5 Cute Things to Do with Your Bangs
For those of you lovely ladies that have curly bangs, I envy you! I’ve always wanted bangs, never mind curly bangs. You can do so mu...
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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...
Mandy’s Look: The Cottage Episode
Mandy looks lovely in a soft pink lace maternity dress from Destination Maternity. To keep the look soft and feminine, Mandy pairs t...
5 Simple Ways to Makeover Your Life
Everyone wants to makeover their life in some small way, shape or form. I am with you on that, believe me. Here are five easy ways y...
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’...
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...
Estate Plan Complications
Estate Plan – When you’re young, it seems like there’s no rush to creating a will and an estate plan. After all, y...
Creative Ideas for Tree Toppers
One of the most eagerly anticipated Christmas traditions families have is decorating the tree. Decorating your tree as a family can...
Winter Wardrobe Essentials for Him
Our men need to keep warm and look stylin’ at the same time too. Let’s take a look at men’s fashion trends for this season. The Urba...
Valentines Day Traditions to Start With Your Family
If you have kids, you’ll know that Valentine’s Day festivities are openly celebrated at schools, day cares and amongst f...
Easy Kitchen Renovation Tips
Kitchen renovations are marvelous if you have the time or the money to do it. If budget is the issue, we’ve found some fantastic tip...
Reno Johnston’s 6 Keys to Creating a Successful Mindset
Get Over Yourself If you’re sitting here reading this right now, get over yourself. And I say that with the utmost love. Get o...
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....
Skin Support
Colder months might mean dry dehydrated skin. To nourish dry or dehydrated skin look for ingredients that penetrate to the inner lay...
Vegetarian Mushroom Miso Soup
The key to delicious DIY soup is as simple as getting the base right, according to chef Antonio Park, a judge on Chopped Canada and...
Gingerbread Muffins
Holiday baking wouldn’t be complete without everyone’s favourite, gingerbread. Not only are these delicious muffins high...
5 Ways to Prevent Costly HVAC Repairs
Let’s face it, replacing HVAC systems is horrifically expensive. You cannot afford to buy a new system every season when probl...
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...
Tricks for Cutting Travel Costs
Travel can be expensive and the cost of things like hotels, airline tickets, food, etc; can seriously weight you down. Cost is ofte...
Creative Camping Hacks
Camping is fun, isn’t it? There is nothing like waking up in the morning to a beautiful sunrise or hearing the sound of hot d...
Spicy Buttered Lemon Chicken
Favourite foods, seasonal soirées, and spending time with family and friends are just a few things that define the holidays. But the...
5 Fall Fashion Must Haves for Women
Fall fashion has arrived! There are some definite winners when it comes to fall fashion for women. Who do you run to for your fashio...
DIY Shoes: Ballet Flats Revamped
Supplies Needed: A pair of old ballet flats Krylon ColorMaster in Ivory Newspaper FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape Fine g...
The Importance of Date Night
Whether you’ve been dating for a week, a year, or five years with two kids and a puppy, the importance of having a regular date nigh...
LED Centerpiece DIY
I’ve got a great Christmas DIY for you using these really cool LED balls from LED Light Solutions. They run on batteries and t...