Popular Lighting 2020 The one thing every space in your home (both inside and out) has in common is lighting. Whether for function, style, mood or any combination of the three, lighting is one of the most important elements of a room. Let’s take a look at some of the latest trends as well as…
9 Fabulous Fakes While it’s easier than ever to buy live plants online, sometimes, despite our best intentions, those live plants become, well, dead plants. Artificial plants — fake plants, silk plants, faux foliage, or whatever you want to call them — offer a simple solution. They’ll never outgrow their pots, the leaves will never…
Countertop Materials When you’re planning a new kitchen, you face many different choices and one of the biggest is the countertop. You’ll be preparing, chopping, cutting, mixing, spilling, cleaning and maybe eating on it many times every day, so appearance is not the best way to make your decision. Fortunately, countertops are available in many…
6 Signs of a Leak It’s a scene you’re probably familiar with from movies and tv — the hero is lying in bed, tossing and turning, a steady drip from a faucet keeping him from catching the Z’s he needs. This scene is played for laughs, but a leak is no laughing matter—and it can…
Does your Deck Need an Update? A porch or deck provides a great space to enjoy being outside. When yours was originally constructed, it was built to code to ensure your family’s safety. After many years of harsh Canadian weather, it could be in need of an update. Keep an eye out for these common…
18 Awesome Home Offices 1. Go Old-School There’s no shortage of vintage eye candy in the Jackson, Wyoming study of Christian Burch and John Frechette, the duo behind local decor and menswear shop Mountain Dandy. The roll-top desk was a hand-me-down from Burch’s parents, while the pegboard walls were original to the ’50s house. 2.…
A COVID Free Canada Day The List This year, your Canada Day gathering will feel a little more… exclusive. Just embrace that angle and dive headfirst into the VIP theme by inviting only those in your immediate household and others who have already confirmed they’re part of your extended “social bubble.” Rules and regulations around…
5 Ways to Update Your Patio for Summer 2020 As the weather warms up and the days get longer, we are spending more and more time outdoors. If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space like a backyard or patio, now is the perfect time to spruce it up. Here are 5 easy ways…
What Is Tuckpointing? If you own a brick home, as you probably know, you have a beautiful design feature which increases the value and appeal of your home. But did you know that all masonry needs repair at some point? Mortar joints can become damaged over time due to harsh weather conditions, particularly excessive amounts…
