Get more out of life

There are plenty of reasons why people rent rather than own a home. For some, renting is less responsibility; for others, it means more freedom. More travel, less yard care, leaving more money in the pocket to invest. Recently developed by . . .

Posted: 2020-04-17

Spring bedding update guaranteed to help you rest easy

Spending a little more time than I’m used to at home, I have found myself cleaning and refreshing every corner of my space that I can reach (and for those I can’t, I’ve been taking on the role of supervisor . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Try these colour combinations for a retro flash

Black and mauve, red, white and black, black and gold ... sound familiar? These are some of the hottest colour combinations from the ‘80s. And now the retro combos have made a comeback. The ‘80sIn the 1980s, some of the popular . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Walking the plank

Quality product well worth the added expense

During a recent kitchen expansion and remodel, my clients also wanted to replace the existing flooring on the majority of their main floor. Other than the tiled bathroom, this included the new kitchen area, sunken dining room, front foyer, and . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Mustard is donating a perfectly good organ

114-year-old treasure up for grabs

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Hence our current self isolating and distancing protocols. They are extremely important for mitigating the spread of this oh-so-dangerous virus. However, thank the good lord Harry that following them also leads to the odd bit of . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Time to prune (most of) your hydrangeas

Start dreaming about these thrilling new varieties

Where do you keep your pruning shears? It’s time to fetch them. April is a perfect time to prune most varieties of hydrangea shrubs. The moment you grip the handles of your pruning shears and begin shaping your hydrangea shrubs . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Home maintenance and renos good for the soul

Take your time, now that you have some on your hands

Question: Should I be wary of doing maintenance or renovations on my home during the current COVID-19 pandemic? Are there any concerns with regard to my health, or those of others, if I undertake these activities while practising social distancing . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Spruce up your yard this spring

As spring brings warmer weather, now’s a good time to start pulling out your lawn mower and gardening gloves. But before you get to planting and mowing, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your yard stays . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Bake with frozen blueberries to preserve texture

Question: I like to use frozen blueberries to make blueberry pies, but the colour of the blueberry’s bleeds through the pies, turning the pies into a purple colour. They do not look appetizing. What am I doing wrong? Shenaz Answer: When it . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Clean as a whistle

Artista Homes nails simple, elegant design

Wow factor doesn’t come from one singular source. Rather, it comes from two sources: a well-thought-out collection of design details, and a builder’s ability to bring those details to life in seemingly effortless fashion. Artista Homes’ show home at 104 Creemans Cres. . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11