The healing powers of salt
Nicola Gazzetto doesn’t go anywhere without his puffer. A chronic asthma sufferer, the father of four is always on alert for the next respiratory attack. Read More
View ArticleHeidi Helm: For the love of design
Growing up in Sudbury, Heidi Helm knew she had a calling. It just took her 24 years to figure out what it was. Read More
View ArticleTurmeric scrub: A little YLLO goes a long way
Jamil Bhuya and Jaz Fenton want to scrub the world clean of child marriages. Literally. Read More
View ArticleMarketplace: Floral home decor to remind us spring's almost here
As exciting as it is to see the rain wash away winter’s snow and ice, it will take several weeks of sunshine before the beauty of spring comes to life. While we wait, here are a few floral reminders of...
View ArticleColour-fearing homeowners play it safe with neutrals, survey finds
When it comes to paint and wallpaper, most homeowners are fearful of colour and opt for neutral walls and white ceilings, according to a recent survey by Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Read More
View ArticleDecorating ideas for renters
Unless you're lucky enough to have a lax landlord, personalizing your rental property in any way that permanently alters the walls, floors or cabinets will likely be prohibited. But that doesn't mean...
View ArticleArchitectural Antiques to close Ottawa store after nearly four decades
After close to 40 years, the lights will go out for the last time next month at Architectural Antiques, an Ottawa store specializing in custom vintage and reproduction lighting. “It’s so sad,” says...
View ArticleRub-a-dub-tubs: Fabulous bathtub options
Whether it's to relieve sore muscles or to de-stress after an exhausting day, a long soak in a hot bath soothes and relaxes. Read More
View ArticleFound: Funky and functional rechargeable outdoor lights
Hard to see the garden for all that snow? Believe it or not, in a few months, we'll be back to enjoying our outdoor spaces. Read More
View ArticleMapping out the road to retirement with Love It or List It's Hilary Farr
Though their jobs seem worlds apart, they’re not all that different: Hilary Farr is the sassy designer on the popular TV show Love It or List It, while Bill Hill is a financial planning consultant with...
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Survey finds stress of renovations take toll on relationships
If you’ve every tried to wallpaper the bathroom with your partner, you know how stressful home improvements can be. Houzz.com, Canada’s leading online site for home renovation and design ideas,...
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Bryan Baeumler: A home's real value is behind the walls
Most Canadians are either in the midst of, or are planning a renovation. Some will update their kitchens or bathrooms, while others finish their basements or build additions to increase their living...
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The Handmade Bride: Searching for the right dress
If Meaghan Brunetti knew five years ago what she knows now, her wedding would have been completely different. Owner of The Handmade Bride, a shop specializing in made-to-measure, designer bridal wear...
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Topknot Hairstyling: Spring hair trends for brides
Loose braids and wispy updos. Soft curls or simple ballet buns accented with floral jewels and beaded clips. When it comes to hairstyles for brides, Kirsty Gaudreault describes the 2016 trend as boho...
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Ingrained in history: Showroom sells reclaimed wood from Canada and Europe
In a rebuilt 1870s barn east of Manotick, Arnaud Mockel is selling stories — one plank at a time. Co-manager of the new Atmosphère & Bois (A&B) showroom on Mitch Owens Road, Mockel carries wood...
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Family movie night made fun with home concession-stand gadgets
No energy at the end of a busy work week to pack up the family to go to a movie? It doesn’t help when the temperature is hovering at -30 C. Even if you don’t have a fancy projector screen or a...
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Home decor: May the force be with you
It’s no surprise the movie is a box-office smash hit, but now fans can bring a piece of Star Wars: The Force Awakens into their home with one of these out-of-this-world finds. Rebel with a cause...
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Waste not, want not: Ottawa mom devotes year to eliminating household garbage
Mailyne Briggs has never trekked to the top of Mt. Everest, but her “journey” to live a zero waste lifestyle for a year has definitely been an uphill challenge, filled with similar feelings of fear,...
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Revive your style Jan. 31 in support of breast health
Erica Wark is pulling out all the stops for her fifth — and final — Revive Your Style fundraiser for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. “It’s a whole mind, body and spirit experience,” says the...
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Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show offers tips, inspiration for renos
Unless you’re lucky enough to jet off to the sunny south for the winter, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault insists there’s no better time than now to plan a spring renovation or summer backyard makeover....
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