Spring is here, bring on the Mudroom!
Though the people of Ottawa are thrilled to see the beginnings of a sleepy Spring take place (and the snow melt), they are less thrilled with the mess it brings into their homes. A well-designed mudroom can help limit the slushy, muddy mess and keep your home cleaner and fresher. Click here for tips on […]
The Ottawa Home and Garden Show
Spring is on its way, and what better way to get ready than to go to the Ottawa Home and Garden show this Thursday, March 22nd – March 25th at the EY Centre. Get great ideas on how to get your home and yard ready for the new season. Click here for more information.
March Home Maintenance Checklist
Even though it doesn’t feel (or look) like Spring, the first official day of the new season is tomorrow! Help maintain your home and get it ready for the warmer weather by completing some of the indoor upkeep. Click here to see your March Home Maintenance list.
Getting Started on Your Home Renovation Project – 7 Questions to Ask
It’s that time of year where people are thinking about renovations and freshening up their home. Renovating your house can be a long and time consuming project, but to help you stay on track with your reno goals, there’s a few questions you need to ask yourself first. Click here to get on track with […]
How to Protect your Home from the Melting Snow
With the warmer weather and rain that we’ve been having, an awful lot of snow has been melting. This can lead to flooding and other damages to your property, which can be very expensive to fix. Instead, focus on preventative measures to ensure that your home won’t become damaged, instead of spending money to fix […]
22 Ways to Subtly Spice Up Your New Space
Just purchased a home or are in the process? Sometimes it can be a challenge to figure out how to make your new home reflect your taste and personality. If you’re looking to make your house showcase you and your lifestyle, try incorporating intriguing, bolder design choices. Click here to see the 22 daring designs […]
6 More Weeks of Winter? Here’s 5 Ways to Make the Time Fly and Get Your Home Ready for Spring.
6 more weeks of winter is enough to make some of us seriously contemplate going to a tropical place to wait out the rest of winter. If you can’t manage that tropical escape, here are some great ways to get through the last of winter and freshen up your home for the spring. Click here […]
Mike Holmes: How to detect your home’s seeping cold spots
When the temperature drops and the snow starts to blow, most Canadians beat a hasty retreat indoors. Now that we’ve had longer bouts of freezing weather, are you starting to notice any drafts and/or cold spots around you home? To win the fight against the seeping cold, you’ll want to take action, and quickly. Click […]
5 Kitchen Trends That Are Poised To Take Over In 2018
With a new year comes thoughts of how to renovate, refresh, and redecorate our living spaces. And where better to start than in the heart and hearth of the home, the kitchen? Check out the 5 kitchen trends poised to make a huge splash in 2018 here.
The 7 Home Design Resolutions That Will Make You Happier
Make 2018 the Year of Happier Homes New Year’s resolutions don’t just have to be for you – they can be for your home too! Whether you’re looking to be more organized, incorporate bolder designs, or are finally ready to update an area that drives you crazy, there’s ways to tackle any resolution. Click here […]