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From the Veggie Patch: Suckering Your Tomatoes

Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.

Jam at Home: Keeping Summer Fruit All Year Round

Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.

A Beginner’s Guide to Baking Bread at Home

Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!

Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Musts

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!).

Gardening for Beginners: 3 Tips to Get Started

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

Kitchen Inspiration: Backsplashes We Love

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.

How to stick to budget on your home renovation project

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.

Renovation Showdown: Where to Splurge, Where to Save

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.

HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR HOUSEPLANTS

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.

The Best Advice Bryan & Sarah Tell Their Clients

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.

What is a Tool Library?

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

TIPS FOR WINTERIZING YOUR HOME

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.