26 April 2012
Canadian Home Decor Planning Resources
Source: seaofshoes.typepad.com via Drummond on Pinterest I don't know about you, but I always have the best of intentions to store all of my ideas. File folders, scrapbooks and a huge…
15 April 2012
Eight Elements of a Craftsman Kitchen
traditional kitchen design by boston architect David Whitney Craftsman style, which arose in the early 20th century, was a reaction to the mass-produced fussiness of the Victorian era, and…
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30 March 2012
Cost to build a garage
Inspired by Denis Chamberland's original article in French, translated by Deb Villeneuve Of the questions which I am most frequently asked, I would have to say " how much does it cost to build a…
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23 March 2012
Refresh the Look of Your Kitchen with Sink and Faucet Replacement
Kitchens tend to be the hub of the home and realtors agree that kitchen improvements are well worth the investment. Thankfully, there are a few kitchen updates that are neither expensive nor…
20 March 2012
DIY Custom-Hued Chalk Paint For Decorating Fun
We are seeing more and more use of chalk paint used in decor to create space for notes or a blank canvas for young (and young-at-heart) artists. We have yet to test this DIY project but it comes from…
6 March 2012
Cleaning Outdoor Furniture
Are you wondering how to freshen up your outdoor furniture? Chances are, you have all the ingredients you have right in your home to do so. The DIY Network shares the following advice: Basic Recipe…
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1 February 2012
Whimsical Wednesday Idea – DIY Lightbulb Budvase
With everyone jumping on the bandwagon to ban incandescent bulbs, this DIY project may just result in a rare keepsake. This visually appealing budvase makes use of a spent clear incandescent bulb.…
26 January 2012
Cool Things to do with Chalkboard Paint
You can turn virtually any surface in your home into a blackboard with chalkboard paint. You apply it just like any other paint. Then invest in a box of chalk and an eraser and you have your very own…
28 October 2011
DIY Project – Updating Derelict Pine Furniture
Many vintage pine pieces like the ones featured below are abandoned or donated to thrift stores when the decor is refreshed. There is no place for pieces like this in a modern decor... or is there?…
24 October 2011
Fireplace Maintenance in the Fall Season
Image courtesy of BuildDirect Nothing cheers you up on a cold day like sitting with a cup of cocoa in front of a warm fire. Cooler weather is right around the corner and now is the time to maintain…
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28 September 2011
DIY Project: Bring an old chair to life by re-upholstering
Are you saddled with an heirloom piece of furniture that doesn't suit your decor? Or perhaps you've found a piece in a second-hand store that you simply love the shape of? If you have basic sewing…
19 September 2011
DIY Project: Create a Wall-hanging Clothes Rack
Create a wall-hanging clothes rack Using an ENERGY STAR qualifyed clothes dryer will help lower your electricity bill — and benefit the environment as well. But you can save even more by damp-drying…
16 August 2011
Garden DIY – Make Your Own Hypertufa Pots
I thing everyone had a mudpie experience as a child. The technique of making hypertufa will stir your memories of this experience or be a great project to do with your children's or grandchildren's…
10 August 2011
Creating Beautiful Accent Walls
Accent walls. Are you nervous yet? Choosing the colour and location of an accent wall can be a daunting task or a dismal failure. The folks at Benjamin Moore offer some advice. Accent walls are a…
15 July 2011
DIY Project – How to Install a Porch Swing
Nothing says summertime quite like a tall pitcher of iced tea or lemonade while swaying on a porch swing. This DIY article from our friends at BuildDirect shows how to add this attractive addition to…
30 June 2011
Energy Efficiency Series: Slash Your Energy Bill With DIY Energy Audit
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. So you've swapped your…
22 June 2011
How to Aerate Your Lawn
Aerating your lawn is a simple task that makes a big difference in the way plants and grass grow during the summer season. The most important reason to aerate your lawn is to clean out roots and…
13 April 2011
12 Great Ideas for Organization in the Kitchen
There's a term in French cooking called "mise en place" that translates literally as "putting in place." The Culinary Institute of America has defined it as "everything in place" and it refers to…
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11 April 2011
What, exactly, IS composite decking?
Composite decking, not unlike laminate flooring, has evolved greatly since it became a mainstream building material. Once considered something of an also-ran by early detractors, and compared…
3 April 2011
Bunk room blast – a great kid space
Thanks to Twitter and Facebook, I sometimes have too much exposure to great ideas. Effective use of space is always a challenge so when I came across this blog post from August Fields it was a given…
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