Planning a Stay-cation
The first rule of a staycation--the idea of turning your home into a relaxation haven rather than battle against other tourists for the best time--is to break from routine. You must be able to
A charcoal or gas grill?
Known for imparting a smoky richness that pairs perfectly with charred fat and meat, barbeque is one of the most popular cooking techniques. Not just limited to summer anymore, the debate between charcoal and
Joyful Paint Palettes
Finished decluttering and moving the furniture? Know what you want to keep in a room and have an idea of what you would like to add? Next, consider building a colour palette to help
Easy, edible perennial gardens
One of the best styles of perennial gardening is to plant vegetables and herbs. Perennials are plants that go dormant in the winter and return each spring. Because these plants return each season you
Most desirable house features for 2021
Our homes are defined by how we use them. They need to fit our lifestyles and our expectations. We need them to be trouble-free, efficient, and comfortable. Modern houses are evolving from mere dwellings
Modular homes
In the early 1900's, a small mail-ordered house was a practical alternative to a custom-designed and site-built dwelling. Homeowners could order the entire structure, pre-cut and ready to assemble. A kit house saved the
Organizing the garage
Garages are usually last when it comes to cleaning and organizing, left for a day sometime after you have tackled everything else. After all, it's a room for the car and trash pails, isn't
Construction trends for 2021
Each generation of design takes cues from the past and incorporates them into visions for the present. Sometimes the result is brilliant. Other times it can be a mashup of incompatible theories. Today, the
Water is a Cooking Ingredient
Water absorbs tastes from the pipes and conduits in the water system. Additives like chlorine can also affect the taste of this most basic of all ingredients. You wouldn't use flour or milk that
Summertime Kitchen Renos!
Are you bored with your kitchen? Is a renovation out of the question? Consider a mini makeover! With some careful upgrades to the most touched pieces and a colour shift with accessories, a makeover