Tips on Planning a Spring Garden Party
There’s nothing like a long, cold winter to make you itchy for Springtime; and what better way to celebrate the onset of the s...
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DIY Chalkboard Labels
Dear Marc: I find it hard organizing my kitchen cupboards. I used to love cooking but now I get so discouraged because I can never f...
Top 3 Reasons To Hire a Cleaning Company for Your Home
Many homeowners may feel awkward or uncomfortable about hiring a cleaning company Bend, OR to clean their home. It may seem pretenti...
Wild Thing, You Make My Chair Bling!
Dear Marc: I absolutely adored the Union Jack table you refinished last week; it was stunning! I have an old wooden chair with a fab...
Avocado Lime and Coconut No-Bake Cheesecake
Try something new, with this creamy and delicious no-bake cheesecake recipe. This tropically-inspired spin on a traditional cheeseca...
7 Fresh Makeup Tutorials for Spring
It might not feel like it quite yet, but Spring is coming. If you’re ready to kick off the Winter blues and embrace Spring wit...
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 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...
DIY Solution for Slippery Hangers
Dear Marc: I am revamping my closet and trying to hang as many clothes as possible and have everything organized. The only thing tha...
Turn an Old Picture Frame into a Candle Holder
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....
DIY Spotlight Lamp (How To)
Learn how to make a DIY spotlight lamp using a recycled paint can. Dear Marc: I look forward to your column every week. I̵...
DIY Coffee Filter Flowers
Dear Marc: I have always wanted to learn how to make my own paper flowers. I can’t keep the real ones alive long enough to enj...
QUILTING WITH GRANNY
Text by D. Spalding Many centuries ago, people learned that they could keep themselves warm by putting layers of material together t...
Vintage Chic DIY Designer Tool Box Project
Dear Marc: I’m a big fan of your work. The new drab to fab projects are great! I’ve heard designers say that it’s...
DIY Stenciled Wall Panels – Adding Visual Interest To Your Walls
Dear Marc: I bought an older home and there are slight imperfections on the walls in the bathroom. I’d like to add visual inte...
Chic Bathroom Organization Ideas for Low-Storage Bathrooms
Dear Marc: I’m at a loss as to what I need to do with my bathroom to make it look beautiful. My main concern is the lack of st...
Plan Your Wedding with Marc & Mandy
Join us February 2, 2019 for a complete episode dedicated to wedding planning and the hottest styles for 2019 weddings! FEATURING: C...
DIY Throw Pillow from a Scarf
Dear Marc: I had friends over for dinner this weekend and their daughter dropped juice on my favourite pillow. It’s a gorgeous...
DIY Flower Throw Pillow
Dear Marc: I have a plain accent pillow that I bought at a discount outlet. I thought it would be nice to sew a little design onto i...
How To Create A New Lampshade
Sources: Tomboy Tools, The Scrapbook Cottage Dear Marc: I love your projects! They are so much fun. I have an old kids’ lamp t...
How to recover a book (Super Easy DIY)
Learn how to recover a book in 4 easy steps! Dear Marc: I saw this gorgeous bookcase in a magazine and all the books had been...
DIY Shower Curtain Hooks
Learn how to DIY shower curtain hooks using old earrings. Dear Marc: I am redecorating my bathroom and I’m on the...
Winter Activities for Families
Text by Paul Friesen I look out the window and watch the snowflakes slowly fall to the ground, covering my lawn in a blanket of pure...
DIY Ice Bucket Update
Dear Marc: I read your column every week. I love the bathroom fixture that you transformed into a table centrepiece! I have an old i...
Marc & Mandy’s Favorite Things for Christmas 2018 Part 2
One of Marc and Mandy’s favorite things about Christmastime is the gift giving! To help viewers get into the Christmas spirit,...