Elevate Your Holiday Menu with Tasty Side Dishes

Oct 24, 2023
With the holiday season right around the corner it's the perfect time to start thinking of recipes for your upcoming holiday parties! Check out these fun and unique twists on classic side dishes that will wow your guests. These recipes are easy to make and are great side dish options for your main entree.
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Tips for Hosting a Halloween Party at Home

Sep 27, 2023
If you're someone who likes to host parties at home, then a Halloween party is no exception. With spooky season coming soon, check out this recent blog on tips for hosting a Halloween Party at home. The only thing left to decide is: what are you going to be?
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What home projects should you tackle this fall and why?

Sep 14, 2023
Fall - the perfect time to tackle that much-needed home project before winter hits. Inside or out - you've got options. What fall projects should you take on this season? Check out some suggestions.
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Ideas for Designing and Decorating Your Small Space

Aug 17, 2023
Gone are the days where your only option was a Murphy bed, or to frantically throw away your personal belongings when downsizing. There are many great options for designing and decorating your small space to make the most out of what you have - and what you don't.
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Great Grow Along On-Demand Garden Academy

Aug 15, 2023
The Great Grow Along is a FREE 10-day virtual gardening festival connecting and inspiring gardeners worldwide with the influencers, taste-makers and cutting-edge content of today's gardening world.
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A guide to composting: Garden compost tips for beginners

Jul 20, 2023
Composting improves the health of your soil by adding organic material. It also helps the soil retain moisture and absorb nutrients. Composting also saves you money, while allowing you to retain a beautiful healthy lawn and garden, and it's a fulfilling environmental hobby. Check out this post for a beginner guide to getting started.
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Simple tips for making your small backyard summer ready

Jun 21, 2023
Just because your backyard isn't huge doesn't mean you can't enjoy your own personal outdoor oasis at home. Check out this recent blog for some practical tips to make the most out of your small backyard - no matter the size.
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You should paint your home – 3 things to check off your list this fall

Jun 14, 2023
Since you’re spending more time indoors with cooler weather approaching, there’s no time like the present to paint your home. Here are three things you should paint in your home this fall.
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Happy Independence Day – Tips for Hosting a 4th of July Summer Party

Jun 12, 2023
The highly anticipated 4th of July long weekend is fast approaching, which means, we’re running out of time to plan an amazing Independence Day Summer Party. Check out these must-do tips for planning your own backyard 4th of July summer barbecue.
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4 Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without Spending a Fortune

May 17, 2023
Industry standards estimate that we remodel our kitchens every 10-15 years on average, with countertops, backsplashes and sinks being the most common renovations being completed in 2023. Here are some simple ways to refresh the kitchen without spending a fortune.
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17 Gardening Tips as you Learn to Garden

Apr 14, 2023
Gardening has physical, mental and emotional benefits for those with the hobby. Whether you are looking to learn about gardening for beginners or just continue to learn to garden, experienced gardeners provide great tips in this recent blog post.
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Our Favorite Cauliflower Recipes for Healthier Eating

Mar 09, 2023
Whether you're on a specific diet, or just looking to eat healthier this year, cauliflower is a great, versatile vegetable that can be snacked on, on it's own or added to, or subbed into your favorite recipes. Here are some of our fave cauliflower recipes.
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Sponsor Spotlight: RenovationFind

Feb 15, 2023
We’re excited to have RenovationFind as a sponsor of the 2023 Calgary Home + Garden Show. Before you visit this innovative company at BMO Centre February 23-26, please enjoy our brief interview with the RenovationFind team below. RenovationFind.com is a free online directory of trades, contractors and home renovation companies. Every business on the website goes through a pre-screening process conducted by a third-party organization.
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15 Garden Experts on YouTube for Your Next Garden Project that You Should Follow!

Feb 09, 2023
Whether you’re looking for DIY inspiration or just garden care advice, it can be hard to decide whose advice you should follow for your specific home or garden project. The content these North American Garden Experts are posting on YouTube, and their blogs, is incredibly valuable.
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The Secret to Stylish Home Design

Feb 08, 2023
Brittany McNab of Fifteen Twelve Home Co. gives you do's and don'ts and important considerations for creating a well-styled home. She designed the Sleep Country Home + Garden Main Stage at the 2023 Calgary Home + Garden Show.
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Dig In: Finding Your Green Thumb

Feb 02, 2023
Emma Terrell is The Urban Botanist. She has spent the past 6 years as an international speaker, offering workshops on plant care, pausing with plants, terrarium workshops, and so much more. Everyone can find their green thumb and Emma spills her secrets for harnessing natural beauty to create a more pleasant living space in this blog.
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9 Home Gym Ideas to get you started on your next home gym project

Jan 24, 2023
You're building your dream home gym, but need a bit of design inspiration to make the perfect workout space for you. Check out some of these great ideas and get to sweating, from the comfort of your own home.
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Important considerations and design tips for creating your dream home gym

Jan 13, 2023
You've decided to build your dream home gym rather than opting for a gym membership. Before you start construction, make sure you read these important considerations so you build your gym in a logical and convenient space in your home.
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Gym Membership or Home Gym? Reasons to build a gym at home

Jan 04, 2023
Weight loss and healthy living are one of the most common New Year's Resolutions made year after year. If you're debating between creating your own dream home gym or buying a membership, here are some good reasons to think about creating your own health space at home.
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Should I become a plant parent? Why you should learn to garden.

Dec 29, 2022
Statista noted that "in 2020, over $880 million worth of potted plants were sold in Canada" which isn't surprising considering the popularity of both indoor and outdoor gardening has only grown since the start of the pandemic. If you're thinking of jumping on the gardening train but need some convincing, you've come to the right place.
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