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Get the scoop on Ottawa Fall Home Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the EY Centre over the October 28-31 weekend.

Being a homeowner or renter has its challenges. It seems like every week there’s a new house repair on your fix-it list, and we get it – the prospect of tackling home repairs on your own can seem pretty daunting. But, knowing a few basic home repairs will help keep your household costs lower, and many can be done in just a few simple steps.

Our friends at Cloverdale Paint have some on-trend paint palettes that will freshen up your space and liven up your walls.

New Gardener Nick is ready to walk you through knowing when and how to harvest your cauliflower.

Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.

Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.

Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!

Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).

No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.

One of the elements that can really set the tone of your kitchen is the backsplash. To help inspire you, we've shared some of our favorite looks and styles.

Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don’t always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.

Is your home space worthy of your time and does it convey the right energy? Learn the basics from Feng Shui master and practitioner, Maggie Huang of East Wind.

To be considered green, a home should use at least 24% less energy than a conventional home. Still not convinced it’s easy being green? Here are some homes from across the country that may inspire you!

Feeling overwhelmed by pumpkin spice everything and gaudy fall decor? Check out our tips for a subtler autumnal transition, and get ready to welcome fall into your home the smart way.

Before fall hits in full force, consider taking care of the following home maintenance items. These are simple chores that can go a long way in protecting your home and your family during the cooler months.

If you’ve decided to downsize and give the condo life a go, adjusting to the confines of a smaller space can be a challenge. But there are ways to make the most of your place, regardless of the square footage. Here are our favourite tips on optimizing storage for smaller condos!

If you want to hop on with the newest décor craze, here are four of the most popular fads in eco-friendly style that will inspire you to green up your home!

Just because you have a small outdoor space, doesn't mean you can't make the most of it this summer. Check out our fun and fabulous outdoor decor ideas for petite patios.

To help add some style to the traditional dip dye eggs we all know and love, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Easter eggs from a few of the best bloggers out there. Try these cool creations this year!

It’s important to ensure that your home is protected in the event of a storm. To spare you some headaches and a few costly repair bills, we’ve outlined our top four home maintenance items to tackle this (and every) spring.