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How to be environmentally sustainable this year

21 eco-conscious resolutions for 2021 and action plans for reaching your goals

5 steps to cleaning your grout

It’s a chore we might not want to do, but it’ll save you grief in the long run.
From the experts

Busting insulation myths

Here are the seven most persistent insulation myths. Bust them and you’ll enjoy better energy efficiency and building life.
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4 keys to low-maintenance exteriors

If you want long-term low maintenance around the outside of your home, keep these design considerations in mind.

Your monthly maintenance checklist

Eight easy tasks to do every month to keep your home in peak operating condition.

Planning to grow vegetables? Don’t wait.

2021 could be another year of vegetable seed shortages.
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From the experts

Feeling fresh in the dead of winter

Got the winter blues? Sue Pitchforth shares 10 tips on how to keep your space feeling fresh.

How our pets see our home

Our pets don’t see the same way we do. Based on scientific research, here’s how our homes might look to them.

Danger in the medicine cabinet?

There are right and wrong ways to dispose of unused medicines.
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From the experts

Extending your indoor living space

Has the COVID-19 lockdown got you scrambling to feel like you have more living space? Here are three solutions.
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Pandemic projects for your home

8 easy-to-do projects to help you love your home during the lockdown.

2021 trends in Ottawa housing and design

Housing market, renovations & design features: Here’s what to expect in Ottawa this year.
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From the experts

Mitre saw vs. table saw

Wondering which to buy first if you can only afford one? Here’s what Steve Maxwell recommends.

How to live large with a small space

Living small doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style.

10 timely maintenance tips

Your mid-winter maintenance checklist.
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From the experts

Upping your home’s energy efficiency

Four ways to make your home two times more efficient.

DIY green cleaning

Make your own green cleaning products with common household ingredients.
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7 easy Christmas centrepiece projects

Create some holiday fun with these simple projects the whole family can enjoy.
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