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...
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Chic DIY Pipe Christmas Tree
Supplies Needed: Various sizes of ABS pipes Clear silicone 1/4 inch plywood (ours is 5.5 feet by 3 feet) Various ornaments Krylon Co...
The Advantages of Timber Frame Construction
Timber frame construction is a method of building using timbers rather than 2×4 lumber. This craftsman style construction was d...
How to Paint a Bathroom
Painting your bathroom is a simple way to give it a facelift without doing any major renovations. And while painting this important...
Repurposing Old Belts into Custom Picture Frames
Dear Marc: During my spring cleaning, I worked myself through piles of clothing and accessories that I don’t wear anymore. I t...
Upgrading Your Man Cave? Check Out Your Options
Hard work means you deserve a chance to play hard too, so when you’ve managed to set aside a little extra and it’s time...
4 Tips for Stencilling a Wall
If you love the intricate patterned look of wallpaper, but don’t really like the hefty price tag, you may want to consider ste...
Whimsical Potted House Number
Dear Marc: We are renovating the front of our home. I am looking for a whimsical way to display our house number. I don’t want...
Showroom Tour: The Goods and Van Gogh Designs
Van Gogh Designs specializes in custom fabrics and upholstery and “the art of comfort”. ‘ The Goods’ is a new product line tha...
Design Tips for Your First Condo
When designing a condo, you have limitations that you wouldn’t have if you were decorating a home; the prevailing limitation b...
Hardwood VS Engineered Hardwood
Picking your flooring is a big decision. Changing your floors is not as simple as changing your curtains so you want to make sure yo...
Make Your Own Beach House Chic Bathmat
Dear Marc: I love going to the cottage! It’s my home away from home. I recently closed up the cottage for winter and have been...
10 Creative DIY Storage Tips for Small Bathrooms
If you have a small bathroom, join the millions of people who do too! Thankfully, this also means there are tons of ideas out there...
Help Your Home Sell with These Tips
Help Your Home Sell: Are you considering selling your home? It can be an exciting time but also requires a considerable amount of wo...
How to: Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
When you enter a room in your home, what does it smell like? Does it smell clean? Does it have an odor to it? A pleasant smell is a...
How Does a Float Switch Work?
FFloat switches detect the level of liquid in a tank or container. A float switch works by floating on the surface of the liquid and...
DIY Boutique Accessories
Dear Marc: I started organizing my garage this week. I knew I had to do something when I couldn’t open my passenger door witho...
13 Different Sofa Styles
Fresh out of university, I thought the different types of sofas were: futon, (inherited from a friend-of-a-friend’s older brot...
DIY Union Jack Side Table Project
Dear Marc: While shopping, I often notice many Union Jack and London designs that look hot! It seems that this is a big trend for 20...
10 Fun Ways to Use a Fireplace in Spring
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London Inspired DIY Welcome Mat
Dear Marc: I’m psyched about the Olympics being in London this year. I spent a summer there after college and it was one of th...
How to DIY a Personalized Chalkboard Vase
Personalized Chalkboard Vase for Valentine’s Day – it can be the most wonderful time of year or your biggest nightmare,...
5 Most Common Plumbing Problems
Plumbing systems in most homes do their job quietly, making many people underrate their importance. However, plumbing problems are,...
Understanding the Private Equity Real Estate Industry
The private equity real estate (PERE) industry attracts a lot of curiosity and interest. Many investment bankers and est...
DIY Designer Wall Coverings
Dear Marc: I like the look of wallpaper but I don’t want to have something too permanent. The idea of having permanent wallpap...