As we become more conscious of how we have an impact on the earth, most of us are constantly looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Living a greener life is much easier than you might think. By changing just a few things in your everyday life, you can help READ MORE >
Category: Do It Yourself
Halloween officially begins with trips to pick out the perfect pumpkin, and carving in time for the big night! One of the best things about pumpkin carving is that you READ MORE >
Did you know that in addition to the warm welcome to your visitors, a landscaped yard increases your home’s value? We’ve created a roundup of cost-effective tips to enhance your front and backyard landscape décor. READ MORE >
Want to add a unique element to your yard? Water features have become very popular, are easy to maintain and there are options for every size yard. If you love READ MORE >
With the summer season finally in sight, it’s time to shift focus to the backyard. That area of your home long forgotten over the harsh winter, but happily rediscovered as the sun starts to shine and the days get longer.
Try these ideas to turn your backyard into the perfect READ MORE >
Fall is the time to prepare your home for another Canadian Winter. This year make your home maintenance simple with this handy fall checklist. “There snow reason” not to get started right away!
Let’s start at the top: Declutter your Gutter. A good working gutter is essential to keeping a well READ MORE >
It’s finally summer, Canada Day is just around the corner, yet landing on a Tuesday doesn’t lend itself to a long weekend. But it’s summer and time to celebrate, yet there may be times when you’re looking for a kick start on this summer celebration. Basic things to put yourself in a READ MORE >
It’s trendy and fun. Have you noticed the rise in Mason Jar popularity lately? But why buy knock offs when you can create your own neat crafts? After my enthusiastic attempt at canning last summer, I now have a shelf full of the coveted mason jar, just waiting to be “repurposed.” So I thought I’d look at READ MORE >
Top 10 creative ways to recycle your wood pallets. Last week was Earth Week and it got me thinking about all the wonderful ways we recycle and reuse. Having just finished making a lovely wine rack out of a used wood pallet (photo above), I started digging for more ideas. READ MORE >