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How interior paint is getting much better

It may have improved over the years, but there are still three keys to ensuring a quality result.
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Gardening essentials: What you need to be successful in the garden

Deciphering often misunderstood terms & tools to bring you success in the garden.
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Hurricane-proof homes: How to build safer, stronger houses

The Safer Living Homes campaign encourages the building of stronger homes. Here’s why & how.
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Choosing paint colours: Three steps for making better choices

Three steps for making better choices when painting your home.
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Environmentally friendly gardening takes on new importance

From soil improvement to plant selection, gardeners are going even greener.
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Milk paint and chalked paint: Getting that antique look

Milk paint and chalked paint are a great way to do it. Here’s how.
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Lavender & Twigs Garden Design: Using 3D tech to reimagine your outdoor space

Lavender & Twigs Garden Design brings new life to your outdoor space.
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Vegetable gardening grows new, younger roots

Millennials and Gen Zs discover the joy of growing vegetables.
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10 energy upgrades that really work

Beyond theory: Steve Maxwell shares his list of upgrades that have proved effective.
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7 gardening tips from the pros

When it comes to general gardening tips, go with the tried and true.
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Our outdoor spaces: Sunrooms and other inspiring outside living designs

We’re keeping closer to home these days, making this the perfect opportunity to focus on our indoor/outdoor spaces.
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Solving the problem of brick pavers: It’s all in the sand

They’re a great option for driveways, walkways and patios, once you find the right sand
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Homeowner Helpers: Hold off on spring yard cleanup

Being a lazy gardener is better at this crucial time.
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Why engineered wood products deliver better homes

Versatility, strength and homeowner expectations are just three reasons for their increasing popularity, writes Steve Maxwell.
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Concrete countertop: A stylish option, despite the name

Beginner tips if you’re thinking of making your own concrete countertop.
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Clothes dryer vents: How to do them better

Poor dryer vents waste energy, slow dryer times, let in cold air and can lead to dryer fires.
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Now is the time for planning next year’s garden

It may be the dead of winter, but now is the time to start planning.
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Design features for seniors: Which ones make sense?

5 features that will help seniors stay in their home longer.
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