
What you need to know if you are considering building a pool
If you're considering building a pool, it's important to understand all of the considerations and implications of that decision for you and your home. Read about what you should know before you build.
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Working at Home: How to Normalize the New Normal
Some would say the switch to online and work from home was a long time coming, and the COVID-19 pandemic merely kicked it into high gear. Kathy McEwan, founder of Second Set of Hands, an Ottawa-based organization company shares quick and easy home organizing hacks to ensure a peaceful and productive home office environment.
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Are you ready for house plants? The answer is YES!
House plants don't have to be complicated! In fact, they shouldn't be. Urban Botanist will be at the Ottawa Fall Home Show at the EY Centre, October 28 to 31. Terrell is bringing a selection of plants and other products for purchase and will be leading live demonstrations to teach event guests valuable skills, like pruning, watering, and re-potting.
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The Times They Are A Changin’
Pandemic fuels changes in how we live and use our homes in a trend OakWood calls 'Your Home is Your Hub'
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Top Décor Trends for Fall
As the leaves turn and the weather gets colder, cozy, functional spaces are the hot trend for Fall 2021. We checked in with Dala Décor Furniture Store & Custom Design House for their take on Ottawa’s top trends.
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Sponsor Spotlight: RenovationFind
Get the scoop on Ottawa Fall Home Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the EY Centre over the October 28-31 weekend.
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6 home repairs you can do yourself
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.
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Fresh Design Inspiration from Cloverdale Paint
Our friends at Cloverdale Paint have some on-trend paint palettes that will freshen up your space and liven up your walls.
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From the Veggie Patch: Harvesting Your Cauliflower
New Gardener Nick is ready to walk you through knowing when and how to harvest your cauliflower.
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From the Veggie Patch: Suckering Your Tomatoes
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.
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Jam at Home: Keeping Summer Fruit All Year Round
Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Baking Bread at Home
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!
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Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Musts
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!).
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Gardening for Beginners: 3 Tips to Get Started
No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.
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Kitchen Inspiration: Backsplashes We Love
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.
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Baking 101: Simple Tips Worth Trying
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.
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Keep Calm and Carry On - Feng Shui Basics
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.
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Fall Table Decor Inspiration
Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.
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A Canadian Eco-Friendly Home
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!
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Refresh Your Space for Fall
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.
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