Navigating Your First Mortgage
Mortgages are tricky territory for anyone. Mortgage expert, Trina, offers her advice for your first mortgage. Fixed vs Variab...
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7 Kitchen Design Tips from Michelle Cook
Michelle Cook shares some of her favourite kitchen features, inspired by a stunning kitchen by Sutcliffe Kitchens! 1. Grey base cabi...
Decoding Real Estate Listings
Real estate listings can be confusing, especially if you’re new to home buying. Real estate expert, Michelle, gives us some ti...
Make Family Time an Active Affair
Setting a regular night for a family dinner is a great way to stay connected. However, if you and your children are spending too muc...
Women’s Health: Push, Pull, Bend and Twist Your Way to a Stronger Body
Why do most women avoid strength training? According to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, less half of...
Downsizing and Organizing Your Kitchen as You Age
Downsizing can be tricky, but it’s a necessary step to take as you get older or if you’re planning on moving to a smalle...
Creating a Man Cave for the Whole Family to Enjoy
We all have that one room in our home that we don’t know what to with; so why not turn it into a man cave? Lisa Leoppky, desig...
Energy Efficiency in a Log Home
Today we’re talking about energy efficiency, in log homes in particular, with Rich. Rich and his family live in a beautiful lo...
Choosing a Carpet with Glen Peloso
Carpets are a staple in any home, but with the vast variety of carpets available, it can be difficult to know exactly what kind of c...
Creative Ways to Save Your Down Payment
Start a separate account for funds that will exclusively be used for your down payment. Consult with a financial advisor and set up...
Home Buying Tips for New Homeowners
Buying your first home can be a daunting experience. It’s a huge investment and a complicated process. Sometimes it can be har...
Kitchen Upgrades that Add Value
Kitchen renovations are expensive! But, there are some upgrades that can add value to your kitchen, whether you are aiming to sell y...
Staging on a Budget
Did you know that a properly staged home tends to sell in half the time that non-staged properties do? You want to have your home st...
5 Common Types of Mortgages
A mortgage consists of two parts: the principal sum or the amount borrowed and the interest. Ideally, you want to minimize the amoun...
Window Covering Safety Tips
Children and window cords do not mix. Corded window coverings are considered a “hidden hazard” in homes because parents...
5 Tips for Reducing Post-Workout Soreness
In the realm of exercise, it is totally normal to experience some muscle soreness post-workout, especially if you are new to gym-ing...
3 Ways to Find the Perfect Jeans
You can easily walk into a store and find jeans that look great on the shelf, but when you take them into the change room, it can be...
Fabulous Celebrity Homes on the Market
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn Image 1 of 6 At a listing price of $9.95 million, you can own this scenic property. This gorgeous home...
Colour: Your Best Tool to Organize and Declutter
In the world of décor there is an emerging trend towards using bold colours against a white or soft grey backdrop. From your closet,...
The 20-Minute Fitness Plan
Most of us don’t exercise enough but the good news is that experts agree you only need 20 minutes each day to achieve long-ter...
How to Host a Uniquely Canadian Wedding
The big question has been popped. Now the planning begins and you’re going over every detail, looking for an amazing location...
Snack Your Way to a Healthier You
We all know fruits and vegetables are good for us. For the estimated 87 per cent of Canadian women who will resolve to eat healthier...
Combat Winter Gloom with a Citrus Spa
Winter days are short, cold and dreary, meaning that many of us experience changes in our mood and energy levels. While you’r...
Three Exercises That Work Your Core and Come With an Added Bonus
Doing crunches and planks will work your core – not exactly an earth shattering statement. What many people don’t realize is t...
Trends We Never Knew Guys Hated On Women
Believe it or not, there are some fashion trends that men hate with a huge passion. Who knew? Here are some trends that guys actuall...