First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. Open this photo in gallery: Illustration by Catherine Chan Last summer, as temperatures around the world exceeded the limits of human endurance and wildfires wiped out Canada’s forests, the kitchen sink backed up. As disasters…
Top-tested paint Consumer Reports expert testers brushed and rolled on dozens of gallons from the top brands revealing which ones give you the most bang for your buck. If your summer projects involve a fresh coat of paint in or around your home, the expert testers at Consumer Reports have you covered… pun intended! They’ve…
By late June, gardens are growing and blooming in full stride — mostly. Lawn areas may need a quick RX for bare spots. And why do plants fail shortly after planting? The squirrels are driving us squirrely, is it possible to better coexist with them? Lawns There is an easy way to patch bare spots…
Summer is the perfect time for homeowners to address various repairs and maintenance tasks around the house. With longer days and generally favorable weather, it’s easier to get work done efficiently and enjoy the results. Here are the top five home repairs to consider during the summer months. 1. Roof inspection and repair The warm,…
As the official start of summer approaches, some of our favorite home retailers are hosting epic sales to help you save big on new furniture for your entire home. Now through Thursday, June 20, Apt2B is offering 20% off all furniture and decor sitewide. Free shipping is also included with everything. From best-selling couches to bar carts and…
Warm humid summer days stimulate flowering of many fragrant flowers especially plumeria, angel trumpets, orange jasmine, pikake, night blooming jasmine and ginger species. Returning residents and visitors to our islands frequently comment on how sweet our air smells compared to the mainland with the abundance of flowers in bloom now. Many ginger species may be…
New season, new home decor trends, right? Well, that’s not always the case nor does it have to be. But there’s definitely something about the energy of summer that makes some people want to pivot from a spring aesthetic by refreshing their homes with the latest and the greatest. If you’re looking to make some…
Summer’s here so we asked gardening expert Fatuma Emmad of FrontLine Farming for some growing tips. Top of mind, as temperatures head into the 90s, is heat. Emmad suggests keeping your garden covered with something breathable that lets air through – her recommendation is straw – and using compost, which releases nutrients slowly over the…
