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A burning question
How best to design a fire-wise landscape
As gardeners, we make thoughtful decisions when designing our landscapes. We consider existing features, follow basic design principles and choose what we think will be the most attractive plants that will make our gardens unique. We also adhere to eco-friendly . . .
Posted: 2025-06-14
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Bright idea
Dimmable LED lights let you have more power while using less power
As a homeowner, I can relate to other people’s pesky in-house grievances that need to be addressed: older windows that have lost their seals, failing shingles that cause roof leaks, a rotted deck that requires an update, and so . . .
Posted: 2025-06-14
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Get inspired
Add your own flair to this stylish family home
Even though mortgage rates have come down substantially in the last couple of years, it’s still challenging for young families to find a new home that fits their lifestyle and budget. For many families, the style of new home that . . .
Posted: 2025-06-14
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Live the dream
Cottage life doesn’t get much better than this stunner
There are times when appearances don’t always reflect reality. That’s the case with a sprawling cottage that sits serenely on a huge, well-treed lot at block 11, lot three on Falcon Lake’s south shore. From the front, it exudes modern-rustic charm . . .
Posted: 2025-06-14
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Upgrade with all the trimmings
Tricky installation required cutting corners in a good way
Installing new vinyl flooring can involve several necessary steps that have little to do with putting down flooring. That’s why it makes sense to think through the entire process before the project begins. At a current jobsite, the homeowners wanted . . .
Posted: 2025-06-07
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Learning to grow
New horticultural program changing the way students think about food
It’s big news when a local high school embraces the study of horticulture and provides the next generation with key skills — not only environmental awareness, but potentially new career opportunities and community engagement. But in this era of soaring . . .
Posted: 2025-06-07
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Move-in ready and waiting
Family home has flair to spare
A luxury home is more than the sum of its parts. Which is to say that factors apart from its design contribute to its overall appeal and livability, such as location and lot size. Phil Amero of Royal LePage Prime . . .
Posted: 2025-06-07
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Room to relax
Elegant living, cosy neighbourhood
When homes finally started going up in Bridgwater Forest in 2008, no one really knew what the novel community was truly going to look like once it matured. At the time, the vision was of a neighbourhood filled with a . . .
Posted: 2025-06-07
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Grow au naturel
Tips for creating a naturalistic perennial garden
Naturalistic gardening is a style that can be more beautiful than a traditional garden, says Nik Friesen-Hughes, a landscape designer and owner of Dogwood Landscape Design Build. “It checks a lot of the boxes. It can be less maintenance in . . .
Posted: 2025-05-31
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Don’t let your trailer be a drag
This easy improvement will put a little spring into your towing
Shortly after I purchased my aluminum flatbed trailer a few years back, a few immediate modifications greatly improved its functionality. The spare tire, which had been mounted on the front side of the flatbed box near the tongue, was . . .
Posted: 2025-05-31