The $162 Workout: Legs and Abs

Next up in the $162 home gym workout: legs, abs and cardio intervals. For this workout, all you need is the resistance band and skipping rope. Enjoy. Jump Squats With feet parallel and shoulder width apart, slowly ease into the bottom of a squat. At the lowest point in the … Read More

The Rugs Don’t Work. Yet Sometimes They Do.

Rugs are like bad relationships: In the beginning, they get lots of attention, but over time, they tend to be forgotten. Eventually, they just get walked all over. When designing rooms, I put ample effort into choosing wood or stone flooring and often overlook rugs as a design element. Yet … Read More

The $162 Workout: Arms & Shoulders

Last week I brought you the first of a series of workouts I will be providing using only the equipment from my $162 home gym posting. It was a back and chest workout with cardio intervals and some core work. For this workout, we’ll be working shoulders, biceps and triceps. … Read More

Knock it Off! Part 2

Last week, I talked about the popularity of modern classics, whether authentic or knocked-off. You can visit here to see part one of my crash course in classic furniture design. This week, I present part two. Arco Floor Lamp (pictured above) Designer: Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy Year: … Read More

Flip and Dip: Montreal’s Best Pools

After a typically abysmal winter, and a non-existent spring, summer’s been a disappointment. Cool weather and frequent rain have meant far too many movies and not nearly enough patios and pools. Now that the heat seems to have finally arrived, we don’t intend to spend any more time indoors. Our … Read More

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