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15 Garden Experts on YouTube for Your Next Garden Project that You Should Follow!

Feb 09, 2023
Whether you’re looking for DIY inspiration or just garden care advice, it can be hard to decide whose advice you should follow for your specific home or garden project. The content these North American Garden Experts are posting on YouTube, and their blogs, is incredibly valuable.
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9 Home Gym Ideas to get you started on your next home gym project

Jan 24, 2023
You're building your dream home gym, but need a bit of design inspiration to make the perfect workout space for you. Check out some of these great ideas and get to sweating, from the comfort of your own home.
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Important considerations and design tips for creating your dream home gym

Jan 13, 2023
You've decided to build your dream home gym rather than opting for a gym membership. Before you start construction, make sure you read these important considerations so you build your gym in a logical and convenient space in your home.
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Gym Membership or Home Gym? Reasons to build a gym at home

Jan 04, 2023
Weight loss and healthy living are one of the most common New Year's Resolutions made year after year. If you're debating between creating your own dream home gym or buying a membership, here are some good reasons to think about creating your own health space at home.
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Should I become a plant parent? Why you should learn to garden.

Dec 29, 2022
Statista noted that "in 2020, over $880 million worth of potted plants were sold in Canada" which isn't surprising considering the popularity of both indoor and outdoor gardening has only grown since the start of the pandemic. If you're thinking of jumping on the gardening train but need some convincing, you've come to the right place.
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How to Hack Your Smart Garden

Dec 16, 2022
The Click N Grow is inspired by NASA technology and does all the work for you. Fresh herbs at your fingertips. Learn how to hack it to save you time and money!
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Holiday decorating tips to help you avoid damage to your home

Dec 02, 2022
'Tis the season for holiday decorating. Make sure you don't leave your house looking worse for wear with some of these holiday decorating tips.
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Hiring a Contractor? What to know before you pay a pro

Nov 25, 2022
*Canadian Edition* The last few years has had an emphasis on DIY-ing and working on many of our own personal home projects as we turn our houses into dream homes. Avoid making costly mistakes by knowing what to do yourself, and how to pick the right pro, when you can't.
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Checklist for designing a reading nook or cozy corner

Nov 18, 2022
With winter fast approaching, there's another type of winterizing you can do with your home. Make the indoors your ultimate relaxing space with a reading nook or cozy corner to help you hibernate for the next few months.
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Holiday Baking Tips for the first-time baker

Nov 04, 2022
Some say baking is more of a science than an art. But holiday baking doesn't have to be scary - even if you are a first time baker. From taking things slow to double checking your measurements, there are a lot of easy things you can do to increase your chances for success.
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Preserving Pumpkin: tips to help keep your Halloween Pumpkin fresh

Sep 27, 2022
Want to avoid pumpkin rot this Halloween season? There are a few tricks you can try in your efforts at preserving pumpkin for the big, scary night.
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Sponsor Spotlight: RenovationFind

Sep 26, 2022
Get the scoop on Calgary Fall Home Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the BMO Centre over the September 30-October 2 weekend.
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HOMAGE TO NATURE: CREATING A COZY CABIN WITH HEATHER CAMPBELL

Sep 22, 2022
Heather Campbell, designer of the feature Après Ski at the Calgary Home Show chats about what makes a home cozy and trends for the upcoming season in our new post.
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Design Decisions with Brittany McNab

Sep 13, 2022
Interior designer Brittany McNab of Fifteen Twelve Home Co., featured at the Calgary Fall Home Show chats the latest trends and how you can be sure your next project is as stylish as ever in this new post.
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DIY Fall Design Trends for Your Front Porch

Sep 12, 2022
Decorating your perfect fall porch does not have to be a hassle! Check out some easy fall decorating tips to make your porch fall ready.
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Turkish Throws & Towels

Oct 02, 2021
One of the hottest home décor items these days is the Turkish throw/towel. The Watermark Shop shares some of the reasons why Turkish throws and towels are making their way into every home in 2021!
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Sponsor Spotlight: RenovationFind

Sep 27, 2021
Get the scoop on Calgary Fall Home Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the BMO Centre over the Sept. 30-Oct. 3 weekend.
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6 home repairs you can do yourself

Sep 22, 2021
Being a homeowner or renter has its challenges. It seems like every week there’s a new house repair on your fix-it list, and we get it – the prospect of tackling home repairs on your own can seem pretty daunting. But, knowing a few basic home repairs will help keep your household costs lower, and many can be done in just a few simple steps.
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How to Clean Your Way to a Happy Home

Sep 16, 2021
Whether you are on your own or have a full house, there are simple ways to keep you home looking and feeling cleaner longer with these simple tips.
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Fresh Design Inspiration from Cloverdale Paint

Aug 10, 2020
Our friends at Cloverdale Paint have some on-trend paint palettes that will freshen up your space and liven up your walls.
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