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Pandemic projects: 8 easy ways to perk up your home during the lockdown

8 easy-to-do projects to help you love your home during the lockdown.
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Take the 2020 Homes for the Holidays tour virtually

This year’s Homes for the Holidays tour almost didn’t happen, until it went virtual.
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2020 People’s Choice winner: All about white and chilling out

Greenmark captures its third People's Choice Award for a stunning ensuite.
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Sue Pitchforth Decor Therapy Plus ladder upcycling
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Ladder upcycling: Giving new life to an old ladder

An upcycled ladder creates a fun vignette in the garden.
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Asbestos siding: Is it safe or dangerous?

What you need to know about asbestos siding.
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5 tips to follow when decorating your basement

5 tips and tricks to turn your basement into an inviting living area the whole family can enjoy.
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House staging

Preparing a resale home so it shows to best advantage. Often done by a professional stager, the process typically includes decluttering, removal of personal photographs, and sometimes cosmetic repainting and minor repairs. (Back to top of glossary)
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Best affordable renovations when selling your home

Dress up your home to sell without spending a fortune.
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How to create an effective and efficient home office

Top tips for a space- and budget-conscious home office.
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Top tips for preserving the character of your older home when you renovate

What to save and what to discard when you renovate an older home.
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2020 trends forecast for Ottawa’s housing market

Here's what to expect in housing and design this year.
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5 ways to embrace the Pantone colour of the year

Here are 5 ways you can embrace Classic Blue in your home.
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6 decorating tips to save you money, time & your sanity

6 tips and products to save you time, money & your sanity.
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Take a tour of the 2019 Minto dream home

Take a tour of the grand prize home in the Dream of a Lifetime Lottery.
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How to love your home

Don’t know how or where to start? The answers may be simpler than you think.
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Homeowner Helpers: Small drywall repairs

Minor drywall repairs are DIY projects that help keep your home looking great.
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The key to a good paint job? Properly prepping your walls

It’s not the painting, it’s the prep beforehand that’s important.
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5 ways to keep cottage maintenance to a minimum so you can relax

5 ways to keep cottage maintenance to a minimum so you can relax.
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