Deck it out

Tips for fun and funky backyard entertaining

Many Canadians will celebrate summer parties featuring freshly grilled food, delicious cocktails and laughs with family and friends this season. When hosting an outdoor dinner party, a stellar menu is only half the battle. For the ultimate al fresco dining . . .

Posted: 2016-07-23

Maintenance matters

Keep on top of your home to avoid future problems

Throughout our lives, we spend significant time thinking about where we want to live, dreaming about what type of house we would like to own and imagining how we would furnish it. But many of us don’t focus on how . . .

Posted: 2016-07-23

Hiring a cleaning service can be a miracle

I once knew a woman who had allowed her clutter to become her prison. She wasn’t a hoarder, but there were stacks of old mail and magazine filling every corner and every surface in her home. That made it impossible . . .

Posted: 2016-07-23

Dazzling debut

New show home makes solid first impression

Anytime a builder unveils a new home design, they tend to hold their breath. That’s because no matter how much thought is put into the design, you never know how it will be received until it undergoes scrutiny from a . . .

Posted: 2016-07-23

Solid starter

Gateway project the perfect finishing touch on Devonshire Village

When Genstar Developments conceived Devonshire Village, one of the goals was to achieve a diverse housing mix. Now, with the addition of The Gateway — a townhome complex conceived by Edmonton-based Daytona Homes— the community will truly have something to . . .

Posted: 2016-07-23

Super-sized

More than 5,000 square feet of living space in St. Norbert

Tucked away discreetly off Des Trappistes Street in St. Norbert, it’s something you don’t necessarily expect to see. A home that offers more than 5, 000 square feet of living space — and much more, said Re/Max Professionals’ Jennifer Queen."It . . .

Posted: 2016-07-23

Made in the SHADE

Let Mother Nature canopy your home and garden

You don’t need to spend a long time beneath a hot summer sun before you begin looking around for some shade. While built structures such as pergolas or gazebos provide a sheltered spot, they also store heat. In comparison, the . . .

Posted: 2016-07-16

Going light and bright for summer

Summer is typically the time of year when we dress in lighter and brighter clothing.It is also an equally good time to utilize softer, lighter colours in the home. Lighter colours instantly give a space a feeling of being crisp, . . .

Posted: 2016-07-16

Birds will flock to this backyard feeder

With summer here, you’re probably spending more time outdoors, so why not add a pop of colour to your backyard and invite some birds to join you?Materials:Empty coffee can with plastic lidCan openerSpray paintScissorsDuct tape in various colorsYarnBirdseedGlue (optional)Directions:1. Clean . . .

Posted: 2016-07-16

Feed those leftover egg yolks to the birds

Question: I enjoy cooking pancakes from scratch everyday, but don’t want to use the egg yolks as they are high in cholesterol. I hate the thought of wasting half an egg by throwing the yolk in the garbage. What can . . .

Posted: 2016-07-16