Puppy training 101
Text by Sheila Guenther Challenges come to us in many disguises: some we choose, some we don’t. A recent challenge I took up was get...
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DIY Patio Table Project
Dear Marc: While remodeling our family room, I decided to get rid of a set of coffee table and side tables. They have glass tops and...
DIY Coloured Glass Vase
Dear Marc: I have glass vases that I found at a flea market. I think they are a little plain looking. I was hoping to display colour...
DIY Tree Branch Patio Decor
Dear Marc: My hubby trimmed our old oak tree in our front yard and we are left with a bunch of tree branches. I’ve seen branch...
Window Shopping Tips for Homeowners
Dear Marc: Our windows are in sad need of attention. We live in an older bungalow and the windows have never been replaced. The wint...
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...
Summer Activities For Kids Of All Ages
Text by Sheila Kolesar It’s summer. You’ve got kids at home and no idea what to do with them. Better yet, you have kids at ho...
Wall Hooks from Repurposed Antique Knobs
Dear Marc: I found old cabinet knobs at a flea market that I really like. I thought they were really unique and fun! I’ve seen...
Father’s Day DIY Ideas for Grown Ups!
A DIY gift is meaningful and memorable, not matter what age you are! Here are some great DIY gift ideas that aren’t meant for...
Lighting Design 101
Dear Marc: My house needs renovating! I am slowly planning and buying things for the project but I am at a lost when it comes to lig...
Rock And Roll Side Table
Dear Marc: I inherited my mother’s old records. I remember many times listening to them as we baked on Saturday mornings when...
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...
Your Guide to the Pardon Process
Do you have a criminal record? If you have trouble finding employment due to charges on your record, you may want to look into a par...
Don’t Forget What You Learned As a Kid
Proper dental care is something many people learn at a young age. It seems that waking up and bedtime routines are synonymous with b...
Healthy Lifestyle 101: Making Wellness A Real Thing In Your Life
People who want to make healthy living their normative state of being and knowing should recognize the power of systematically imple...
A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga
It’s a widely known fact that the benefits of practicing yoga transcend just the physical. In addition to being a pract...
Top Qualities of an Electrical Contractor
Electricity is an ever-present need in the modern world. Nearly every aspect of your life is touched by electricity in some way, fro...
DIY Napkin Rings from Old Earrings
Dear Marc: I clip and save your column from the newspaper each week! I have old earrings in various styles that I don’t wear a...
The Guest’s Guide to Wedding Dress Codes
As the weather gets warmer, your mailbox might be getting full. Full of what? Card stock, calligraphy, RSVP cards; oh my! Wedding se...