The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Textiles: Sustainable Fabric Explained Marc & MandyJune 14, 2024 June 17, 2024 Understanding Eco-Friendly Textiles Eco-friendly textiles have become a significant topic of conversation in the fashion and garment...
Timeless Siding Materials and Styles for Modern Homes Marc & MandyMay 16, 2024 Choosing the proper siding for a home is a delicate balance between aesthetics, durability, and maintenance. As the face of the resi...
Things to Know Before Buying a Vacant Lot Marc & MandyNovember 17, 2022 November 17, 2022 Purchasing a piece of land for a dream home is a crucial investment. Perform due diligence and support your decision with sound rese...
The Advantages of Septic Tank Pumping Marc & MandyOctober 19, 2022 October 19, 2022 Pumping your septic tank periodically is one of the best ways to keep it in good shape. It will prevent misfiring and other problems...
Top 3 Creative Ideas for Remodeling Your Kitchen Marc & MandyJune 15, 2020 June 15, 2020 If you’re looking to put your home on the market, or if you simply want a modern update to your house, you may have considered renov...
Turn An Old Mirror Into A Weekly Planner Marc & MandyNovember 21, 2019 January 27, 2023 Dear Marc: I have a decent size mirror that was given to me by my mother. The mirror is a little ornate and kind of ugly. I don̵...
The Polysleep Mattress Marc & MandyAugust 19, 2019 May 27, 2020 Looking for a new mattress? Here are 5 reasons to LOVE the Polysleep Mattress! It’s Canadian-made! Every Polysleep mattress is...
Top Qualities of an Electrical Contractor Marc & MandyMay 10, 2019 July 25, 2023 Electricity is an ever-present need in the modern world. Nearly every aspect of your life is touched by electricity in some way, fro...
Top 3 Reasons To Hire a Cleaning Company for Your Home Marc & MandyMarch 7, 2019 May 26, 2020 Many homeowners may feel awkward or uncomfortable about hiring a cleaning company Bend, OR to clean their home. It may seem pretenti...
Turn an Old Picture Frame into a Candle Holder Marc & MandyFebruary 23, 2019 January 27, 2023 Dear Marc: I use your advice in all of my design projects and I like how you talked about repurposing old items in previous columns....
Transform Your Basement into a Rental Suite Marc & MandyMay 4, 2018 May 26, 2020 If you live in a desirable area and you’ve been thinking about transforming your basement to attract renters, now may be the perfect...
Things to Consider Before Installing a Central Vacuum Marc & MandyMay 2, 2017 May 26, 2020 Generally speaking, a central vacuum system, also known as a built-in duct system, is more convenient, more powerful, and muc...
Tips for Choosing the Best Bathtub for Your Needs Marc & MandyApril 9, 2017 May 26, 2020 Deciding on a bathtub is not a task that should be taken lightly. Much like if you were remodeling your flooring or replacing...
Things to Consider Before Renovating Your Kitchen Marc & MandyJanuary 14, 2017 May 26, 2020 Should you hire a professional designer? Of course, we’re not opposed to DIY-ing, but when you’re tackling someth...
Tips to Throw a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget Marc & MandyDecember 27, 2016 October 21, 2021 Hosting a New Years Eve party can be equal parts exciting and expensive. Between food, drinks, decorations, not to mention unforesee...
Tips for Hosting a Holiday Party in a Small Space Marc & MandyDecember 14, 2016 October 21, 2021 Opt for an alternative Christmas tree There’s nothing quite like a real tree to festive-ify your home, but if you’re lac...
Tips for Hosting a Holiday Wine Tasting Marc & MandyDecember 12, 2016 May 26, 2020 If there were ever a month to eat, drink and be merry, this would be it. And while we can’t necessarily gift your merriment th...
Think Outside the Box for Thoughtful Last-Minute Gifts Marc & MandyNovember 24, 2016 May 26, 2020 Although it’s the time of year to make a list and check it twice, a recent poll found that on average, three in 10 gift purcha...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Creating a Bachelor Space Marc & MandyNovember 14, 2016 May 26, 2020 It’s hard to choose beautiful décor and furniture pieces that still give off a ‘masculine’ vibe so creating a bachelor space that th...
Timber frame Home Tour Marc & MandyOctober 29, 2016 May 26, 2020 There are plenty of benefits to timber frame construction, one of which being the gorgeous look of a home built using this style. Us...
The Advantages of Timber Frame Construction Marc & MandyOctober 6, 2016 May 26, 2020 Timber frame construction is a method of building using timbers rather than 2×4 lumber. This craftsman style construction was d...
Tips for Designing a Kids Room Marc & MandyJune 30, 2016 May 26, 2020 Give your kids an “office.” Chose a corner and establish it as their learning corner, complete with a desk for homework...
The Health Benefits of a Skylight Marc & MandyJune 30, 2016 May 26, 2020 The benefits of natural sunlight have been studied thoroughly and are clear.. Simply put, exposure to the sun improves mood, energy...
Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Colour for Any Room Marc & MandyApril 6, 2016 May 26, 2020 Committing to a paint colour can be a daunting task, and the actual act of painting a room is a chore in itself so you want to make...
Tips for Buying Antiques Marc & MandyDecember 14, 2015 May 26, 2020 Buy What You Love Image 1 of 7 Trust your gut instinct. If something doesn't feel right, don't buy it. If something looks wonderful...