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From the experts

How to get rid of ants

What you need to know to identify them, get rid of them and keep them from coming back.

Are shade & privacy an issue?

If you suffer from these common backyard problems, Carson Arthur recommends you try a pergola.

Check out the NKBA award winners

Colour & texture a ‘significant trend’ in this year’s Ottawa kitchen & bath awards.
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Reclaiming space in your home

A client helped designer Sue Pitchforth realize she was guilty of not using part of her own home.

Roof inspection time

A visual inspection of your roof now could save your money and headaches in the future.
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Tips when replacing a furnace

Are you considering replacing your gas furnace? Steve Maxwell shares tips for making an informed decision.
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TLC for your wood furniture

How to clean, protect and repair your wood furniture.

Q&A with Ottawa’s new housing association president

‘There’s a big turning point in our industry,’ says new GOHBA president Pat Daniels.

Prep your lawn mower for the season

Lawn mower maintenance is an easy DIY job when you know how.
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Creating your outdoor spaces

Adding personality and style to your yard or balcony is easier than you think.
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How to remove tree sap

Got tree sap oozing from wood, falling on your car or getting on your clothes? Here’s how to get it off.

2023 household hazardous waste depots

One-day drop-off depots organized by the city are set to resume.
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From the experts

Freshen your decor for spring

Spring decor ideas that are easy, cost effective and can be done in a weekend.

May maintenance musts

Maintenance now pays off big time when the weather turns steamy.

Preventing basement flooding

Keep water out of your basement with these 10 top tips.
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Signatures spring craft show boasts a long legacy

Canada's largest producer of handmade shows began life in Ottawa.

Signatures spring sale returns

Find wonderful Canadian hand-crafted decor options, food, jewelry, clothes and more.
From the experts

It’s not worth it to cut corners

A small thing ballooned to much more than it should, as this cautionary tale shows.
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