FEATURES

12 It's a 10

Ladner makeover captures national award

16 Modern look with natural materials

A damaged master ensuite gets the spa treatment

19 Condo facelifts

Tips from interior design experts for condo nips and tucks

23 Cool conversions

Vancouver Heritage House Tour 2010

27 Canada's best

Local home renovation projects named as national finalists in the 2009 SAM awards

32 B.C.'s top gardens

Winners in the Landscape Awards of Excellence

37 First impressions

Increase your home's value with street-front redesign

40 Metal works

Recycled aluminum a natural replacement for cedar roofs

42 Off-grid transformations

Consulting an engineer before a reno may save your sanity

43 Safety first
Keep your cool with a licensed contractor

DEPARTMENTS

6 Editor's note

8 New & Now

38 What's in store

44 Makeover money

46 Contractor's corner