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Top tips for lawn care

How do you deal with the challenges summer can throw at your lawn?
Guest Column

How to plan a renovation that fits your life

It starts with questions focusing on how you live rather than what you want to build.
Featured Expert

How to protect your pressure washer

Pressure washers are easy to damage but a few minutes of care can prevent trouble, says Steve Maxwell.

Homes, gardens & literature

Beloved storybook themes underlie Perth home and garden tour
From the experts

Sending some P.E.I.-inspired design to Ottawa

Transplanted Ottawan Sue Pitchforth shares the island vibe of her new P.E.I. home.
From the experts

Modern laundry room design trends

Today’s laundry room is designed with the same care and attention once reserved for kitchens and bathrooms, says Laurysen Kitchens.
From the experts

Why garden mulching matters

Steve Maxwell shares the benefits of mulching and his tips for doing it well.
From the experts

Outdoor spaces that fit your life

Amsted’s Deirdre Crick shares the decisions that need to be made before you start.

Ottawa calendar of homes-related events

Tours, events and other happenings related to Ottawa and homes.
From the experts

Creating cosy outdoor spaces you’ll love

Designer Sue Pitchforth shares two outdoor spaces — a backyard retreat and a balcony — to spark your creative juices.
From the experts

Tips for proper lawn mower maintenance

Getting your mower or lawn tractor ready now means better performance and a longer lasting machine.

Creating your outdoor oasis: Tips and inspiration

A home show panel talks outdoor spaces, what makes an oasis and what you should keep in mind when creating yours.

Ottawa firms win three national awards

2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence honour local projects.
From the experts

Grammacore is all the rage

Sue Pitchforth explains what it is and why it’s become so popular, particularly among young adults

Ottawa’s 2026 One of One awards

The second annual grassroots event celebrates colour and creativity in interior design.
From the experts

Are wooden cutting boards unsafe?

Steve Maxwell debunks a misleading advertisement about the dangers of wood and plastic cutting boards.
From the experts

How to choose a bathroom vanity

A 10-step designer’s guide from Laurysen Kitchens’ Rachael Price.

How to optimize your outdoor spaces

Our homes' outdoor spaces can bring us a raft of benefits.
From the experts

Why pressure-treated wood rots

Although it’s made to last a long time outdoors, it still rots. Here’s what you can do about it.

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