Easy, DIY Cake Decorating Ideas
Cake decorating can seem intimidating if you are new to the process but there are some great DIY ideas you can try that are actually...
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Expert Advice: Carpet Repair – Clean First or Stretch First?
QUESTION: My carpet has bumps and I want to get it stretched and cleaned. Should I have it cleaned first or stretched first? We aske...
Expert Advice: Finding Space for a Freestanding Tub
Q: I would love to replace my traditional tub with a freestanding soaker tub but I’m not sure if I have the space. How much ro...
Estate Plan Complications
Estate Plan – When you’re young, it seems like there’s no rush to creating a will and an estate plan. After all, y...
Easy DIY Teepees and Play Tents to Make at Home
A tipi or play tent is great for reading, arts and crafts, entertaining play dates, doing homework, and even taking naps. To boot, t...
Expanding the Space In Your Home
Your family has gotten bigger which means you have outgrown your home. Moving to a new place can be expensive and time-consuming. Bu...
Expert Advice: Bathroom Renovations for Resell Value
Q: I have completely gutted the main bathroom in my home and I am working on design plans but there are so many options. I plan to s...
Easy Easter Nail Ideas
Easter signifies the onset of spring, and after a long, cold winter, spring is nothing short of eagerly anticipated. Welcome in spri...
Easy D.I.Y Chevron Scarf
Supplies Needed: Plain scarf Extra large eraser Utility knife Fabric paint Instructions: 1. Create an eraser stencil. On the extra l...
Expert Q&A: Radiant Heat
In the realm of fireplace design, Valor Fireplaces leads the way with their newest product: the Radiant Fireplace. So how exactly do...
Evelyn’s Holiday Double Take
For our Holiday Double Take, we’ve created a dining table with two different looks. Evelyn was inspired to create a Mother/Dau...
Exercise Tips for Seniors
Exercise is pertinent practice at any age, but as you get older especially! As you age, you may start to feel a natural slow down of...
Easy Kitchen Renovation Tips
Kitchen renovations are marvelous if you have the time or the money to do it. If budget is the issue, we’ve found some fantastic tip...
Easy Paper Plate Bunny Crafts
If you are looking for a fun spring or Easter craft to do with your preschooler or kindergartener, these paper plate bunny crafts ar...
Easy Tips for Covering Grey Hair At-Home
One of the most dreaded beauty nightmares for many women is the first appearance of grey hair. Of the 58 per cent of Canadian women...
Expert Advice: Using Wood in a Bathroom
Q: Can I use wood in a bathroom? I’ve seen some gorgeous pictures of bathrooms with beautiful wood feature walls but is that e...
Easy Hair Style Tutorials for Valentine’s Day
Easy Hair Style Tutorials for Valentine’s Day – We want to look great for Valentine’s Day but there’s no nee...
Expert Advice: Grid-tied Solar Energy Systems
QUESTION: Can you explain a grid-tied solar energy system to me. What can I expect when installing a system like this? ANSWER: “Grid...
Essentials for Smart Winter Wardrobes
Whether you live for the outdoors or simply love someone who does, focus on these tips to dress for success this winter. 1. Invest i...
Entertain with this Gluten-Free Peach Turkey Meatball Appetizer
About 90% of the world’s mustard seeds are grown here in Canada, where the cool, temperate climate makes for ideal growing con...
Essential Beachwear Items for Your Resort Wardrobe
Beachwear is going glamorous this season! No longer are kaftans and sun-hats practical monstrosities that keep off the sun – and sui...
Everything You Need in Your Medicine Cabinet
For all the scrapes, bruises, fevers, and stuffy noses your child is bound to get this school year, it’s a good idea to keep y...
Easy DIY Elegant Hairdos
Start with a base you can’t go wrong with: 1. Wash hair with a volume shampoo 2. Add a volume spray to root area and a small a...