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Home Improvement
Here’s How to Transform Your Primary Bathroom into a Spa (and Up Your Property Value, too!)
Is there anything more enticing than seeing the words “spa-like primary bathroom” on a property listing? We don’t think so either. We’ve put together our top low and high-budget ideas to help you transform your primary bathroom into a spa sanctuary.
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Home ImprovementSummer heat got your garden down? Here’s how to spruce up your curb appeal for the fall marketEven though shorter, cooler days are in the not-so-distant future, that doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the trowel. There is plenty that can be done to freshen up your garden for the fall season. Here are some great ways to create a fall-friendly garden that is certain to boost your curb appeal.
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Home Improvement6 Amazing Upcycled Furniture Ideas You Should TryHave you tried your hand at upcycling furniture yet? This trend focuses on the art of taking an “old” or unwanted product and giving it new life. It can be as easy as sanding down that old bookshelf or coffee table and slapping on a new coat of stain.
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Home ImprovementIt’s Time to Reclaim Your Pandemic Spaces - And Here’s How to Do ItAs we look toward a return to (somewhat) normalcy, people are beginning to return to work and kids are heading back to school. It’s the perfect opportunity to reclaim your living space and ensure you maximize each area. Here are a few easy tips and tricks to do just that!
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Home ImprovementWhen to DIY vs. When to Call a Pro: A Handy Guide for Jobs Around the HouseEver found yourself in a DIY home project and wishing you’d never started? While there are many projects around the house that you can successfully tackle yourself, there are some you should steer clear of. So put down that hammer and find out when to DIY and when to call the pros instead.
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Home Improvement6 Ways to Bring Cottage Life to Your BackyardCottage prices have skyrocketed over the last year. If you don’t have a cottage and aren’t in the market to buy one anytime soon, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the cottage lifestyle without leaving home. Here are six ways to do just that over the August long weekend and beyond.
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Home Improvement6 Fence Alternatives to Consider as Lumber Prices Continue to SoarMany people dream of that iconic white picket fence encircling their dream home. But what happens when there’s a heftier-than-usual price tag attached to that fence? Read on for 6 alternatives that are just as striking.
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Home ImprovementHow to Transform Your Attic Into a Dreamy Living Space in 7 StepsYour attic is likely a storage spot for odds, ends, and a lot of dust! But if you’re a like us, you might have wondered how to remodel an attic into a room. Here are seven steps to help you convert your dusty attic into a dreamy living space!
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Home Improvement7 Easy DIY Home Improvements to Tackle This Long WeekendLooking for some economical, easy DIY home improvement projects to tackle during the long weekend? Whether you want to add value to your home or make it a personal paradise, here are seven of our favourite ideas you can plan in a flash and finish before you’re back to work!
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Home Improvement7 Ways to Make Your Backyard Your Happy PlaceWe’re spending more time at home than ever before, and now that the weather is warming up, our backyards offer some much-needed space to stretch out in and enjoy! To help you create your own backyard happy place, we’ve compiled seven ideas with something for every budget and skill level.
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Home Improvement5 Upgrades to Make Your Home Stand Out During COVID-19If you’re planning to sell your home, you might be wondering how you can give your home the edge over the competition without investing time and money in your kitchen or bathroom. Here are five of our favourite upgrades that’ll make your home seem like a domestic oasis to buyers during the pandemic.
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Home ImprovementAre Open-Concept Homes on the Way Out? How the Trend Emerged and Where it Might be HeadedOpen-concept floor plans have been the going trend in North American home design since roughly the 1960s, built around creating a free flow of activity among families. But with many Canadians working from home as a result of the pandemic, we’re beginning to see the chinks in that concept.
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Home ImprovementGoodbye Summer, Hello Fall: 20 Ways to Prep Your Home for Everyone’s Favourite SeasonEveryone loves fall. A season of perfect temperatures and picturesque views of warm yellows, reds, and oranges seems to go by too quick. Prepare for this adored time by getting your home ready for fall with these helpful tips.
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Home ImprovementGet the Most for Your Home during COVID-19: Fix These 5 Home Problems Before You SellIf you need to sell your home during COVID-19, get ahead of the home inspector or potential buyer qualms by having any home problems fixed in advance of listing your home for sale. Taking care of these common issues ahead of listing will help minimize delays.
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Home Improvement5 Easy Makeover Tips to Freshen Up Your Home During COVID-19With spring officially here and the promise of warmer days making us eager for change, staring at the same four walls can renew old feelings of confinement and boredom. Get that “new home feeling” and re-energize your space with these five easy home makeover tips.
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Home ImprovementCOVID-19 got you seeing green? Here’s 5 Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Kitchen RemodelAmidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we all have the “state of the earth” on our minds, plus we have been spending a lot more time at home. This extra time at home may have you considering a kitchen remodel.
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Home ImprovementExtra Time on Your Hands During COVID-19? Here’s Some Quick Fixes for Your Fixer-upper HomePerhaps being at home for weeks on end during the COVID-19 pandemic has you noticing some things in your home that could use some TLC. With some time, patience, and a bit of elbow grease to make it into the home you’ve been dreaming about.
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Home Improvement10 Easy Solutions to Declutter Your Home during COVID-19Organizing your home helps keep down stress levels and makes your space more livable and pleasant. And considering we are all spending more time at home right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the time to get organized.
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Home Improvement3 Home Projects you Now Have the Time to do – and Will Brighten Your Mood too!We all have some nagging home projects in the back of our minds, but we always postpone them because we “don’t have the time”. Perhaps a silver lining of the COVID-19 outbreak is now we have time to complete some home projects since we are all staying home.
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Home ImprovementRelationship Meet Reno: How to Stay Sane as a Couple During RenovationsWhether you are renovating your existing home or one you are moving into, it is important to keep in mind why you want to renovate in the first place – to have a beautiful, functional space for the two of you to share.
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Home Improvement4 Easy Ways to Get Your House Back in Shape After the HolidaysYour home has likely been through the ringer in December and probably needs a little TLC to reboot itself as we move into the new year. Here are ways to get your house back in shape after the holiday season:
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Home Improvement5 Home Tasks to Tackle from Now Until the New YearWe all know that glorious time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It is a time filled with leftovers, sale shopping, and quality family time. If you’re looking to be productive during these six days, we recommend you tackle these five tasks.
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Home Improvement5 Easy Tricks to Make a Small Space Feel More SpaciousWhether you’ve moved into a one-bedroom condo, or you’re trying to figure out how to decorate that top-of-the-stairs reading nook, decorating a small space can be challenging. Follow these tips for maximizing space while remaining stylish.
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Home Improvement5 Tips to Keep Your Home “Show Ready” Without Breaking a SweatWhether you are selling your home, or you have in-laws who like to show up at your door because they were “in the neighbourhood”, having your home in “show ready” condition doesn’t have to be a cumbersome task. Follow these 5 tips for success!
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Home Improvement9 Practical Steps to Prep Your Home for WinterWhen most people hear “winter prep” they think of holiday preparations of trimming the tree, wrapping gifts, and baking cookies. However, the first real step to having a fantastic holiday season is preparing your home for the harsher weather. Follow these 9 steps to get your home winter-ready!
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Home ImprovementHome Renovations Meet Baby: 3 Home Renovations That Are Baby-FriendlySometimes things collide. You may be in the middle of home renovations, when surprise, a little bundle of joy will be entering your lives in a few short months. There is no need to stop the renos, since you’ll want to get this out of the way before the baby comes.
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Home ImprovementGreen Kitchens Are Trending! 5 Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Kitchen RemodelIf your kitchen is looking shabbier than chic, you may be considering a remodel. One of the smartest trends in modern kitchen redesign is using eco-friendly updates to freshen up this most important room. Going green can create a healthier home environment and save you money in the long run. Try the
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Home ImprovementFour Exterior Repairs to Prepare for a Spring SaleAs the hot days of summer give way to the cooler days of fall, it is the perfect time to start planning your spring home sale. The reason is simple — any exterior repairs or renovations that can boost your home’s value are a breeze to complete while the milder weather lasts.
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Home Improvement10 Easy Solutions to Declutter Your HomeOrganizing your home helps keep down stress levels and makes your space more livable and pleasant. And, decluttering your home is absolutely essential when preparing to sell your home. Whether you’re planning to sell or not, these 10 very doable projects will help declutter your home.
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Home ImprovementQuick Fixes for Your Fixer-upper HomeBecause renovations are costly, many buyers find themselves ‘making do’ with décor that’s dated, worn out, or simply not to their liking. Thankfully, there are a lot of smart, inexpensive changes you can make while you’re waiting for the right time to start your major renos.
