18 October 2024
How to prepare your flowerbeds for winter with Foliflor
With fall coming to an end, we need to take care of our flowerbeds and prepare them for winter. To do this, we decided to ask a few questions to the Foliflor team who were able to give us several…
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20 November 2014
Most Overlooked Home Repairs
A guest post from Darryl Crosby, edited by Deb Villeneuve Darryl has generously shared his advice on the most overlooked home repairs and maintenance tips that can save you thousands of dollars in…
29 August 2014
Top Tips for DIY Roofers
A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve
The following top tips for DIY roofers will help you decide whether you can handle the job or if it's best to call in the professionals!
Home addition & remodelingMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricks
22 November 2013
Interior Painting Tips
a guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve One of the easiest ways to change the feel of your home is to change its colors. Painting is the way to go, however many of us seem to have…
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4 October 2013
14 inspirational Backsplash ideas for a beautiful kitchen!
Here are a few examples that we hope will inspire you when deciding on how to finish that little bit of wall between the counter and cabinets that will reflect your taste and enhance the beauty of…
Room by roomFurniture & accessoriesColorsMaintenance home & garden
7 March 2013
Home Improvement and upkeep
A guest post from Grace Baily edited by Deb Villeneuve Home Improvement Ideas There are many ways in which one can improve the home where he or she lives but in general there are three things that…
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7 June 2012
Bad weather can help you assess your home
Whether it's after a rough winter or following other severe weather -…
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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.
DIY projectsFurniture & accessoriesOutdoor LivingMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricks
17 November 2011
Energy Efficiency Series: Furnace Maintenance for Energy Savings
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. Out of sight, out of mind…
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12 October 2011
New Roof: Is it time?
Your roof is a workhorse element to your home because your roofing is the first line of defense between you, and the elements all year around. But, as Autumn progresses into winter months, and…
Maintenance home & gardenTips & tricksBuilding materialsHealth & security
30 September 2011
Decor: The Best Upgrades for Your Money
Designers at HGTV share the best upgrades for your money... "The key to any new-build is the upgrades,but they can cost a fortune. A lot of them are worth spending the money, however, because they're…
Room by roomHome addition & remodelingInterior DesignMaintenance home & gardenTechnology & home innovation
30 August 2011
How to Judge a Quote for Siding/Roofing/Windows
When you’ve got a major exterior home renovation project like siding, roofing, and window replacement, and you’re balancing a number of installation quotes, how do you decide on which one makes the…
Maintenance home & gardenBuilding materialsHome addition & remodeling
21 June 2011
How to Protect and Maintain Your Beautiful Hardwood Floors
Whether you already own gorgeous hardwood floors or you are in the market for flooring and considering them for your home, you should think about the upkeep when choosing. While hardwood flooring can…