Few things compare to lying in the shade watching a lonely cloud drift by on a long, hot Ottawa summer day while relaxing on a porch swing. What better place to drink a morning coffee or afternoon tea, curl up with a good book or just watch the world go by. A porch can be magical and inspiring. A place with a romantic readiness where lovers can kiss and families can gather to tell stories. A living space without walls to close down your imagination, where you can float away on dreams as you fall asleep in the hot afternoon breeze. There is something archetypal about a porch. Even these pictures are able to leave you with feelings or an impression of happiness and fulfillment. Here are a few of our favourites.

Few things compare to lying in the shade watching a lonely cloud drift by on a long, hot Ottawa summer day while relaxing on a porch swing. What better place to drink a morning coffee or afternoon tea, curl up with a good book or just watch the world go by. A porch can be magical and inspiring. A place with a romantic readiness where lovers can kiss and families can gather to tell stories. A living space without walls to close down your imagination, where you can float away on dreams as you fall asleep in the hot afternoon breeze. There is something archetypal about a porch. Even these pictures are able to leave you with feelings or an impression of happiness and fulfillment. Here are a few of our favourites.

Few things compare to lying in the shade watching a lonely cloud drift by on a long, hot Ottawa summer day while relaxing on a porch swing. What better place to drink a morning coffee or afternoon tea, curl up with a good book or just watch the world go by. A porch can be magical and inspiring. A place with a romantic readiness where lovers can kiss and families can gather to tell stories. A living space without walls to close down your imagination, where you can float away on dreams as you fall asleep in the hot afternoon breeze. There is something archetypal about a porch. Even these pictures are able to leave you with feelings or an impression of happiness and fulfillment. Here are a few of our favourites.

Few things compare to lying in the shade watching a lonely cloud drift by on a long, hot Ottawa summer day while relaxing on a porch swing. What better place to drink a morning coffee or afternoon tea, curl up with a good book or just watch the world go by. A porch can be magical and inspiring. A place with a romantic readiness where lovers can kiss and families can gather to tell stories. A living space without walls to close down your imagination, where you can float away on dreams as you fall asleep in the hot afternoon breeze. There is something archetypal about a porch. Even these pictures are able to leave you with feelings or an impression of happiness and fulfillment. Here are a few of our favourites.

Renovation Gone Wrong – Image: Bayview News

An upscale, west-end Toronto home at 63 Maria Street was demolished on June 29, 2012, after it slumped toward the home next door during renovations to its foundation. Fortunately, residents were evacuated before anyone was injured. The basement was being underpinned during a basement renovation before finishing the below-ground space when the foundation wall buckled inward, causing the house to collapse. Underpinning involves lowering the basement by excavating below the foundation. It is a common renovation procedure done to increase basement headroom, strengthen the foundation or to repair leaks. When the home slumped over, in front was a large bin filled with soil and a sign advertising the renovation company. It specialized in basement waterproofing and was well known in the Toronto area. The company had been in business for almost 10 years, with 62 reviews on Homestars and a rating of 9.5/10 (rating the renovators). It was also affiliated with the Home Service Club. According to reports, the company owner tried to remove his sign from the front lawn of the destroyed house to avoid the negative publicity, but was stopped by police.

Renovation Gone Wrong – Image: Bayview News

An upscale, west-end Toronto home at 63 Maria Street was demolished on June 29, 2012, after it slumped toward the home next door during renovations to its foundation. Fortunately, residents were evacuated before anyone was injured. The basement was being underpinned during a basement renovation before finishing the below-ground space when the foundation wall buckled inward, causing the house to collapse. Underpinning involves lowering the basement by excavating below the foundation. It is a common renovation procedure done to increase basement headroom, strengthen the foundation or to repair leaks. When the home slumped over, in front was a large bin filled with soil and a sign advertising the renovation company. It specialized in basement waterproofing and was well known in the Toronto area. The company had been in business for almost 10 years, with 62 reviews on Homestars and a rating of 9.5/10 (rating the renovators). It was also affiliated with the Home Service Club. According to reports, the company owner tried to remove his sign from the front lawn of the destroyed house to avoid the negative publicity, but was stopped by police.

Renovation Gone Wrong – Image: Bayview News

An upscale, west-end Toronto home at 63 Maria Street was demolished on June 29, 2012, after it slumped toward the home next door during renovations to its foundation. Fortunately, residents were evacuated before anyone was injured. The basement was being underpinned during a basement renovation before finishing the below-ground space when the foundation wall buckled inward, causing the house to collapse. Underpinning involves lowering the basement by excavating below the foundation. It is a common renovation procedure done to increase basement headroom, strengthen the foundation or to repair leaks. When the home slumped over, in front was a large bin filled with soil and a sign advertising the renovation company. It specialized in basement waterproofing and was well known in the Toronto area. The company had been in business for almost 10 years, with 62 reviews on Homestars and a rating of 9.5/10 (rating the renovators). It was also affiliated with the Home Service Club. According to reports, the company owner tried to remove his sign from the front lawn of the destroyed house to avoid the negative publicity, but was stopped by police.

Renovation Gone Wrong – Image: Bayview News

An upscale, west-end Toronto home at 63 Maria Street was demolished on June 29, 2012, after it slumped toward the home next door during renovations to its foundation. Fortunately, residents were evacuated before anyone was injured. The basement was being underpinned during a basement renovation before finishing the below-ground space when the foundation wall buckled inward, causing the house to collapse. Underpinning involves lowering the basement by excavating below the foundation. It is a common renovation procedure done to increase basement headroom, strengthen the foundation or to repair leaks. When the home slumped over, in front was a large bin filled with soil and a sign advertising the renovation company. It specialized in basement waterproofing and was well known in the Toronto area. The company had been in business for almost 10 years, with 62 reviews on Homestars and a rating of 9.5/10 (rating the renovators). It was also affiliated with the Home Service Club. According to reports, the company owner tried to remove his sign from the front lawn of the destroyed house to avoid the negative publicity, but was stopped by police.