Simple tips for making your small backyard summer ready
Just because your backyard isn't huge doesn't mean you can't enjoy your own personal outdoor oasis at home. Check out this recent blog for some practical tips to make the most out of your small backyard - no matter the size.
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You should paint your home – 3 things to check off your list this fall
Since you’re spending more time indoors with cooler weather approaching, there’s no time like the present to paint your home. Here are three things you should paint in your home this fall.
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17 Gardening Tips as you Learn to Garden
Gardening has physical, mental and emotional benefits for those with the hobby. Whether you are looking to learn about gardening for beginners or just continue to learn to garden, experienced gardeners provide great tips in this recent blog post.
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Our Favorite Cauliflower Recipes for Healthier Eating
Whether you're on a specific diet, or just looking to eat healthier this year, cauliflower is a great, versatile vegetable that can be snacked on, on it's own or added to, or subbed into your favorite recipes. Here are some of our fave cauliflower recipes.
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15 Garden Experts on YouTube for Your Next Garden Project that You Should Follow!
Whether you’re looking for DIY inspiration or just garden care advice, it can be hard to decide whose advice you should follow for your specific home or garden project. The content these North American Garden Experts are posting on YouTube, and their blogs, is incredibly valuable.
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9 Home Gym Ideas to get you started on your next home gym project
You're building your dream home gym, but need a bit of design inspiration to make the perfect workout space for you. Check out some of these great ideas and get to sweating, from the comfort of your own home.
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Important considerations and design tips for creating your dream home gym
You've decided to build your dream home gym rather than opting for a gym membership. Before you start construction, make sure you read these important considerations so you build your gym in a logical and convenient space in your home.
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Gym Membership or Home Gym? Reasons to build a gym at home
Weight loss and healthy living are one of the most common New Year's Resolutions made year after year. If you're debating between creating your own dream home gym or buying a membership, here are some good reasons to think about creating your own health space at home.
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Should I become a plant parent? Why you should learn to garden.
Statista noted that "in 2020, over $880 million worth of potted plants were sold in Canada" which isn't surprising considering the popularity of both indoor and outdoor gardening has only grown since the start of the pandemic. If you're thinking of jumping on the gardening train but need some convincing, you've come to the right place.
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How to Hack Your Smart Garden
The Click N Grow is inspired by NASA technology and does all the work for you. Fresh herbs at your fingertips. Learn how to hack it to save you time and money!
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Holiday decorating tips to help you avoid damage to your home
'Tis the season for holiday decorating. Make sure you don't leave your house looking worse for wear with some of these holiday decorating tips.
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Hiring a Contractor? What to know before you pay a pro
*Canadian Edition* The last few years has had an emphasis on DIY-ing and working on many of our own personal home projects as we turn our houses into dream homes. Avoid making costly mistakes by knowing what to do yourself, and how to pick the right pro, when you can't.
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Checklist for designing a reading nook or cozy corner
With winter fast approaching, there's another type of winterizing you can do with your home. Make the indoors your ultimate relaxing space with a reading nook or cozy corner to help you hibernate for the next few months.
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Holiday Baking Tips for the first-time baker
Some say baking is more of a science than an art. But holiday baking doesn't have to be scary - even if you are a first time baker. From taking things slow to double checking your measurements, there are a lot of easy things you can do to increase your chances for success.
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Sponsor Spotlight: RenovationFind
Get the scoop on Vancouver Fall Home Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the Vancouver Convention Centre over the October 20-23 weekend.
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Preserving Pumpkin: tips to help keep your Halloween Pumpkin fresh
Want to avoid pumpkin rot this Halloween season? There are a few tricks you can try in your efforts at preserving pumpkin for the big, scary night.
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DIY Fall Design Trends for Your Front Porch
Decorating your perfect fall porch does not have to be a hassle! Check out some easy fall decorating tips to make your porch fall ready.
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The Importance of Windows in Energy Efficiency
When building or renovating a home, choosing the right windows for the project is a major decision that can impact both the design and curbside value of the property overall. This is why most homeowners focus on the aesthetic aspect of their windows and doors when selecting new products for their home.
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Sponsor Spotlight: RenovationFind
Get the scoop on Vancouver Fall Home Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the Vancouver Convention Centre over the October 14-17 weekend.
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6 home repairs you can do yourself
Being a homeowner or renter has its challenges. It seems like every week there’s a new house repair on your fix-it list, and we get it – the prospect of tackling home repairs on your own can seem pretty daunting. But, knowing a few basic home repairs will help keep your household costs lower, and many can be done in just a few simple steps.
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