Give thanks and give credit

Acknowledging great service can brighten dark days

We cannot escape one immutable truth; all things will eventually falter. Once we expect and accept this aspect in our lives, we must also embrace the necessity to compile a list of customer service individuals upon which we can rely, . . .

Posted: 2021-12-24

All grown up? Dump the junk from your 20s

Navigating your 20s can be challenging, to say the least.Amid your youthful yearning for carefree conduct is the sudden weight of career choices and major life decisions. While carefree and wild, life as a 20-something is also often fraught with . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Dreaming in 3-D

The next generation in landscape design

The decision to create the outdoor space of your dreams is one of life’s big moments. The completed project, if it accomplishes or exceeds your goals and expectations, has the potential to impact your daily life in many ways.Are your . . .

Posted: 2016-04-30

Green is the new black

Blooming good ideas for how to reduce your carbon footprint when gardening

Feeling a disconnect between carbon taxes and carbon rebates and how it all fits into the grand scheme of things? Here are some examples of local businesses that are embracing green solutions as well as practical steps you can take . . .

Posted: 2018-11-03

Plugging mouse problems without sparking new ones

It's a balancing act between pest remedies and safety

Question: I have a question regarding expanding foam. We have recently had a mouse problem in our house and I am plugging any holes I can find. This includes holes in two by fours through which white-coated electrical wires go . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

POND paradise

Aquatic feature can be slice of heaven

Water, when used in a decorative form such as a pond or water feature, can play a dominant role in today's modern oasis, evoking the sense of a more natural setting even in the urban jungle.Generally we associate ponds, formal . . .

Posted: 2015-03-28

This glass has class

Tiling process challenging, but the result is spectacular

The art of tiling is both methodical and strategic. It is a process by which mathematical conclusions determine aesthetic cohesiveness. Albeit challenging, the finished product often yields the focal point of a remodelled space. At a recent bathroom remodel, the homeowner . . .

Posted: 2021-05-08

Blooming boon

A true daylily game-changer and putting plant hardiness to the test

In the plant world, the term “game-changer” gets thrown around a lot. It’s true that many plant introductions offer consumers unique and novel traits such as unusual patterns or colouring, exceptional bloom performance or a more compact habit. Plant . . .

Posted: 2025-04-12

The 'R-value' of a well insulated home

Energy efficiency and ever-changing concept

Just like a Thermos mug, or a cooler, the insulation in your house regulates the temperature within by warding off the cold and heat on the outside. With proper insulation, your home’s ventilation system isn’t forced to work harder than . . .

Posted: 2017-12-08

Keep your indoor plants healthy

Tropical plants and tender succulents are in the house

With nighttime temperatures dipping below 10 C on several nights already this September, one of the first tasks for many gardeners this month has been to move tropical plants and tender succulents indoors for the winter. Tropical plants can . . .

Posted: 2022-09-24