June 2014

Homeowners are staying in their homes longer, and our Design Smart issue shows how to make your space livable for the long run, whether the challenge is working with a tricky layout, or tight budget. See a renovated Vancouver house that illustrates out-of-the-box thinking, plus a Magog, Quebec country home that was refurbished with thrifty finds (we bet homeowner Anne Côté never wants to leave!). Suzanne Dimma unveils her renovated new kitchen, and shares the decisions behind reworking it, plus we see the real cost of a beautiful outdoor room in Vancouver. And, just in time for barbecue season, food editor Eric Vellend shares his best advice for grilling chicken with five no-fail recipes.