CONTENTS 1 MAY/JUNE 2014
COVER STORY:
DESIGNING THE GOOD LIFE Jet-setting lifestyle maven Janette Ewen fuels her passion for great design BY CRAIG CHARITY
22 FEATURE OUTDOOR KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Grilling and chilling under the sun and stars BY JENNIFER FEBBRARO 18 THE ULTIMATE GUY PROJECT Gear up for your dream garage BY CINDY MCGLYNN
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GET WIRED! Backyard audio systems are music to the ears BY ELIZABETH WINTERS 50 HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP? Decode your tape measure BY JENNIFER FEBBRARO HOSS COTTAGE GUIDE Make the most of summer at the cottage BY CINDY MCGLYNN PLAY IT SAFE Protect yourself from injury this summer BY LORIE STEINER BACKYARD SPORTS BONANZA! Build a dream outdoor court BY LORIE STEINER
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CELEBRITY COLUMNS SMALL ROOM: BIG POTENTIAL Make the most of a tiny bathroom BY MATT J MUENSTER
HIDDEN LUXURY Your mud room and laundry room can be beautiful BY RAMSIN KHACHI 72
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A SOLID FOUNDATION Proper drainage keeps water problems at bay BY GEORGE OLIPHANT 20 A ROOM WITH A VIEW Let your outside beauty show – from the inside! BY PAUL LAFRANCE 34 SIMPLE SERENITY Build your backyard paradise BY FRANK TURCO
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79 DESIGN FOR OUTDOOR LIVING Six steps to create the ultimate outdoor living area BY JONATHAN SCOTT 56 98
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KEEPING IT REAL A cool painted rug fix for your ugly deck BY ANITRA MECADON
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INSURANCE CHECK LIST Make sure your new reno is “covered” BY STEPHEN FANUKA
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SAVING MONEY LIKE A PRO What contractors don’t want you to know BY MATT BLASHAW 76 WHITE IS THE NEW STAINLESS! Stylish white appliances are all the rage BY ALISON VICTORIA
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ECO- FRIENDLY AND BUDGET WISE Upgrades that go easy on the planet and your wallet BY DANIELLE BRYK 94 IS YOUR PROJECT ON BUDGET? Nail it every time with these tips BY BRYAN BAEUMLER
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RENOVATING FROM THE INSIDE OUT What’s going on inside the walls of your reno? BY JAMES YOUNG 121
RENO WINDOWS ON THE WORLD Ramp up curb appeal and lower heating costs BY JENNIFER FEBBRARO 14 PAINTING UP A STORM Expert tips on tackling your own paint job BY ELIZABETH WINTERS 30 THE SOUND OF SILENCE Put an end to squeaky floors BY JAMES CAMPBELL
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DISCARDED WOOD IS A DESIGNER’S DREAM Upcycled wood is right on trend BY LORIE STEINER 68
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