Spring Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts – For a Healthy Lawn all Summer Long
Whether your lawn is sprawling or small-time, spring lawn care can be a daunting task. Luckily, our area has a number of incredibly knowledgeable…
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The Benefits of Decluttering – Reduce, Donate and De-Stress
After nearly 35 years of living in the same home, it was time for my parents to downsize. Before they moved, my dad had…
Reclaimed and Refurbished – Turning Salvaged Wood into Dazzling Décor
When I’ve attempted to “upcycle,” my projects didn’t always turn out perfectly. There’s a special level of difficulty in trying to make something actually…
Hosting For The Holidays – How Party Rentals Can De-Stress Your Event
When we host for the holidays, we have roughly a million things on our minds. How much furniture do we have to move to…
The Cordless Craze: New Trends in Window Covering
In Canada, corded window blinds may soon be a thing of the past. Health Canada has proposed regulations to prohibit the sale of blinds…
Autumn Decorating and DIY – This Year’s Fall Home Décor Trends
Looking to wow your guests this Fall? Get some inspiration and celebrate autumn in style with our top decorating tips from Devon Byrne at…
The Barrie Area’s Hot Tub Craze + Tips For New Buyers
Take a drive in practically any neighbourhood of Barrie, and chances are you’ll pass a hot tub store. Why do we have such a…
Come Gather Round The (Backyard) Campfire
“The fire is the main comfort of the camp.” ~Thoreau Whether you enjoy “roughing it” in the wilderness or lounging in a comfortable cottage, many…
Nurture Some Nature – Support the Bee and Butterfly Population in Your Neighbourhood
by Allison Dempsey & Emily Bednarz Unless you’ve been in deep hibernation for the past few years, you’ve probably heard something about the serious and…
2014 Paint Colour Trends from Benjamin Moore & Behr
Benjamin Moore, one of North America’s most respected paint and coatings manufacturers, unveiled today its highly anticipated Colour of the Year for 2014 to…