5 Fall Plants for a Bountiful Spring Garden
5 Fall Plants for a Bountiful Spring GardenNothing beats seeing those first spring blooms in the garden poking up out of the ground. Many home gardeners don’t realize planting bulbs or seeds in the fall helps ensure you’ll have gorgeous blossoms and fresh produce once spring arrives. In fact, ...
Backyard Renovations: How to Deal with a Sloped Yard
Backyard Renovations: How to Deal with a Sloped YardSloped backyards—where the yard dips either towards or away from your home—are a common sight in backyards across Canada. While many homeowners enjoy the sight of a gently rolling grassy slope, a sloped backyard can pose a unique set of ...
DIY Lawn Games to Enjoy With Your Family
DIY Lawn Games to Enjoy With Your FamilyAs the weather starts to get warmer, what better way to spend the day than outside playing some fun yard games with the whole family? While darts will always be a classic, there are a number of other lawn games you can DIY with a little elbow grease and ...
5 Summer Design Trends to Transform Your Space
5 Summer Design Trends to Transform Your SpaceAs temperatures rise, we’re all ready to sit back and enjoy the summer vibes. Our home décor can play a role in how we enjoy the summer months, so it’s always fun to see what trends are on their way in. According to visual trend researcher Jamie ...
What to Think About When Buying a Home With a Pool
What to Think About When Buying a Home With a PoolBetween soaring summer temperatures and record heat waves becoming more common in nearly every part of Canada, who hasn’t dreamed about having a big, beautiful pool right in their own backyard?But while a pool can be a private oasis during ...
What Would the “Most Canadian House” Feature?
If you could put Canada in a house, what’s a must-include feature?We know that homes in Canada are influenced by certain architectural styles. From High Victorian to Chateau Style, there are some distinct features to Canadian houses across the country. It got us thinking…what would the most ...
The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Furniture
The Ins and Outs of Outdoor FurnitureAs the mercury climbs, taking advantage of sunny days becomes paramount. Patios, backyards, and balconies become natural extensions of our living rooms in the summer months. It’s a far cry from the 1970s and 1980s when a couple of foldable lawn chairs were ...