We love our moms, but how do we show them how much we really appreciate all they do? The key is to know what your mom enjoys doing when she’s not worrying about everyone else. Here’s a guide to some great ideas to make this Mother’s Day gift something that truly READ MORE >
With the beginning of spring comes the urge to empty your house of all reminders of winter. It comes with the need to clean your home from top to bottom and get rid of the clutter. The idea of making sure every part of your house is spick-and-span can be a bit daunting, so 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 >
Move over Charlie Brown, the time has come for families to embark on the search for the “Great Pumpkin”. As the weather turns crisp, thoughts of hayrides and harvest fill the air and families look forward to that local pumpkin patch excursion. Whether your goal is to READ MORE >
The long weekend is almost here, and if you’re like many people, you probably haven’t had the time to plan any type of getaway or vacation. Have no fear, there are better days to come – they’re called Saturday and Sunday (and holiday Monday!) So, if you’re 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 >
It’s been a long cold drawn out winter, but there is light at the end of the tunnel – and spring has finally arrived. What took you so long?
Although the ground may still be frozen in parts and the weatherman keeps using that four-letter word, “snow” – there are still things you can do right READ MORE >