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Home Fires: Volcanic lava sparks decorative design
Mother Earth has been blowing off lots of steam lately – as well as ash…

KitchenSmarts: A summer refresh for the al fresco tabletop
Socializing and outdoor entertaining carry an extra kick this summer as pandemic restrictions ease. What…

Bramble patch? Berries grow better in pruned rows or hills
I wince every time someone tells me about their “bramble patch.” For some, those two…

With cost savings from DIY fitness, some Canadians forgo returning to the gym
When local gyms closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jenny Felice turned to free fitness apps…

Home sales continued to cool in July, down 3.5 per cent month-over-month
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales cooled for their fourth consecutive month in…

Gardening: What to do when the soil stays too wet
Odd weather this summer has taken its toll on many gardens. For many the problem…

Past Present Perfect: Mixing traditional, contemporary décor
The freshest style in decor these days is … mixing styles. Traditional and contemporary often…

Gardening when it’s dry: Prep soil, select plants wisely
Is your summer a summer of drought? No need to sit back and accept what…

Big tree on your property? Best to check your insurance coverage before it comes down
CALGARY – When a severe storm ripped through parts of southern Ontario on Aug. 26,…

Fall décor gets personal: `Your house becomes your story’
As fall nesting season returns, home décor retailers are presenting collections that reflect the idea…

Boston’s famous Skinny House sells for a nice fat price
BOSTON (AP) — Boston's famous Skinny House has sold for a nice fat price. The…

Filberts or hazelnuts? By whatever name, they’re fun to grow
Things are getting nutty around my garden. Literally. The squirrels have been doing a lot…

Office vacancies at highest levels since 1994 amid new supply, pandemic concerns
TORONTO – Office vacancies in Canada were at the highest level in decades this quarter…

Welcome to your new home: Style-savvy housewarming gifts
Bread and salt. Wine. A broom or sack of flour. Honey, pineapples, even bluebirds –…

Fall’s a good time for a flower-bed makeover
Nobody ever said gardening offers instant gratification. With this limitation in mind, I dug and…

