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Checking on pesky critters and five more household tasks for July.

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

Planning and attention to detail will give you the home you want. Here are 6 tips to keep in mind.

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

Adding personality and style to your yard or balcony is easier than you think.

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

When fire destroyed their seasonal cottage, this couple rebuilt with a year-round tiny house.

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

FAQs and a case study if you’re thinking of going off grid.

Ottawa’s largest home show of the year offers a whole hall of “living landscapes” to inspire you for the season.

Steve Maxwell explains why it happens and what to look for when replacing it.

Not getting the results you’d like when finishing interior wood? Follow these five tips.

The upgrades you’ll need to make to your home should be done now, before you need them. Here’s how.

Eight ways to cut household costs in high-inflation times.

White washing is all about applying “watered down” paint, adjusting the opacity. Here are four tips for success.

A good one can help keep you out of trouble and save you from a bad contractor — and sometimes from yourself.

Water, food and light needs for your houseplants during the cold season.

There are many ways to mess up a bathroom installation that aren’t obvious until it’s too late.