Take your Winter Garden from Drab to Fab

A garden is our little piece of paradise, a place to appreciate nature in its changing seasons, and winter is no exception. With a little planning you can go outside and enjoy the fresh air and exhilaration of your garden right through the winter.

Eco-Friendly Nursery

If you are awaiting the arrival of a precious little bundle, thoughts will be turning to baby’s room. While you’re contemplating different cribs, colours, and decorations, you may also want to consider ways to make your baby’s room more eco-friendly. From safer paint choices

Cold-Weather Fun for the Kids

“I’m bored!” No matter how many movies, video games or toys the kids have, you’re going to hear those two words sooner or later. So what do you need to keep your kids happy when they’re stuck indoors? All it takes is a little imagination!

Grandma’s Coming to Live with Us

When different generations live together under the same roof it can be a very rewarding experience for all members of the family. Sitting down together to have a meal, talk, or watch a movie is a great way to keep a family close. However, everyone likes to have their own space now and then, so […]

Hot Options: Tips for Choosing the Right Fireplace

Whether it’s coming inside after hitting the slopes, playing ice-hockey, or walking the dog on a brisk night: there’s nothing better than curling up to a nice, warm fire. A fireplace will keep you cozy on cold winter nights, but it should also be safe and energy efficient

Home Ice Advantage: How to Make a Backyard Ice Rink

Here are a few steps you can take to get that backyard ice rink your kids have been bugging you about put together for a winter of skating:

8 Steps to Creating Your Bedroom Retreat

When the temperature drops, there’s nothing like a warm, cozy bedroom where you can shut the door, be yourself and just relax at the end of a long day. This winter, treat yourself to a bedroom “getaway” that’s comfortable, restful and beautiful.

Hot, Not Bothered: Inexpensive Home Heating Tips

The dramatically rising cost of home heating is a bothersome concern for most Canadians. Heating your home efficiently this winter will be the key to keeping your energy costs under control. Here are some quick, easy and, most importantly, inexpensive ways to maximize warmth and minimize impact

Killer Closets

Whether you have a huge walk-in or a tiny reach-in closet, rooting through wrinkled piles of clothes every morning isn’t a particularly soothing way to start your day. Here are some ideas on turning storage space that’s killing you into a “killer” closet. Purge Go through everything in your closet and get rid of anything […]

Light Bright

Consider these safety tips when hanging your outdoor seasonal lighting