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Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).

No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.

One of the elements that can really set the tone of your kitchen is the backsplash. To help inspire you, we've shared some of our favorite looks and styles.

According to a 2019 poll, 45 per cent of Canadians were looking to complete home renovations within the year, but the amount they want to spend on their project is down compared with previous years. The big question then becomes, how to get the work you want done within the budget you want to spend. Dan Seguin, Co-Founder of NeighborBuild, Ottawa’s trusted home renovation and remodelling team, has some tips.

Home renovations are full of decisions. From design, to colours, to layout, to who to hire for your renovation! One of the top decisions to make before any walls go down is budget. Where to save, where to splurge? The great reno showdown.

When it comes to plants, we turn to the experts to get the lowdown on all things green. Enter Emma Terrell, founder of The Urban Botanist! She’s the ultimate plant guru who knows a thing or two on how to get keep your house plants alive, thriving and healthy in your home.

Building or renovating a home is a complicated process - one that takes time, money and a whole lot of patience. Bryan and Sarah Baeumler offer advice to help you make the right decisions for your family.

The Ottawa Tool Library is not only about borrowing tools, its about learning new skills, reducing waste and discovering community.

Unlike everyone’s favourite ice princess Elsa, the cold does bother most of us, and can make an impact on your home’s efficiency. Prepping for winter and the cold is an important step in general home maintenance and ensuring optimal energy savings. Here are some tips to help make certain your home is operating effectively and efficiently this winter season.

Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don’t always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.

Feeling overwhelmed by pumpkin spice everything and gaudy fall decor? Check out our tips for a subtler autumnal transition, and get ready to welcome fall into your home the smart way.

Before fall hits in full force, consider taking care of the following home maintenance items. These are simple chores that can go a long way in protecting your home and your family during the cooler months.

Just because you have a small outdoor space, doesn't mean you can't make the most of it this summer. Check out our fun and fabulous outdoor decor ideas for petite patios.

To help add some style to the traditional dip dye eggs we all know and love, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Easter eggs from a few of the best bloggers out there. Try these cool creations this year!

It’s important to ensure that your home is protected in the event of a storm. To spare you some headaches and a few costly repair bills, we’ve outlined our top four home maintenance items to tackle this (and every) spring.

Thinking of remodelling your home. We got a helpful list of things you should, and shouldn't do when renovating!

We’ve asked local celebrities to take a picture of their favourite place in Ottawa to be auctioned off during the Ottawa Home and Remodeling Show. All the proceeds will benefit the Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa.

Whether you are building a new home from the ground up, or just looking to make some tech friendly upgrades; these tech trends are the ones you need to know about to keep your home on the cutting edge.

It’s the smallest touches that add the biggest impact to your home. These décor hacks can solve little dilemmas while elevating your home’s style.

There are lots of little projects around your home that need doing. While they may seem overwhelming, here are five simple, easy to tackle fix-it projects you can do yourself (with help from The Ottawa Tool Library).