Enhancing your home's curb appeal
      After a long Canadian winter, many homes need a refresh. Paying attention to the exterior of your home is just as important as making a statement with your interior décor.
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Water conservation can be easy and cost effective
      For many Canadians, manicuring the lawn and maintaining a beautiful garden continues to be a favourite summertime hobby. While the desire for a beautiful yard continues to grow, Canadians are becoming more conscientious about water conservation.
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Easy basement waterproofing
      Spring may be good for the flowers, but it's bad for basements. Excessive moisture in basements and foundation walls can result in structural rot and decay, as well as high humidity levels throughout the home. And, even a small amount of moisture can create the perfect conditions for mold and mild...
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Some reasons to go green
      Going green doesn't have to be all or nothing. Making even small changes in your every day life can have an enormous positive impact on the environment and make your home safer for your family. Take how you clean - something most of us do often.
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Earthly tone to home decorating
      By now most people are fully aware of the necessity of preserving and protecting the environment in order to ensure our well-being and that of our children. This "be kind to the planet" awareness has led to the latest trend in home décor - the growth in popularity of environmentally-conscious...
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Window shopping for paint products
      Did you know that a large percentage of consumers still don't know what paint to buy once in a store? Experts say most people don't know how to go about choosing paint colours and products for their walls.
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Trends for outdoor living spaces
      Fireplaces: Make them the centerpiece to your outdoor living space. They also can provide some heat, if necessary. Fountains and reflecting pools: They provide tranquility to a backyard. Add small fountains in your garden or even a small stream running throughout the yard - viewable from inside y...
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Venturing into the crawlspace darkness
      A home's crawlspace is often used for storage and may be a place that homeowners rarely explore. With their low ceilings, minimal light and often cluttered space, venturing into this unchartered territory might be a little scary.
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Making the choice between sod or seed
      Anyone who's ever laid down their own lawn has had to come to the decision eventually: once the ground has been prepared, is it best to go with sod or seed? Not surprisingly, like many other decisions with respect to homeowning, choosing between sod or seed is not an easy call.
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