NC – It’s that time of year again: your toes are numb, your cheeks are rosy, and it’s time to turn up the thermostat. As Canadians, we know these signs all too well – Old Man Winter is back in ...
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NC – The holidays offer a once-a-year opportunity to decorate our homes in a whole new way – and the right décor combination will take any space from festive to fabulous. “The secret to making your home look beautiful is ...
Read More »Upcycling Finds Inspiration In The Old, Used, And Abandoned
NC – Upcycling – the process of transforming used or discarded materials into something new and interesting – reduces waste by breathing new life into items that would otherwise end up in the landfill. The options are endless when it ...
Read More »5 Ways To Stay Energy Efficient This Winter
NC – Old Man Winter is just around the corner, bringing cold, frigid temperatures and a desire to stay in and stay warm. Heating costs make up a significant portion of household expenses, but there are ways to manage your ...
Read More »Home Décor Rules To Live By
NC – Are you looking to refresh a room, or give life to tired space? Take a look at a few creative quick tips from Vern Yip, the acclaimed interior designer, long-time HGTV star, and an ambassador for the Portuguese ...
Read More »How To Restore Old Wooden Furniture
NC – Don’t be turned off by ugly paint or varnish. Quality wooden furniture can be turned into a treasured piece with a few easy steps. Think about searching your local thrift store, weekend garage sale, or perhaps right within ...
Read More »Top Fire Prevention Tips
NC – According to Fire Prevention Canada, on average eight Canadians die from fire every week despite the fact that fewer fire losses are reported in Canada. The non-profit organization has put together the following key fire safety tips to ...
Read More »Get Cozy With Your Home Decorating
NC – Cozy. The word is cute, comforting, and a bit quaint. It recalls country cottages, cats curled in front of the fire and silver-haired ladies sipping Earl Grey tea, poured from a pot with a crocheted cover. It’s an ...
Read More »Spruce Up Your Deck
NC – Summer is here and you are looking at your deck or patio and wondering how much longer it’s going to last. Is it starting to splinter? Are the stones rough and painful to walk on? How are you ...
Read More »Keep Bothersome Bugs At Bay
NC – Warm sunshine, fresh air and grass that’s finally green again: it’s the perfect combination to lure us outside after a long winter.. However, the shooing and swatting always seems to start after just a few minutes outdoors, and ...
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