, and also to have a classic Sunday lunch, where no one’s allowed to leave the table until we’ve all finished eating. But quick and easy food, like breakfast, we might eat at the coffee bar. From Friday to Monday, the kitchen is a family place, but from Monday to Friday, work takes precedence–I sometimes have filming or photography here–and my wife Tana uses the smaller kitchen in the basement to cook for the kids. In the summer, we can open the doors into the garden and eat out there, but we don’t have to bother setting up a barbecue, with the chargrill on the stove.”

A coffee machine is inset above the breakfast bar, which appears solid but has pop-out doors and houses glass and china.

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Which other appliances did you choose?

5.9 8 m

“The one thing I really wanted was an ice-making machine. To me, it’s as important as a dishwasher (of which we have two because I hate washing up).

With those stupid little compartments in a fridge, everyone’s always howling for ice, especially in the summer. I have two large fridges standing together so they open out like a larder, and a small freezer, all by Miele and all hidden by doors, so nothing sticks out as an eyesore.”

Would you change anything?

“Not a thing. Hell, definitely not. I wanted a perfect kitchen, and though I might not be easy to work for, that’s what I’ve got.

It’s a dream, I love it.” FHR

GORDON’S PLANNING TIPS • Two separate sinks are more convenient than the usual one bowl sink and avoid any cross-contamination that might arise from washing meat, fish and veg in the same sink.

• Round off corners and edges for safety and to help prevent chipping.

• Set a cooker or hob into an island or peninsular unit so you don’t cook with your back to your guests.

• Finish off with a football goal in the garden so after lunch you can go outside and bend it like Beckham.

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Complementing Your StYle, Whatever You need

By Jamie Fischer PHOTOS calvin Fehr

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askatchewan is experiencing an exciting boom. The province is growing, and there are more jobs, people and opportunities. With the growth from our province`s economic upturn, people in Saskatchewan have the perfect opportunity to invest in their homes with upgrades and renovations.

One simple, but effective, way to bring new life to your home is to add stunning new furniture. Fanny’s Furniture and Kitchens specializes in quality, Canadian-made wooden furniture that lasts for generations. They carry a beautiful variety of furniture that is

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all made to order by their own master craftsmen. The furniture comes directly from their own factory, and it can be custom-ordered to suit your needs, tastes and style.

The economic upturn has led to a flurry of new builds in Saskatchewan, resulting in a rush of renovations across the province. Greg Huber, a secondgeneration family member and kitchen designer at the family-owned business, says that over the last few years, Fanny’s has noticed that their customers are looking for more.

“So many of our furniture customers came back to us and asked: ‘where can I get cabinets that are built as well as your furniture?’” Greg says. When he didn’t have an answer, the Huber family decided to fill that gap in the Regina market, and offer Kekuli Bay Cabinets: a new line of custom-made, quality home cabinets, available exclusively at Fanny’s Furniture and Kitchens.

Kitchens are the heart of every home, and they need to maximize space to create as much function as possible.

Like all of Fanny’s furniture, Kekuli Bay Cabinets are personally hand-crafted

in the Huber workshop, and can be custom-ordered to meet any of your kitchen’s unique needs. By choosing hand-crafted cabinets, you ensure that you’re kitchen’s space is optimized for the best function, without sacrificing the style and look you desire.

Fanny’s controls every step of each purchase from design to delivery. Not only does this mean they can walk their customers through the entire process, it also means that they can offer exceptional value on their products.

One would think that custom handmade cabinets would be expensive, but

by cutting out the retail and delivery middlemen, Fanny’s is able to offer extremely competitive prices.

In the short time that they’ve been available, Kekuli Bay Cabinets have already made an impression in many Regina homes. The solid wood cabinets have made beautiful additions to renovations, and have also been featured in new builds as well. Their quality can be seen in the fine details of the cabinet finish, and in the way each drawer and cupboard closes seamlessly.

Whether you’re looking to renovate your kitchen with new quality cabinets,

or redecorating and need an entire new bedroom set or the perfect bookshelf for your office, stop by Fanny’s Furniture and Kitchens at 1217 Broad Street Regina.

Call 306.545.9818 or find them online at www.fannysfurniture.ca. FHR

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Total Look Package Without Leaving the Store Come and explore Fiorante Floors & Home Furnishings—you will be pleasantly surprised.

Bring your ideas and measurements, and our staff will help you make it happen, within your budget. Create your own signature look with guidance from our friendly, professional interior decorators and flooring sales consultants.

• Expert advice on colour coordination, flooring, furniture, custom-ordering with 1,000-plus fabrics to choose from • In-store or in-home consultation of up-to-date colours and styles • 20,000 sq. ft. of showroom filled with decorating ideas • 15,000 sq. ft. of warehouse (flooring and furniture) One of Regina`s largest selections of in-stock flooring: • Hardwood • Laminate

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What’s NeW aNd Next for 2013?

By Meredith heron

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can practically feel your eyes rolling and hear your groans as I write this—another designer telling you what’s trending for the coming year.

You’d think we get a commission for our efforts to sell you on the newest, the greatest or “you’ve got to have it,” for fear of looking passé or out of touch with your home décor. More interesting than the latest trends are the methods by which they are conveyed and shared; welcome to the underbelly of the design world and straight-up decor delight.

Do you Pin? Pinterest.com is a photo-sharing site that allows people to “pin” a picture from just about anywhere, and then have their followers “re-pin” to their own categorized boards. There are many categories set out by Pinterest that help you to search items, genres or concepts. For example, I’m currently designing a cupcake shoppe here in Toronto, and I was looking for ideas involving wooden spoons as art. I decided to broaden my search to “spoon art,” and found a seemingly endless array of it. Who knew plastic spoons could be turned into ombre wreaths?

Pinterest offers a joyful variety of inspiration from fashion, to recipes, design, décor, landscaping and more. I often suggest that clients join the site, and pin inspirational ideas for their projects there; I follow them so that I can see their boards. They even allow you to make comments, such as “Over my dead body, we are so not doing that in your dining room!” To follow my boards, just put Meredith Heron into the search and hit Follow All. If you are considering a design or renovation project, another great site is Houzz.com, which just keeps growing in leaps and bounds. Designers like me have professional accounts and upload our projects for people to see, share and add to their inspiration boards. Again, you can share your boards and collect design ideas; you can even ask the designers specific questions, but I will caution you on this one: I get

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hundreds of questions from people who are looking to copy or do-it-yourself an idea or space of mine, but designers don’t look kindly at questions that enable our work to be copied, and this includes our suppliers. Use the site for inspiration, and to shop for a designer you’d like to work with, but please keep in mind that the work you are looking at was paid for by someone else. Our clients wouldn’t like us giving the milk away for free, if you catch my drift.

Decorpad.com is another site I go to for inspiration. Again, you can put specific search words in and look for articles and/or photographs. This site works better with general search words, such as living rooms, headboards and master bedroom. I sometimes narrow this down with qualifiers such as modern bedroom or grey living room.

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There is a vast array of design blogs, at least one for your particular style, and probably more that you will discover and like. For modern, do-it-yourself and small spaces check out Dwell.com, Apartment Therapy and Design Milk. If you prefer something more traditional, perhaps with a French flair, check out Cote De Texas, Velvet & Linen and Tracery Interiors. If you want to read blogs written by people who are designers and share their process, try out purestylehome.blogspot.ca Pure Style Home Blog, www.veranda-interiors. com Veranda Interiors, courtneyoutloud. wordpress.com Courtney Out Loud and my own blog, www.meredithheron.com/ blog Sashay.

be tricky if you are devoted to these sites. I’m amazed at how quickly I tire of something because it’s been blogged to death. In our office, we routinely roll our eyes and call something “bloggy”, which isn’t a good thing. However, it wouldn’t be a trends article if I didn’t at least give you a few actual design trends for 2013, would it?

These online communities and networks have a huge influence on trends and style, but you have to keep up. Things cycle through in the blink of an eye, so finding something that will be long-lasting can

Ikat is still all the rage as far as patterns go.

Monaco Blue is the pantone colour of the year for 2013. As a devotee of blue, I’m thrilled by this. Every project on our present roster is based on blue, so I’m a happy designer. We’re pairing it with magenta and deep blue purples into violets.

Pattern, pattern, pattern; mixing and matching, layering, maximalist versus

minimalism—we can’t get enough. In a single room, we routinely use at least 10 fabrics and patterns, and more if I can swing it.

Brass and gold—yes it’s back. We have several projects about to be published nationally, including a kitchen that is pink and gold, where we used polished brass pot lights throughout. It’s stunning and not dated.

Greys. They continue to be strong, but now we are seeing them in woods: hardwood floors and case goods alike. Cerused oak and bleached oaks are back, but greyed—no salmon pink washes this time around.

If you want to try out a new trend, or you need help getting started on a new project, we’d love to help you make it a reality in 2013. You can reach Meredith at info@meredithheron.com, @meredithheron on twitter and Meredith Heron on instagram, Houzz and Pinterest. FHR

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Decorative Drapes with Drama Built in

By Mackenzie Brooks

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odern. Moroccan. Deco. Sheer. What do these styles have in common? They are each topping the list of the hottest trend in window fashions, and they are all available to you through the team at Budget Blinds. If you have already invested in the functionality of blinds and window coverings, now is the time to investigate

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the high style and drama of drapery. Not your grandmother’s drapes–these drapes are the style that infuses rooms with art, build height as well as depth, and layer on the luscious colours or patterns to make your space truly unique. Dive into drapery, and delight in the decorative transformation of your home.

“What is exciting about drapes?” asks Leanne Fisher, owner and team member of Regina’s Budget Blinds.

“Until now, drapes have not been what jumps to mind when we think about style for our homes, and we are the first to admit that drapes have earned a bad reputation in the window covering industry,” she continues.

“When people ask us ‘What’s exciting about drapes?’ we have precisely the answer: drama.” Drapery from Budget Blinds means that you will never inhabit a home with the stuffy pinch-pin style drapes of the past, but rather you can choose from the thousands of available colours, patterns and range of textures that will enliven your spaces with dramatic flair. Yes, drapery can do this, and Leanne and her team will show you how.

“Vintage looks are really hot these days, and we have seen a real resurgence of the high fashion of the past in current home décor when it comes to employing drapery for dramatic effect,” says Leanne. “What is refreshing is that vintage with a modern twist means that dusty old panels truly are a thing of the past; you can have your vintage look, and the modern convenience of in-home laundering as well, because many of our drapery products are family-friendly and machine washable.”

On the other side of the coin, sleek and urban European drapery panels in bold colours and minimalist lines are equally hot for today’s modern buyer. Customers of Budget Blinds benefit from the selection of not only these urban fashion choices of colour and fabric, but also in how the drapery is hung. “The old rod-andhook of traditional sheers is being replaced as more and more customers choose grommets and other non-traditional materials for their suspension option,” says Leanne. “Some of the best calls we get from our clients are when they ask us to help them choose what suits them best. When we present them with an option they’ve never considered before and truly like, we know we’ve done a good job to move their home’s style to the next level.”

Looking for drama for your home’s window fashion?

Modern metals or vintage glamour? Contact Leanne and the Budget Blinds team at 306.949.2300 for a consultation and the style that suits you, your family and your home best. FHR riGHT The staff of Budget Blinds

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Be Age-Specific with the Chores. Do not ask your child to do a chore that they are too young to do properly. They become frustrated, and so do you. On the other hand, having an older child help a younger one makes older children feel proud of themselves.

If you successfully get kids to help in household cleaning from an early age, you’ve given yourself the gift that keeps on giving. FHR

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Selecting the corr Furnace For Your h Selecting the correct Furnace For Your home

By Shell BuSey

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The best high pgrading your heating system per cent effi is a great way to improve your The best high-efficiency models are 90 pgrading your heating system two heat exch efficiency. per cent efficient or greater, will have is a greathome’s way to improve energy your two heat exchangers, use outside air for home’s energy efficiency. combustion, Selecting the right home heating system combustion, and can be vented through Selecting the right home heating system an exterior w an exterior wall. With a high-efficiency can be a and confusing and overwhelming can be a confusing overwhelming furnace, the higher your currentfurnace, energy task. Efficiencies, features and price the task.

Efficiencies, features and price bill, the greater your potential savings are all factors, but in the end it’s a bill,thethe grea in energy costs awill be. While all factors, but endandit’s long are term investment, and you wantin the brands are comparable, when shopping in energy an quality equipment you can rely on. for a major item like a new furnace, it’s long term investment, and you want Today’s natural gas furnaces are up very important to use a technician who are co brands to 97quality per cent efficient, which means equipment you iscan on.product and able familiarrely with the for a major it that 97 cents of every dollar you spend to perform warranty work should the Today’s natural gas furnaces are up on energy is used for heat. The older, need ever arise. The following isvery a list ofimportan standard-efficiency only important are to 97 perfurnaces cent were efficient, which questions meansto ask whenisyoufamiliar w 60 to 70 per cent efficient. shopping for a furnace. that 97 cents of every dollar you spend to perform w on energy is used for heat. The older, need ever ari standard-efficiency furnaces were only important qu

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Some questions to ask when considering a furnace upgrade.

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What type of furnace do I need?

How many BTUs? What efficiency should I have?

Is the duct (supply and return) adequate?

Should I have more supply air, and what about a basement return air?

Does my venting have to be changed for the new furnace?

Is the hot water tank venting proper size and gauge?

Are there advantages to a continuous low speed fan?

Will my old thermostat work with a new furnace?

How often should I change or clean the furnace filter?

What can I do as a homeowner to keep my furnace running at the highest efficiency possible?

Installing a New Furnace Condensation issues can arise when upgrading to a high-efficiency furnace.

Changing one item can cause issues elsewhere if your home’s ventilation is not adjusted, resulting in excess moisture and condensation problems as seen on your windows.

Always think of your house as a system, keeping in mind that one reason you’re seeing these changes in your home after your upgrades is your new high-efficient

heating system operates differently than your old furnace. For example, your old furnace would draw air from inside the home for combustion, but the new highefficient units have their own supply line that go into the combustion chamber, and are exhausted outside through their own plastic vent pipe.

Exhaust ventilation has to be provided to accommodate increased relative humidity in the home; otherwise high humidity may be the outcome.

Choose the Right Size of Air Conditioner, Furnace, Heat Pump or Boiler to Fit Your Home In addition to the savings on your gas bill, you may be eligible for a rebate through the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses Program.

When considering adding or replacing air conditioning or heating to your home, insist that the installing contractor “sizes” the system properly. A qualified contractor will not recommend equipment size based solely on the size of your home, or assume that your existing equipment was sized properly in the first place. Be sure to also tell your contractor if you plan to renovate in the near future. Changing windows, upgrading insulation levels, finishing the basement, air-sealing or a new addition will impact the sizing calculation for any new system.

To complete the design load calculation, the contractor will need to take measurements during the initial visit to your home and ask some questions.

They also take into account: • Local climate conditions • Size and number of windows that let in heat from the sun • Existing insulation levels of the home • Number and lifestyle of your home’s occupants • Predicted or known air exchange rate of home There is only one correct size of equipment for your home. Not only will a unit that is too big turn on and off more often, which is annoying, but over-sizing equipment can result in increased fuel consumption and higher operating costs.

This is inefficient and can contribute to premature part failure, higher noise levels and reduced comfort due to hot or cold spots within the home. You need just the right size; under-sizing of equipment will also cause severe comfort problems. Ideally, the equipment should be designed within plus or minus 10 per cent of the required size. FHR

For more home improvement information, to send Shell an email, or to watch Shell’s AskShell webcast go to www.AskShell.com.

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Before You Add on . . .

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omeowners add on to their homes for a variety of reasons, namely because they enjoy their house and its location but need additional room. Extra space might be required because of an expanding family. Others might desire a new office or guest bedroom. Kitchen expansions, front entranceway developments, media rooms, sun porches – the list of potential additions goes on and on.

Additions require careful planning and consultation. Utilizing the professional services of engineers, architects, renovators, or even designers can save you time and frustration in the end. These services help prevent costly mistakes and ensure nothing unexpected arises.

Whether your addition is small in scale— for example, adding a dormer window— or a large one—such as building a new wing—there are several things to consider. Talk with your contractor

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about the size and scope of your desired addition. A professional will ensure the addition meets your needs and works well with the existing house. He or she can also asses how the project affects landscaping alterations.

For example, are there any problems with the existing roof or foundation? Does the roof have proper water drainage and will the addition be up to code? Does a new drainage system have to be installed or will the existing one be sufficient?

Zoning and bylaw regulations must be considered to prevent costly penalties and fines. A building inspector can advise you of the local bylaws and zoning requirements, as well as provincial building codes. Your insurance agent will assess how the addition and the work project will affect your current insurance plan, and whether or not you need extra insurance to protect against any liabilities. Also, consult your mortgage lender about approval of the project: you don’t want a new addition to jeopardize your current mortgage standing.

Your current plumbing and electrical systems may be maximized with the addition. Your contractor will work with you to determine if plumbing should be upgraded and the electrical system expanded in order to meet code. You will also want to consider television and cable services for the addition. Oftentimes, when homeowners expand their space they upgrade with home automation systems. Planning with a home automation expert will help you determine electrical system requirements.

A structural engineer or architect can determine how the new addition will affect the current structure of the house.

Your home’s heating and ventilation needs will increase with the the addition of more space. You might want to use this as an opportunity to upgrade to an energy

efficient system that will operate better and save you money in the long run.

efficient system that will operate better and And of course save you money in thethere longare run.the various fixtures and finishes to go into the new space. Will require new lighting or appliances?

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Collaborating with a designer the services of licensed installers for new will give you a better idea of your options. floors, windows, doors or other products. A You will also want to make sure you use product that is not installed properly loses the services of licensed installers for new its warranty. floors, windows, doors or other products. A productAlthough that is not installed properly loses there are several things to keep its warranty. in mind while planning an addition to your home, it is an investment that increases Although are several things to you keepyears yourthere property value and gives in mindofwhile planning an addition to your (spacious) enjoyment. Consulting home, with it is professionals an investment that increases about the project will your property value you years make sure it is and donegives as efficiently and as of (spacious) effectively asenjoyment. possible. FHRConsulting with professionals about the project will make sure it is done as efficiently and as effectively as possible. FHR

EXPERTAdvice Spray Foam Insulation: The Most Superior for Your Attic

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hen insulating a home, we often get asked how we insulate the roof and attic. Spray foam can be placed on the attic floor, but this leaves the rest of the attic vented and uninsulated.

To properly insulate your attic, the foam should be sprayed directly to the underside of the roof, sealing off the attic from any air infiltration and exfiltration, and creating a non-vented assembly.

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Despite popular belief, your attic does not need to be ventilated. Ventilated attics undergo severe temperature changes in the winter and summer, especially here in the prairies. In the winter, the cold air creeps into the attic, causing heat to transfer from the living space into the cold attic. Cold winds make this even worse by stripping away the warm air from the attic. During the hot summer months, heat builds up in the attic, increasing moisture and condensation.

Spray foam completely seals the attic, making it a “conditioned” space that is as comfortable as the rest of the house.

Insulating the roof eliminates energy loss from attic ducts, and excess moisture is not pulled into the attic because the top of the building is tighter. Since the attic temperature is the same as the rest of the house, your furnace does not need to work overtime to replace the heat lost from living spaces in the winter, thus saving on energy costs. In the summer, heat transfer

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from sheathing and shingles into the attic is eliminated and your air-conditioning does not work to cool that space. Spray foam keeps moisture outside, decreasing the formation of mold. The tight seal you get from spray foam also means homes are quieter, and you won’t hear that whistling sound in the attic from the wind.

Furthermore, spray foam is waterproof and windproof, offering added protection if you lose your shingles, and have not yet replaced them.

People also wonder whether foam under the roof deck causes shingles to curl.

Remember that an attic with spray foam is not hot during the summer; it stays within two to four degrees of the thermostat setting. If the attic is cool, it means that the shingles are only heated by sunlight. This is the same direct sunlight that is present even with a vented assembly.

Most importantly, regardless of area, spray foam needs to be installed by professionals.

The way spray foam insulation is installed is instrumental to its effectiveness. At Spray Jones, we value professionalism and experience. Our employees must pass exams, and the people in charge of a spray rig have a minimum of 2,000 hours of spray time.

Next issue: What to know before installing spray foam insulation in your attic. FHR

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inger—yes, as in gingerbread—has a long-standing medicinal as well as horticultural reputation. I mention gingerbread for the simple fact that over the festive season, this edible creation ranks in its own food group at our house.

Oddly enough, gingerbread has its origins in ancient ATTIE Greek BY times and not in Asia, as I had thought.

KEN BE Apparently, ginger root was peeled and wrapped in a piece of bread, and eaten after a heavy meal to prevent indigestion, hence gingerbread. Perhaps this root’s ability to settle tummies was the reason that ginger ale was often used as a home remedy for rumbling tummies and overeating. Native to India, the ginger plant has been used as a physical cleanser as well as a spiritual purifier and food preservative by the Ayurvedics. In some religious festivals, the ever-sopopular garlic was shunned and replaced with ginger so as to afford a pleasant, sweet aroma on the person before the gods. Ginger has very warming and drying qualities, and is actually a stimulant. Many cough

remedies will contain ginger or ginger parts mostly for its expectorant quality—a great value to enjoy especially at this time of the year. There is some evidence that ginger has a mild anti-depressant quality, yet another positive vote for gingerbread.

One of the best known uses for this seeming panacea is to quell nausea and vertigo associated with motion sickness: air, sea or on land. If you are prone to these ailments and have been putting off a cruise or extended air travel, ingesting powdered ginger in a gel capsule works well before travelling. Some folks will dab a little ginger oil behind their ear prior to travel with apparently good success.

From a decorative perspective, ginger is a remarkable plant both in form and flower, and is simple to grow. During the lower light periods that we experience in the winter, ginger can be started indoors from a root purchased at the local green grocer or supermarket. Check carefully to determine if any growth is apparent at the tip of the lumpy roots. An organic produce store may be your best bet because most ginger root is irradiated to prevent growth. You will notice that these rhizomes have what appear to be “fingers” or digits protruding from the main bulk of the root. Fear not:; if you should break one or more of these away from the main member, they too will grow into ginger plants. When you are ready to plant the rhizome, lay it flat on the surface of a soiless medium, like ProMix™, press firmly to ensure that the root is about 50 per cent into the mix, much like an Iris rhizome would be planted, and then water. Next, you might tent the entire container with a clear, plastic bag. This quasi-greenhouse will keep the humidity and temperature at a decent rate while the ginger sets its roots. Under cover, the container is not likely to need water for some time, unless you notice that the mix is dry. You should see green shoots at the very ends of the ginger rhizome appearing cylindrical and almost grass-like. At this point, it is wise to either remove the plastic tent, or vent it to allow fresh air to circulate. From this point on, your new ginger plant will surprise you with a rapid rate of growth.

During the winter months, ginger, like many other houseplants, will amble along with no spectacular production of leaves, and not likely any flowers until conditions improve. Ginger started from

scratch may indeed not bloom until the following year, even under excellent conditions. All the same, this is a very easy and remarkable plant to grow.

When crushed, the leaves give off a strong ginger scent; for this reason alone, the plant is worth growing. Flowers are typically borne on a spike and are heavily scented, and the individual flowers of the edible ginger are white or perhaps a pale pink. There are many cultivated varieties that come in other colours and a myriad of very interesting floral forms.

Gingers make a bold statement in the summer garden: tall and stately resembling corn in some cases, and well worth the minimal effort. Children will likely find this a cool situation as well, and may consider growing ginger as a school project. Water is the best food for ginger, however, it does respond rather rapidly to a healthy nitrogen fix.

Enjoy the winter season, and start early for next year’s garden. FHR

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fireplace has irresistible charm: the warmth and beauty of the flames commands relaxation and coziness to a room. The winter season becomes more enjoyable when gathering around a crackling fire.

Not only do fireplaces add much appreciated warmth to a home, but there is an additional aesthetic charm. You can choose from a vast array of styles, once you consider different finishing options, such as trims, panels, doors and even mantles. The mantle and the surrounding décor really set the tone, regardless of the type of fireplace. These elements can be interchanged if and when the time comes to renovate or update your home’s style.

What is the interior (and even exterior) look of your home? If you have a more classic style, you might incorporate a

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brick or stone surround into your space rather than an ultramodern fireplace with brushed steel. If your home is country-cozy, a good match would be a stove. For the ultramodern home, a fireplace with marble, limestone or granite provides a great centerpiece or focus for the design scheme.

If you’ve recently added on to your home, a fireplace helps to heat the extra space.

For example, a dining room expansion or upgrade can be made complete by installing a fireplace. Imagine the guests at your next dinner party enjoying a glass of wine and mingling in front of the warm flames.

Your fireplace choice should be as unique as you and your home. The traditional wood-burning fireplace provides efficient heating, is durable and offers a much-

appreciated level of coziness. Because the surrounds and doors can be customized for a particular look, they suit many different styles of décor.

For safety reasons, wood-burning fireplaces with masonry chimneys require regular maintenance. This type of fireplace is useful for heating localized areas (some even have a heat distribution system) and is cost-effective to operate.

Inefficient wood fireplaces can be updated by installing a wood insert; these inserts are not only good for retrofits, but for new fireplace additions as well.

Wood-burning stoves complement a traditional or rustic décor, and serve homeowners well with efficient heating. They require a chimney or natural venting system.

owners of winterized properties enjoy the user-friendliness and cost-effectiveness of these units.

Whether you are renovating or building new, the fireplace adds a unique element to your space. A source of warmth and ambience, fireplaces are more versatile than ever, and can be installed in any home. FHR

Gas fireplaces or stoves give the look of a natural wood fire without the mess: no ashes or wood chips to tend to. The heat emitted from gas is immediate, and the flame height and temperature can be controlled by a thermostat, making it very user-friendly.

These versatile units lend nicely to the atmosphere of any home. Using propane or natural gas, gas fireplaces with direct venting systems are ideal for new installations. If you are updating your existing fireplace, and there is a chimney and flue present, a gas insert is a good retrofit. Like other types of stoves, a gas stove provides a traditional element to a room. They are ventless, smokeless, and fireless, making them versatile and usable almost anywhere.

Electric fireplaces are portable and energyefficient, easily heating a room approximately 400 square feet. Electric inserts are an easy solution for upgrading older, inefficient fireplaces. Not only are they convenient, but these units enhance a room’s look through different styles that range from modern to traditional. Some models are designed to

hang on the wall, providing homeowners and guests a unique conversation starter.

A pellet stove or insert produces minimal smoke, and creates less ash and creosote than regular wood fireplaces. The pellets are made from a variety of compressed recycled materials; the compression leaves very little moisture in the pellets and allows them to burn hotter than wood. As freestanding units, pellet stoves require venting, whereas pellet inserts can be installed in existing fireplaces with chimneys. Both require electricity to operate.

If you want a real fire but don’t want the hassle of wood, you may want to consider a gel fireplace. These units burn an odourless and non-toxic jelled alcohol compound in a can. While you can’t control the size of flame, this is remedied by burning more than one can. This eco-friendly option is great for localized heating, and provides the same ambience one expects from a wood or gas fireplace.

These units can be installed almost anywhere because they do not require special venting. For example, cottage

The type of fireplace you choose is directly linked to the venting system: Direct venting system. Uses a coaxial pipe system where outside air is drawn in for combustion, and a second pipe vents the air back outside. Because this system can be vented either horizontally or vertically, it is suitable for homes with no existing chimney.

Natural venting system. Uses air from the room for combustion, then vents like a furnace at the roof. It is an economical system to install, but less efficient than direct venting.

Ventless. Does not require a chimney or flue, making them versatile and usable for almost any room. Want to heat up the master suite? Warm up the kitchen? This type of fireplace is the perfect option.

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