Decorating Ideas for Renters
Renting an apartment or house can be limiting in terms of decor. Most landlords have strict restrictions when it comes to painting,...
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Essential Furniture Each Room of a New House Needs
For those buying their first house, it may feel overwhelming to see just how much extra space needs to be filled. Most home buyers m...
How Homeowners Can Prevent Storm Damage
When heavy rain and gray skies make their way to an area, those pounding drops sound soothing and offer a respite from the typical e...
5 Bathroom Trends for 2016
New year, new bathroom? Check out these five trends in bathroom decor for 2016: Wood. Of course, the wood you choose must be specifi...
DIY Cookie Tin Christmas Tree
Supplies Needed: Assorted shapes and sizes of cookie tins Krylon ColorMaster Metallic Gold & Silver Spray Paint Silicon Glue Gol...
Easter Egg Decorating Tips for Families
There are endless ways in which to decorate Easter eggs, both aesthetically and approach-wise. Here are some tips for ensuring an ef...
Expert Advice: How Much Paint do I Need?
Q. How much paint do I need to paint my room? A: In generally, a medium size room (12’ by 12’ with 8’ high ceilings) will usually ta...
7 Kitchen Design Tips from Michelle Cook
Michelle Cook shares some of her favourite kitchen features, inspired by a stunning kitchen by Sutcliffe Kitchens! 1. Grey base cabi...
DIY Felt Flower Throw Pillow
Dear Marc: I love to accessorize! I try to change things around using seasonal themes but I’m running out of inspiration. I...
DIY: Designer Chic Charger Plates
Dear Marc: I’m hosting a ladies’ night later this month. We are going to get all dressed up and have a formal dinner. I’...
DIY Framed Tiled Mirror Display
Looking for living room decor? Why not try a festive art piece? Here’s how to make a DIY tiled mirror for your home: Get your...
How to Organize Your Garage
Your garage is meant to store your vehicles and various other things that you don’t want in the house but it often ends up sto...
Creative Ideas for Small Dining Rooms
Dealing with a small dining room? Try one or more of these ideas to make the best use of your available space! Light T...
Soapstone Q&A
Soapstone is quickly becoming the most practical and popular choice for countertops. Glen Peloso speaks to the experts at Greensvill...
Living Room Design Tips
Your living room is likely the activity hub of your home and subsequently, it should be a room you are proud to show off to guests a...
How to Create That Wow Factor This Holiday Season
The in-laws are staying over… the annual corporate Christmas party is next week… you have to bring appetizers to the luncheon… and y...
5 Ways that Valor’s HeatShift System Makes Decorating Easy
With the onset of winter, an indoor fireplace is the perfect accessory a home in Canada can have. That said, where fire is involved,...
DIY Scrapbook Pen Holder
Dear Marc: I found a box of tall holiday cans in the attic – the type that you would place treats in. I have no intention in using t...
5 Tips for Creating a Maintenance-Free Outdoor Oasis
Everyone wants a beautiful backyard to show off to their friends and family but most of us don’t have the time to maintain one...
Replace or Revive? Your Guide to Updating Your Bathroom – Without Renovating
Did you know that your water-stained salmon pink walls and your mildew-ridden tiles could ultimately be dragging down the value of y...
6 Reasons to Switch to a Smart Thermostat Today
One of the best ways to reduce your monthly heating and air conditioning costs is by using a smart thermostat, a modern technology d...
Getting Your House Ready To Sell
You need to move from your current house to a new one. Whether it is because of relocation or your desire for new surroundings, you...
How to Choose the Right Kitchen Sink
There are very few features in the home that are used as often, and in such a versatile manner, as the kitchen sink. Here are a few...
How to Make Moving Painless
Moving to a new city, or even a new apartment in the same city can be a daunting task. You can get overwhelmed by the process of pac...
5 Ways To Use Essential Oils Around Your Home
Essential oils are growing in popularity as they offer many natural benefits, both physical and mental, without added man-made chemi...