Plain Toronto Edwardian takes a more adventurous reno path

There are really only three paths from which to choose when it comes to a heritage house. The first is to blow it away and start fresh—damn the torpedoes!—despite what the neighbours might think; the second is to save some parts, but add bits and bobs that are likely modern and hopefully tastefully done; and the third path is to respect what’s on the exterior—whether that’s from 1860 or 1960—and change only the inside to suit one’s needs.