Around the House

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Weekend DIY: Bug Proofing

They’re buzzing up the driveway, flying through windows, and bunking down in your kitchen. With spring in full bloom, the fight to keep insects outside has begun. Fortunately for the average home owner, there are many affordable, chemical-free solutions in the battle against bugs. Here’s a look at a few […]

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8 Tips for DIY Floral Arrangements

Spring has sprung and blossoms are in full bloom, making fresh cut bouquets the unofficial centerpiece of the season. Whether it’s an elaborate arrangement on the dining room table or small, simple groupings throughout the home, floral arrangements can brighten up the home in a big way. There is just […]

How to Choose a Faucet

How to Choose a Faucet

Ah, faucets, the under appreciated, overworked kitchen and bathroom fixtures we all know and love. While they may not be at the top of most renovation to-do lists, they do have the ability to add polish to any project and once you find a good one, you’ll never look back. […]

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6 Ways to Store Your Music

While computers and clouds are convenient, there’s something to be said about physical copies of your favourite albums. Flipping through records can be cathartic and it can be really nice to take a trip down memory lane via CD liner notes. Whether you’re looking to organize musical clutter or create […]

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6 Steps to Growing an Indoor Herb Garden

Fresh herbs have the ability to elevate even the most mundane meal into something worthy of a 5 star restaurant. Serving macaroni and cheese out of a box? A few sprigs of fresh parsley will make it look gourmet and we all know that green complements orange in the loveliest […]

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8 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Summer

How do you summer-ize your home? If you’re like many people, you don’t. Many homeowners understand that the coming of winter indicates that it’s time to undertake a little extra work to prep their home for a harsh season. But summer? Isn’t summer supposed to be easy on your home? In […]

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Make Your Own All Natural Beeswax Candles

Candles and relaxation go together like chocolate and peanut butter, and who doesn’t love to fill their bedroom with the tantalizing scent of scrumptious candle aromas before bedtime? So we agree that candles rule, but did you know that most store bought petroleum-based wax candles can be harmful for your […]

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8 Ways to Spruce Up Your Front Porch

Talk about making a first impression: the front porch is one of the first places to greet you, before you even set foot inside the home. Indeed, the front porch can set the tone for the entire home: a dirty and neglected front porch can drag down an otherwise beautiful […]

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His and Hers Spring Cleaning

The yearly ritual of spring cleaning is upon us. My idea was simple enough. Why not use the leaf blower indoors? That would be like dusting and vacuuming at the same time. Now, before you snicker, I’m no idiot: I was going to set it on low. Tools of the […]

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Best Home Seasonal Fragrances for Spring

Every deep spring clean home requires a fresh scent to knock out the winter spunk and to keep the air crisp and fragrant. If looking for something to spice up the scent in your home, look no further than these top home products below. Whether you want to smell lilacs […]