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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.

This Business Appreciation Spotlight shines a light on how Premier Automation and Design are making a difference in their community.

Our friends at Cloverdale Paint have some on-trend paint palettes that will freshen up your space and liven up your walls.

New Gardener Nick is ready to walk you through knowing when and how to harvest your cauliflower.

Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.

Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.

Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!

Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).

No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.

One of the elements that can really set the tone of your kitchen is the backsplash. To help inspire you, we've shared some of our favorite looks and styles.

Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don’t always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.

The Vancouver Fall Home Show starts today! Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit to the show.

#VFHS19 Must-See: get a first-hand look at how Alison Mazurek creates a living space that is functional, stylish and accessible using affordable pieces from IKEA.

Tips and tricks to get your house feeling like a home!

As the weather starts to cool off and the holidays start creeping up on us, time becomes more and more challenging especially in the kitchen. Who wants to cook all day when we have people to see and places to go!

Learn how Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore are supporting our community and what you can do to help. Plus, get the scoop on what they're bringing to the show!

Get the scoop on the Vancouver Fall Home Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the Vancouver Convention Centre - West.

Limited space? Sonnet Insurance shows you how to store your things like a pro, to make a small space look bigger.

Follow these four designer tips from local award-winning Vancouver-based designer, Jamie Banfield of Jamie Banfield Design, to achieve the perfect transition from summer to fall for any interior space. 

Feeling overwhelmed by pumpkin spice everything and gaudy fall decor? Check out our tips for a subtler autumnal transition, and get ready to welcome fall into your home the smart way.