
Paint Your Way to a New and Improved Kitchen Renovation
DIY expert Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault says: “The Kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s one of the first projects homeowners tackle in a renovation, but it's also the space where it's easiest to go over budget..." read about some tips from her on painting and don't break the bank when you want to do a small kitchen refresh this spring.
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How to Hack Your Smart Garden
The Click N Grow is inspired by NASA technology and does all the work for you. Fresh herbs at your fingertips. Learn how to hack it to save you time and money!
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DIY Like a Pro, with the Help of a Pro
DIYing can be costly, especially if you do it wrong the first time. Suppose you’re looking for hands-on, expert advice about everything from the basics of power tools to installing a hardwood floor before your start your project? DIY Training Centre expert, Jackie White, provides some useful tips before you begin.
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Holiday decorating tips to help you avoid damage to your home
'Tis the season for holiday decorating. Make sure you don't leave your house looking worse for wear with some of these holiday decorating tips.
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Hiring a Contractor? What to know before you pay a pro
*Canadian Edition* The last few years has had an emphasis on DIY-ing and working on many of our own personal home projects as we turn our houses into dream homes. Avoid making costly mistakes by knowing what to do yourself, and how to pick the right pro, when you can't.
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Checklist for designing a reading nook or cozy corner
With winter fast approaching, there's another type of winterizing you can do with your home. Make the indoors your ultimate relaxing space with a reading nook or cozy corner to help you hibernate for the next few months.
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Holiday Baking Tips for the first-time baker
Some say baking is more of a science than an art. But holiday baking doesn't have to be scary - even if you are a first time baker. From taking things slow to double checking your measurements, there are a lot of easy things you can do to increase your chances for success.
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Preserving Pumpkin: tips to help keep your Halloween Pumpkin fresh
Want to avoid pumpkin rot this Halloween season? There are a few tricks you can try in your efforts at preserving pumpkin for the big, scary night.
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DIY Fall Design Trends for Your Front Porch
Decorating your perfect fall porch does not have to be a hassle! Check out some easy fall decorating tips to make your porch fall ready.
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Looking to Hire a Contractor? What You Should Know
Home Renovations are a costly undertaking and it's vital to ensure you are protecting yourself and your largest asset when you hire a contractor. Check out some of these considerations before you begin the work.
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What you need to know if you are considering building a pool
If you're considering building a pool, it's important to understand all of the considerations and implications of that decision for you and your home. Read about what you should know before you build.
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ASK A DESIGNER
The Edmonton Renovation Show returns January 28-30, 2022 at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Are you curious on what you need to keep your eye on for renovation trends for the new year? We chatted with House of J Interiors founder, Jennifer Woch to see what to watch for and how to keep your renovation in perspective to achieve the best result.
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INVESTING IN INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Is owning and managing a VRBO as “easy” as it is to stay in one? What does it really take to become a superhost? Ahead of the Edmonton Renovation Show returning January 28-30 at the Edmonton Expo Centre, we caught up with Christina Dennis of The DIY Mommy who shares tips to turn your second property into a thriving rental property.
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: RENOVATIONFIND
Get the scoop on Edmonton Renovation Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the Edmonton EXPO Centre over the January 28-30 weekend. RenovationFind.com is a free online directory of trades, contractors and home renovation companies. Every business on the website goes through a pre-screening process conducted by a third-party organization.
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Fresh Design Inspiration from Cloverdale Paint
Our friends at Cloverdale Paint have some on-trend paint palettes that will freshen up your space and liven up your walls.
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From the Veggie Patch: Harvesting Your Cauliflower
New Gardener Nick is ready to walk you through knowing when and how to harvest your cauliflower.
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From the Veggie Patch: Suckering Your Tomatoes
Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.
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Jam at Home: Keeping Summer Fruit All Year Round
Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Baking Bread at Home
Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!
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Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Musts
Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).
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