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• Creating curb appeal!

  They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. But when it comes to houses, the exterior can be just as important as the interior if selling or buying. Read more...

• Compost: A Healthy Treat for Your Garden

  If you'd like to give your garden a healthy treat this summer and fall, why not consider starting a compost heap in your backyard? Made up of organic materials like food scraps and yard wastes, compost provides you with a rich, natural soil conditioner which is very easy and inexpensive to make. Read more...

• Electrical safety around the home

  To most of us, electricity is simply flicking a switch or turning a dial to light up a room, cook supper or get instant entertainment. We take it for granted -- that is, until there’s a power failure and we have to scramble to find flashlights, candles and matches in the dark. Read more...

• How to host a successful yard sale

  If your annual spring cleaning ritual has produced a mountain of unused and unwanted items, you may want to think twice before you simply toss them out. How about a yard sale to turn some of that “junk” into someone else’s “treasure?” Read more...

• Maximize your storage space

  A lack of storage space is a common concern for many homeowners. Although a bigger problem for older homes, even new homes with all their closets and cupboards can seem cramped and cluttered. Read more...

• Quick ways to spruce up your home

  Sometimes, all it takes is a few simple fix-ups to improve the look of your home and make it more marketable. Even if you don’t plan to sell in the near future, a change of face can make your home more comfortable and appealing. Read more...

• Say it with colour: Adding appeal and value to your home

  Even on the dullest winter day, colour fills our lives. Look around and you’ll see a thousand shades of greens and browns, violets, greys, golds and blues. Colour is also part of our language. Few of us will dispute that it affects our moods and how we feel -- red with anger, green with envy, yellow with fear. Read more...

• Get a head start on spring cleaning

  As spring rounds the corner, many of us prepare for that annual ritual called spring cleaning. It may not be something you look forward to with excitement, but the sense of renewal that comes from cleaning up after a long winter is worth the effort. Read more...

• Spring out of hibernation

  Spring brings a sense of excitement and anticipation to those tired of being cooped up indoors for the long winter months. This is especially true for gardeners – spring means it’s time to get growing again. Read more...

• Window Coverings - Decorative and Functional

  Window coverings play a leading role in the interior of home. They can help set atmosphere and can be both attractive and functional. Windows now come in a variety of new shapes and sizes, which has put increased demand on window covering manufacturers to create new products. Read more...

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