Get Your Home Winter Ready Now

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 >

 
Tips & Tricks for Great Pumpkin Picks

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 top 8 things to do this Long Weekend

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 >

 
Simple ways to Celebrate Summer

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 >

 
For the love of Mason Jars

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 >

 
10 Inspiring Ways to Recycle Wood Pallets

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 >

 
6 Tips for April Gardening

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 >

 
What do Rose Colours Mean?

When it comes to Valentine’s Day – nothing is more romantic than the rose. But do you know what message you’re sending? Different colour roses have different meanings.
So before your run out to buy that bouquet, check out this guide to some of the most popular colours and what they’re really saying. READ MORE >

 
Geranium says it with Flowers .. and Fun

This year Geranium Homes planted more seeds of community spirit as their “Neighbourhoods in Bloom” gardening event continues to grow. What began as a way to assist new Cardinal Point homeowners with starting up their gardens READ MORE >