Lighting is a crucial element in any room. Mainly, because here in Calgary we get such a limited amount of day light hours year round, but also lighting helps to complete a room and tie it [...]
It’s that time of year in Calgary- good ol’ allergy season! Blizzards of pollen are flying around us, and sniffles and sneezes are frequent. Here are a few ways to allergy proof your home so that [...]
While the media focuses on global warming and the risks that exist to our outdoor environment and their effects on our health, I would argue that we should put equal “energy” into managing the [...]
Sure, supermarkets are convenient, but are they the best choice for your health and your wallet (especially with the premium on cauliflower)? There are a number of vegetables you can grow in [...]
If your home is a little rough around the edges and your are looking to do a spring refresh that doesn’t end in a pricey renovation bill, you may want to consider a few of these ideas. [...]
Don’t get too excited! Spring is still a little or long ways away, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start planning your dream yard renovation/revitalization so that when the season ‘springs [...]
Should the cost of your renovations be falling along with the price of oil? There is no question that the Calgary economy is going through a tough time. It is a stark contrast to the prosperity [...]
Snow is almost gone in Calgary and if you are in the market for a new roof-now is the time to think about executing on the project. Before you consider the most common type of roof-asphalt [...]
A sewer back up in our basement has led us to an unplanned mini renovation project. When we built our home 10 years ago we installed carpet, the floor covering of choice pre Calgary flood of [...]
In a perfect world, all your monthly expenses would be static and you would never be caught off guard by unexpected costs and bills. Unfortunately, hidden costs and surprise [...]
