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....
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6 Simple Ideas to Improve Your Curb Appeal on a Budget
Accessorize with plants and planters. Use layers of plants as natural decor; (hang them, stagger them or line them up like movie t...
6 Ways to Green Your Morning Routine
A refreshed morning routine on a cold winter morning can warm up your day and get you started on the right foot. Whether it’s...
Make Your Dream Trip a Reality
Are you feeling stuck and bored? Do the days seem monotonous? Maybe it’s time for you to take that trip you’ve always desired! If yo...
Marc & Mandy’s Favorite Things for Christmas 2018 Part 1
One of Marc and Mandy’s favorite things about Christmastime is giving gifts to others! To help viewers get into the Christmas...
DIY Designer Pegboard
Dear Marc: I turned my spare bedroom into a home office. I repurposed a few pieces of furniture and created an eclectic look. Howeve...
2-Ingredient Lemon Mousse
½ cup Lemon curd (homemade or bought) 1 cup whipping cream 1. Whip the whipping cream. 2. Combine the whipped cream and lemon curd u...
Expert Advice: Using Wood in a Bathroom
Q: Can I use wood in a bathroom? I’ve seen some gorgeous pictures of bathrooms with beautiful wood feature walls but is that e...
How to Choose the Right Chandelier for Your Dining Room
When it comes to illuminating your dining room, the right chandelier can do your space a major favour. In addition to providing ligh...
Glen Peloso’s Organization Tips for Your Shed
A shed can be a lifesaver, especially if you’re a family with too much stuff and nowhere to store it all. That said, not all s...
Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs
While we all want to make healthy food choices, it can be tough and time consuming to identify the best ingredients. Fortunately, ma...
Creating a Masculine Look with Mauve
In past years, blues, greens and watery spa colors have been the trend Beauti-Tone is changing it up this year. The color to watch f...
Cold Irishman
Ingredients: Cold espresso, 1 oz – Cold Baileys Irish cream, 1 oz – 2 barspoons of anise vanilla cherry syrup Instructio...
Maximizing Kitchen Space
The kitchen is without a doubt one of the most important rooms in the home. It is where you prepare and eat food, spend time with fa...
Appetizing After-School Bites
You won’t be calling for delivery once you try this recipe. This easy-to-prepare Hawaiian pizza packs a ton of flavour and wil...
Five Fun Activities for the Whole Family
Families need to spend some quality time together. Sharing moments as a family helps builds lasting bonds among the family members....
7 Options for Wrinkle Reduction
If you want to reduce wrinkles or avoid them, the regeneration of cells is important. In this case, it would be necessary to exfolia...
Leftover BBQ Steak Recipe
1lb striploin steak defatted 1 medium bulb onion julienne ½ red pepper julienne ½ yellow pepper julienne ½ pint grape cherry tomatoe...
Donate These Items to a Holiday Food Drive Near You
We’ve all done it before — headed into our pantry to round up those never-been-eaten canned goods or strange spaghetti to cobb...
How Big Should Your Shed Be?
A shed is a great way to add some storage space to your backyard, and subsequently, save your garage some clutter. Building or even...
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...
A Gentleman’s Guide to Buying Lingerie
For most men, purchasing lingerie is a process lined with confusion, stress and chaos. This Valentine’s Day, I’ve taken the stress o...
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...
Relationship Advice from Lianne Tregobov
After you’ve been married a few years, you can end up in a rut. How do you actually avoid the rut? Or can you actually avoid...