(NC) Have you ever wanted to make a salad from vegetables you grew yourself? Or give a bouquet to your loved one made of fresh flowers picked from your own garden? Now is your time to shine and grow like ...
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Feed SubscriptionDIY Bathroom Renovations You Can Do In A Weekend
(NC) There are bathroom improvements that not only increase the value and comfort level of your home, but can also be done quickly, even over a weekend. For homeowners who enjoy a DIY challenge or are working with a specific ...
Read More »Tips From Top Designers To Make Open-plan Designing Easy
Photo above: Shea Soucie brings together two distinct spaces, one soft, featuring rounded shapes, the other more masculine sporting straight lines, by duplicating colours. Note how the vertical group of photographs creates a subtle division between the two “rooms” as ...
Read More »Start With A Plan For A Bathroom Renovation
(NC) — There’s no harm starting your bathroom remodel project with a trip to the home centre, but don’t bring anything home just yet. “Gather ideas and see what’s out there, but know that you’ll create a more functional and ...
Read More »4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting A Renovation
(NC) One of the worst mistakes a homeowner can make when tackling a major renovation is to jump in sledgehammer first without a plan. Whether you’re an aspiring homeowner looking to enter the housing market with a “fixer upper,” or ...
Read More »Safety Tips For Putting Up Holiday Decorations
(NC) It’s important to take heed of safety tips that apply to all electrical installations, regardless of scope and size. When it comes to holiday lighting and décor you don’t want to break the bank … or the grid. Matthew ...
Read More »Tips From The Pros On Growing The Greenest Lawn
NC – Whether you’re the defending champion of the greenest lawn or looking to step up your game this season, making your neighbours green with envy couldn’t be easier. Michelle Sordi from Husqvarna, a world leader in outdoor power products ...
Read More »How To Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Gas
Photo above: Increasingly popular are continuous display CO alarms that show you if low gas concentrations are present even before the alarm sounds. NC – Any new law can cause confusion, so these Dos and Don’ts will help homeowners to ...
Read More »How To Choose A Swimming Pool That Is Right For You
NC – Building a backyard pool is an investment in the future, industry advisors say. It raises property value, turns your backyard into a vacation destination and gives family members a place to exercise, relax and entertain together. Residential inground ...
Read More »Create A Shaded Oasis
NC – A shady space in your yard, especially one that provides an escape from late-afternoon sun, can be the perfect cooling and calming getaway spot. Combining shade-loving perennials and annuals in a subtly contrasting mix of shape, texture and ...
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