Buyer's Guides

Dishwashers

Choosing a new household appliance is an important decision. Other than the practical aspects, your electrical goods ...

Ranges, ovens and cooktops

Choosing a new household appliance is an important decision. Other than the practical aspects – including performance...

Refrigerators

Choosing a new household appliance is an important decision. Other than the practical aspects, your electrical goods ...

Washers and Dryers

Choosing a new household appliance is an important decision. Other than the practical aspects, your electrical goods ...

2014 Color trends

Backyard Trends

Hot lighting trends for spring and summer by Interior Designer Ulya Jensen...

Curtain rods and drapery hardware

This guide will help you understand the functions and features of curtain rods and rails....

Terrace accessories – 2016 trends

Designer Karyne Beauregard gives her advice as to how to decorate a small outdoor space with trendy accessories.

Window treatments

Follow the guide for all you need to know about window treatments....

Door handles and locks

Select the door handle and lock best suited to your needs....

Doors - terminology and standards

A guide to exterior door-related vocabulary and standards to help you buy a door for your building or renovation proj...

Exterior doors - measure up

Techniques for measuring an exterior door as part of a renovation or new construction project....

Exterior doors: types and materials

Choose the right exterior door to meet your needs....

Interior doors

These are the criteria you should consider when you buy interior doors for the bedroom, bathroom, laundry room and cl...

Windows - measure up

Techniques for measuring a window as part of a renovation or a construction project....

Windows - terminology and standards

Vocabulary and standards to be familiar with before buying a window as part of your renovation or construction projec...

Windows: types and materials

Choose the materials and type of window you want....

Carpets

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Floor coverings

Brief description and characteristics of each type of floor covering on the market and their suitability for the vari...

Garage - flooring options

Consider new flooring options for either coating or covering the existing garage concrete floor. The space can become...

Tiles: ceramic, stone, glass or porcelain

Characteristics of ceramic, stone, glass, porcelain, terracotta and concrete tiles...

Vinyl flooring

Features and brief maintenance guide...

Asphalt shingles

Features, and brief installation and maintenance instructions...

Basin vanities

This Buyer’s Guide presents the different types of basin vanities as well as their technical features....

Bathroom lighting

Guide to various bathroom lighting solutions, taking a look at different types of light fixtures and their features....

Bathroom sinks

Features and aspects to consider when buying a classic, vintage or contemporary style bathroom sink...

Bathtubs

Aspects to consider when purchasing a new bathtub for your bathroom, and the various models available...

Ceiling fans

Features to consider when you buy and install a fan for the living room, bedrooms or another room in the house....

Central vacuum

For the ultimate cleaning experience, consider installing a central vacuum system. Even the smallest particles from d...

Cladding panels for walls and ceilings

Discover the features and uses of gypsum and cement board panels....

Exterior wall cladding options

Learn about the benefits and drawbacks associated with various exterior cladding options to best protect your home....

Gutters

This buyer's guide presents the characteristics of gutter systems and detailed information on the various models avai...

Home security lighting

This buyer’s guide is designed to help you select the appropriate security lighting products for your home....

Indoor staircase terminology and standards

Staircase-related vocabulary and standards for a renovation or new-construction project....

Interior wall cladding

There is a wide range of original and stylish interior wall cladding. This guide will help you choose wall cladding t...

Kitchen cabinets

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Kitchen counters

This buying guide presents the various kitchen counters together with their physical and technical features....

Medicine cabinets

Improve the aesthetics and the functionality of the bathroom with a new stylish medicine cabinet. Choose between a wi...

Range hoods

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Roof coverings

Choose the roofing that best suits your home. Features, benefits and drawbacks of products on the market today....

Supplemental air conditioners

Choose a supplemental air conditioner based on the size of the space it cools, controls, and the installation locatio...

Toilets

The features and components to consider when purchasing a toilet that will accommodate your household, your budget, a...

Wall and ceiling structural materials buyers guide

Whether building a wall or a new ceiling, look into the different types of materials available today. The different s...

Barbecues

Types of barbecues, from charcoal to gas, wood or electric and the criteria to consider in order to make the right ch...

Garden hose and accessories

Garden hoses are designed to accomplish different types of watering tasks for the garden, the lawn, cleaning, and eve...

Gardening tools

There is a wide range of gardening tools available. Keep in mind: your needs and how often you will use a tool....

Hedge Trimmers

Hedge trimmers are available as either gas- or electric-powered. Blades vary depending on the task and the type of gr...

Lawn mowers

Select a lawn mower based on the size of the lawn, the effort needed to push the mower, the type of grass, the terrai...

Lay out a water garden

Building a water garden is a great way to bring new life to your backyard. As the water garden matures, it will becom...

Open and maintain your pool...

This guide reviews the steps, products and tools involved in opening and maintaining a chlorinated or salt water swim...

Outdoor furniture

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Outdoor lighting

After creating the outdoor lighting plan for the home, browse through the fixture options and lamps designed to fulfi...

Slabs, blocks and pavers

Factors to consider when buying paving slabs, wall blocks and pavers to landscape a yard or build a terrace or patio...

Sun Shelters

This buying guide describes various sun shelters as well as the criteria you should consider before you buy one....

Interior Mouldings

Transform any style of home with the simple addition of interior mouldings...

Interior Paint

You’re up for the task of painting something indoors. Here is everything you need to know before you pick up yo...

Painting Accessories

Learn the basics of the right applicator for your DIY paint project. Chances are you’ll save money over the lon...

Wallpapers

Transform your space in a single afternoon with the right wallpaper. But first, decide which one is right for you....

Garage: design a functional workshop

Design the garage workshop to support the functionality of the entire home. Read through the variety of our suggestio...

Outdoor patio and garden storage

There are plenty of convenient outdoor storage solutions that could help to make using the backyard work and play tha...

Plan a Backyard Storage Shed

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Biscuit joiners

Parts, features and uses of biscuit joiners....

Circular saws

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Drill bits

Learn about the different drill bits for your power drill....

Drills

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Hammers

The various hammers and how they are used....

Jigsaws

Features and factors to consider when shopping for a jigsaw....

Mitre saws

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Nailers and staplers

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Nails

Nails are made with a specific job in mind. Here’s how to choose the right size and type of nail for your project....

Portable electric sanders.

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Rotary saws

Rotary saw purchasing criteria, features and accessories that will help you accomplish cut-out jobs easily and effici...

Rotary tools

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Routers

Features and aspects to consider when shopping for a fixed-base or plunge router....

Saw blades

Learn about the various types of saw blades....

Screws

Screws are made with a specific job in mind. Here’s how to choose the right screw type and size for your project....

Table saws

Features and elements to consider when selecting a table saw, depending on your budget and planned use....