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How to optimize your outdoor spaces

Our homes' outdoor spaces can bring us a raft of benefits.
Guest Column

How to choose a bathroom vanity

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

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.

2026 waste depots set for household hazardous items

One-day drop-offs organized by the City of Ottawa are set to resume.
From the experts

Changing our home’s spaces

Got a room you don’t love? Give it a new purpose, writes Sue Pitchforth.

Ottawa companies vie for 21 national awards

Local builders, renovators and others compete for national trophies in May.
From the experts

Do you have ghosts?

What's the difference between thermal ghosting and mould?

Outdoor and home improvement inspiration

A record number of exhibitors are on tap at the 2026 Home and Garden Show.
From the experts

How lighting shapes the way your home feels

Amsted shares 2026 trends, DIY upgrades and planning lighting for your renovation in this guest column.
From the experts

5 ways to avoid an appliance repair

Proper — and regular — maintenance of your appliances will keep them running smoother and longer, writes Doctor Appliance Repair.

Outdoor living mini magazine

This downloadable collection offers tips, ideas and inspiration for your outdoor spaces.

Rebuilding their lives after a fire

An Arnprior family lost everything in a house fire. They share their journey and their advice.

How to prevent, survive and recover from a house fire

From everyday cooking habits to escape plans and recovery steps, fire safety starts long before smoke fills a room.

Ottawa calendar of homes-related events

Tours, events and other happenings related to Ottawa and homes.

Battery fire hazard

Household batteries could cause a serious fire if improperly stored in your home or elsewhere.
From the experts

Cold-climate living: Five tips for building well

Steve Maxwell explains the sometimes-obscure physics behind cold-climate building challenges.
From the experts

Top kitchen design trends for 2026

Kitchen specialist Laurysen Kitchens shares 9 trends for 2026 in this guest column.
From the experts

The power of design dreaming

It’s an easy way to get through winter and plan for the warmer weather, writes Sue Pitchforth.
From the experts

Home maintenance that’s green

Home maintenance is one of the most environmentally responsible things a person can do, writes Steve Maxwell.

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