Featuring tips and videos from local experts in Georgina
You’ve chosen your artwork, you’ve picked a frame and labored over multiple mats and now you’re done, right? Wrong! Now you have to decide what type of glass you would like to protect your investment. Types of glass When deciding on a type of glass for your artwork, you have many options to choose from. [...]
On average, an operating open wood burning fireplace can be an efficient source of heat, depending on the type of unit and how you burn your wood. However, if you’re not using the fireplace and the damper is left open your home will likely lose heat as warm air from the house escapes through the [...]
An eclectic room can say a lot about your personality. If you have many different tastes or lots of pieces that don’t match, don’t worry about changing your style. Mixing different styles or furniture from different time periods can make your home look uniquely your own. Just be careful not to go overboard with too [...]
So you are a new pool owner but managing to keep that thing clean and running properly is a lot more work then you thought. Nobody wants to get caught setting up an impromptu swim session only to realize that underneath your solar blanket the water has taken a turn for the worse. Why even [...]
If you’re like most Canadians, you complain that it’s too cold in winter and too hot in summer. All you really want is to feel comfortable all year ‘round. “Everyone should feel comfortable in their own home, regardless of the weather outside,” says Don Matheson, owner of the Home Town Sears store in Keswick. “Today [...]
When it comes to home decorating, there are endless styles. Trends change, personal tastes change and choosing the right furniture and accessories to complement your décor can be difficult. However, one type of furniture that never goes out of style is solid wood furniture. No matter what trends are in or style you choose, you [...]
It’s no wonder colour is the centre of attention in paint projects: it can create mood, radically alter a space and spark conversation. The type of paint, though often treated as an afterthought, deserves your full attention. With the right combination of colour and chemical makeup, your paint project will be a complete success. Understanding [...]
It is nearly summer and your pool is still not open. It could be that you have been slacking or that this is your first time and you honestly don’t know how to do it. Lack of initiative isn’t easily cured but the first step is getting an idea of how to open your pool [...]
No one loves summer more than a gardener. If you dream about a healthy green lawn and a carefully tended garden then you understand the hard work that goes into making it a reality. Luckily, there are excellent tools out there to help make the job easier – tools like state-of-the-art lawn mowers and ride-on [...]
People may have very different reasons for installing a fireplace or wood stove in their home. Some may want an additional source of heat while others may enjoy the beauty and appearance of a fireplace or wood stove. Whatever your reason is for making this investment, the most important aspect of installing a fireplace or [...]
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