There are a lot of big ways to increase the value of your home, including major renovations, replacing old windows, and sprucing up the exterior. Most of these take a lot of time and money to start. But there are also a lot of things you can do right away to increase the value of your home without spending a fortune. If you’re thinking of selling, or you just want to get organized, put ...Read More

Raise your hand if getting organized is one of your goals for 2020! If your home is feeling totally out of control right now, you probably feel frustrated every day. You might be extra stressed out because you don’t even have time to get organized! That’s why 10 minute organizing can change your life. Organizing your whole house would obviously take a lot of time, but most of us can f...Read More

Gone are the days when kitchens had a single overhead light fixture and that was it. In today’s homes kitchen lighting is an important element that contributes greatly to the look and functionality of the space. Well-designed kitchen lighting with different options and controls will add great value to your kitchen and offer a very good ROI (return on investment). So whether you’re red...Read More

If you are renovating a small bathroom and you’re looking for ways to make it look bigger without enlarging the footprint, look no further. Here are eight ways to make your small bathroom look bigger. Frameless Glass Shower Doors Frameless glass shower doors are superior to shower curtains for a few reasons. They’re splash proof, they have great ROI, and they make bathrooms look much...Read More

While Christmas may have begun solely as a Christian holiday, and is often still celebrated as such, people from all over the world have embraced the festive season and added their own traditions along the way. Manger scenes, Santa Claus, and smiley snowmen still reign supreme, but if you look hard enough you will discover some very different takes on December's most famous day. These are th...Read More

Winter is upon us, and Christmas is around the corner. So, to get in into the spirit, we thought we would share some decorating tips from Joanna Gaines! The advice she provides is sure to come in handy when planning your holiday decor! -> For just a few sweet months, home is more than a backdrop for the everyday. It becomes the setting for where you’ll celebrate new holiday traditions an...Read More

  With Halloween officially over, many families begin to think about the upcoming Christmas holiday! To help you prepare for your busy holiday season, we wanted to provide you with the Santa Claus Parade schedule for Durham Region, to make sure you don't miss out on these joyous holiday moments! Pickering Santa Claus Parade Saturday, November 23rd 10am-12pm Route: Glenanna Rd to Esplana...Read More

Now the summer heat is fading fast, and it won’t be long before autumn bursts into life with all its vigorous yet gentle colors, sounds, and smells. It’s the season to enjoy the feeling of leaves crunching under your feet, but it is also a great time to be feeling cozy and snug indoors. The end of summer means there are quite a&nb...Read More

We all love to see little ones engaged in learning. It’s a beautiful thing! But getting them to knuckle-down on their homework isn’t always easy. There are lots of factors that contribute to a child’s love of learning. Every kid is different, and there’s no handbook when it comes to teaching and parenting (or styling!). But we’ve got a few suggestions ?? Grown-ups e...Read More

  With the summer heat here, many must be thinking of ways to cool down this summer! One option for personal enjoyment and a great way to beat the summer heat, is a swimming pool. Althought it's pretty low on the list when it comes to a return on investment, there is no doubt that a pool always bring fun and great memories. A pool can create a great quality of life, allowing for famil...Read More