WITH summer fast approaching, there has never been a better time to spruce up the garden. But giving your outdoor space a revamp to make it feel new and fresh doesn’t need to cost a fortune. 6 Shoppers have been rushing to their local Home Bargains for their garden decorCredit: Getty 6 The long, wooden…
Looking for spring painting ideas? There’s no better way to refresh your home than with a new coat of paint. Here’s how to choose the perfect color. Photo via PaintNew+ by Brian Keith Spring brings renewal, and there’s no better way to refresh your home than with a new coat of paint. Choosing the perfect…
The combination of heavy snowfall, rapid melt, and extended power outages created conditions for flooding inside many Simcoe County homes As Simcoe County residents continue to clean up debris outside of their homes from the recent ice storm, some are also dealing with issues inside their homes. Eric Choi, general manager of Harris Plumbing, told…
It’s the time of year when mowers are dusted off, blades checked and gardeners take to their lawns to get them ready for the summer. Mowing at the right time of year and the correct height really help keep a lawn healthy and full of grass. Before starting, you should make sure the grass is…
Pinky Winky has gone Prime! One of my all-time favorite hydrangea paniculata varieties, Pinky Winky is now being offered as Prime. This means you can now choose Pinky Winky or Pinky Winky Prime hydrangea for your landscape or pollinator habitat, as I will explain. Your first question is what the difference is, and that would…
William describes their personal home style as “vibrant, inviting, queer.” Credit: Zoë Schulz Credit: Zoë Schulz “My favorite thing is probably the fireplace in the living room,” William begins. “It’s overflowing with plants and candles and pottery and there’s a huge vintage mirror that echoes the shape of the fireplace itself.” Credit: Zoë Schulz Credit:…
If you’re already looking ahead to spring flowers, then you’re probably also well aware that right now is the ideal time for planting bulbs. Bulbs are one of the easiest ways to ensure beautiful blooms in the warmer months next year, but it’s not quite as straightforward as popping them in the ground and hoping…
The paint industry is so full of jargon that shopping for a new shade can feel seriously overwhelming. Just as you have gone through the painful process of finding the right color, you’re faced with a choice of finishes. To the untrained eye, these differences seem too subtle to have a real impact – satin…
