Category: Home
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DIY: Staircase Refinishing Part One
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If you had asked me twenty years ago if I would ever be able to say I did my own staircase refinishing, I would have laughed at you. I’ve always enjoyed painting, but woodworking of any kind was left behind in grade 8 shop class. Oh how times change… We…
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Home Renovations: The corner wall
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Over the past few months I have done several renovations around the house. Painting was by far the most time consuming and thorough job I completed, with nearly every space in the house getting a new coat of paint, trim and doors included. Our living room and dining room were…
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Going it Alone When Moving House is a Bad Idea, And Here’s Why
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Moving house is a huge event in anyone’s life, and it’s worth remembering that as you approach your next move. That’s why it’s always a bad idea to try and undertake the whole project alone. You need the right kind of help and support to ensure you don’t make the…
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What makes you “stop and smell the happiness”?
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My children’s bedrooms used to be a cozy place for them to nap and play. We would snuggle in their beds for a bedtime story, or share tales from the day before heading off to sleep. Their rooms were carefully curated for each of their individual personalities and I always…
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Green Living: Become Eco-Friendly At Home With This Advice
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All families should want to become eco-friendly at home and limit their impact on the environment. There are many ways in which you could achieve that goal. You might have to invest some money, but it’s worth it in the end. You will protect the planet for your children, and…
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100 uses for Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
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I’m sure you’re all familiar with that little orange box in your fridge, freezer or baking cupboard. Arm & Hammerâ„¢ Baking Soda has been helping generations of Canadian families cook and clean for decades, and they are continuing by creating a list of 100 uses for baking soda! Over the…
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Would you manage for 72 hours without power?
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It was August 14th, 2003 and I was home with my tween and infant sons when the power went out. That wasn’t such a rare occurrence where we live so I wasn’t overly concerned. We moved outside to enjoy the breeze while we waited for the power to be restored.…
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Geeking out with AlarmForce
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I’m an introvert, so having a stranger in my house is never something I get overly excited about, even when it means I’m getting the security and home automation that AlarmForce provides. However, I had nothing to worry about when it came down to having our system installed. It began…
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I took the pledge. Will you?
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I grew up learning about sustainability long before it was recognized in the mainstream. My mother is an avid gardener who collects rain water and built her own composters. She made her own grocery bags and cooked most food from scratch. In fact, I don’t think I had tried many…
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Helping New Moms Cope
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Becoming a new mom is one of the greatest joys in life but it can also be overwhelming at times. Not only are you trying to adjust to the new demands of being a mother, you’re likely doing it on a lot less sleep! To help ease the transition, here…