Rare, roomy townhouse by the water

Corner unit with a wraparound deck

Bigger than your average condo

Fans of the new Shenkman Arts Centre in suburban Ottawa say it's a shining example of a successful P3 project. Critics, however, urge municipalities to tread warily before bidding and carefully count up the final costs

Rare opportunity in a low-turnover condo tower

Downtown entry-level units in high demand

An entry-level unit for Little Italy

Contemporary log cabin minutes from the ski hills

Older condo serves up more space, added perks

Say goodbye to the Cecil strip bar and hello to the Rolston, a condo project developers hope will anchor a new neighbourhood called Midtown

Q: A friend who is expert at growing cactus plants told me last month that a Christmas cactus blooming in my kitchen should not still be flowering, but resting.

If the Pinnacle Living project on West Broadway has a signature, it is this: modern sophistication with classic elegance.

Many Vancouverites are counting the days until they can get out in their gardens, but the same thing is happening in many other parts of Canada.

InterUrban will have big views of historic city -- PAGES D2-3

Durability and sustainability are two of the reasons why wood has replaced carpeting in popularity in the main living areas of a house. Traditional hardwoods like oak and maple have been joined by bamboo, cork and reclaimed wood. Bamboo reaches maturity in six years and can be continually harvested. With cork, the bark of a tree is harvested every few years without killing the tree. Shown here, a dining room with cork flooring, left, a kitchen with bamboo flooring, above, and a sitting area with reclaimed wood, right.

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata council is confused on how to apply our bylaws.

A subtle pride permeates the Inter-Urban new-home project in New Westminster -- pride in the 18-storey building, but also in the neighbourhood in which it is located.

Q: Is it possible to grow basil indoors? I know it cannot be seeded or transplanted outdoors until late spring. I am craving some fresh, homegrown basil. I am fond also of cilantro.

Kinichi Shigeno is an award-winning veteran artisan whose ceramic works have been showcased both locally and overseas. Hamza Vora and Raneen Nosh are novice artisans whose tile creations have just recently made their public introduction.