7 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for Families
For kids around the nation, Halloween is a highly anticipated affair. Between the truckloads of free candy available for the taking,...
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Chef Fern’s Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, skin on 1 medium onion, small dice 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp chili flak...
5 Steps for Hosting a Brunch Party
Set up the night before. You want to be able to enjoy the brunch, in addition to hosting it, so to avoid being up super early the mo...
Creative Storage for Your Garage
Anyone living in an urban community will understand the frustrations that come with keeping a garage clean and organized. From shove...
Christmas Gifts for Under $50
Christmas can be a joyous time of year – followed by the dreaded credit card bill in January! We’ve compiled 10 ideas for holi...
4 DIY-Friendly Spring Jewelry Trends
The first breath of spring fills your lungs… The warmth of sun washes over your face… Finally you can begin to shed the...
How to Pull Off 2016’s Dress-Over-Pants Trend
You love dresses and pants. So why would you not love them as a pair? The whole skirt-or-dress-over-pants trend might be one of the...
Jane Lockhart’s Small Kitchen Tips
Just because you have a small kitchen doesn’t mean you can’t live large. The key thing to remember when you’re sta...
Convert an old Crib into a Homework Station
The first day of school is right around the corner and with that comes homework. It is a good idea to help your student(s) keep on t...
How to Fix Noisy Floors
Are your floors noisier than you are? Everybody loves the look of hardwood, but the constant creaks, moans and sighs they make when...
Creating a Room That Will Grow With Your Child
Designer Dvira shares her tips for creating a child’s room that can grow with them into the teenage years. 1. Choose pieces th...
5 Steps to a Spa-like Bathroom
Jane Lockhart shows us how to create a spa-like bathroom on a budget. Colour: Colour should be your first consideration. Your wall...
Grilled Watermelon Skewers with Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper
Everyone’s familiar with classic barbecue staples, like hamburgers, sausages and corn on the cob, but have you ever thought of...
6 Trends in Bathroom Design for 2016
Timber Decor trends in general this year, have taken a turn towards the natural. Timber is a popular material to use in bathrooms in...
5 Steps for a Positive Back-to-School Transition
We are approaching the time of year when families jump out of holidays and start their back to school routine. Here are a few tips t...
Pantry Staples
JOLLOF SAUCE This is your ultimate pantry must-have item. A delicious flavor bursting and tasty tomato-based sauce for easy and quic...
Kitchen Reno Q & A
The experts at Snyder Homes answer a few questions about kitchen renovation: What would you say the first step would be in re...
Cure Picky Eating with These 4 Tips
Picky eaters can be the bane of any parents’ existence — they whittle down dinnertime options and cause concern over whether t...
Chic Gifts for the Fashionista
Fashionista’s love to shop and can be particularly picky. This can make finding the perfect gift for your favorite fashionista a bit...
3 Tips for a Kitchen Makeover on a Budget
1. To fix those mismatched appliances without having to buy brand new ones, use MACtac paper in stainless steel. You can cover your...
How To Effectively Dispute Car Accident Liability
If you have ever been involved in a car accident and felt unfairly treated, there is a way to seek redress. You can get help from an...
What Toys Would Kids Pick for Themselves
Take the guesswork out of shopping for the little ones on your list this season. Walmart, Canada’s largest toy retailer went s...
Use and Store Household Products Safely
You probably use many household chemical products in and around your home and garage. These products may include cleaning liquids, p...
How To Pull Off 2016’s Bright Hair Colour Trend at Work
It takes serious guts—or major celebrity—to pull off shocking hair colour, like the pinkish-lavender shade that Katy Perry rocked at...
What is Soapstone?
Soapstone is a natural material, composed of talc and various other minerals. Because of the way this stone is derived, (under inten...