Seasonal
Easy festive kitchen decor ideas
When you’re decorating for the holidays, how many of you include the kitchen? With the exception of all of the festive meal prep, the busiest room of the house tends to get overlooked
Read MoreChristmas tree safety tips
For many of us, the holidays mean celebrations and quality time with loved ones, but all of the excitement and festivities can cause people to overlook some dangerous safety hazards that pose a particular risk this time of year.
Read MoreStay cozy and save money this fall
As we start spending more time indoors, cooler, longer nights mean we use more energy for things like lighting, watching television and running appliances. So as a follow up to our Fall maintenance checklist, here are a few ways you can keep your home cozy and cost- and energy-efficient this season.
Read MoreRake your yard like a pro
Today was one of those beautiful fall days that makes you almost forget that winter’s grasp is mere weeks away. A prevalent reminder is the copious leaves on the ground. It’s the contrast of the beauty of autumn
Read MoreFall maintenance checklist
It’s that time of year again…before you get caught up in apple picking, pumpkin carving and foliage tours this fall, make sure your home is ready for the cold months.
Read MoreHot ticket: Cherry Blossoms in High Park
With spring seemingly in full swing, thousands of visitors will flock to High Park to take in the sights and scents of ‘Sakura’ or cherry blossom trees. According to the High Park Nature Centre, 20 to 65 per cent of the flowers opened as of Sunday morning, with optimal bloom expected between Sunday May 7th…
Read MoreWhy you should house-hunt in the rain
As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers…but they may also help you find your next home, too. June through October are always the best and busiest months for house hunting – the sunshine of summer and full colours of fall have everyone and their homes looking their best
Read MoreThe ultimate Spring Maintenance checklist for homeowners
For some people, the annual Spring Clean is like a rite of passage. Longer, sunnier days prompt homeowners to open windows, rid the house of dust and damp, make repairs and welcome the warm weather. It’s not just about cleaning the indoors, however
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Mental Health
Today is #BellLetsTalk day. It’s a day we open the lines of conversation and discuss mental illness, and mental health. According to the latest statistics, “One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime…two-thirds of those living with a mental illness do not seek help.”
Read MoreHygge: The Art of Getting Cozy
Hygge. If you heard someone nearby say the word out loud, you’d likely be tempted to offer a “bless you!” or “gesundheit!” in return. And who could blame you? Hard to spell and even harder to say, hygge (pronounced HEW-guh or HOO-guh) is the Scandinavian word for the feeling of or desire to seek coziness
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