IN THE middle of a blizzard, in the middle of a Canadian winter, no matter where your home and hearth is, it’s just a simple fact that you will feel warmer and...
Coaxing Spring in Winter
Shortened days and colder winds signify the coming of winter, a season that can strike fear into a gardener’s heart. Whatever are we supposed to do for the...
Feeling the Heat
Say “sauna” to an Atlantic Canadian and she’ll likely point you to the nearest gym or hotel. Pronounce it correctly (it’s an ancient Finnish word pronounced...
Adding Efficiency
Renovating offers a chance build in energy-saving options—and government rebates can help with the cost.
Suite dreams
Ever seen those home renovation shows that turn a dingy basement into a bright, beautiful—and, more importantly, income-generating—rental suite?
While it may...
Live-In Companions (Plants, That Is)
THE LAST TOMATO has been harvested, and the basil long since made into pesto. The perennials have given over their blooms to seedheads, and the last of the...
Closing Time
Do you ever wish that we had four-season gardening here in Atlantic Canada? Occasionally I do, but usually that’s when it’s either a perfectly glorious Indian...
Setting the Scene
KITCHEN CABINETS and hardware establish the look and feel of a kitchen, so you want them to reflect your home and your lifestyle.
Get that cozy comfortable feeling
The Danish word hygge (hoo-guh) roughly translates to “cosy” but it really covers a whole approach to life that involves relaxation, gratitude, and...
Keeping the Lights On
It would be interesting to track generator sales in relation to major storms and power blackouts. With climatologists predicting more frequent extreme weather...
A gardener’s gift-giving guide
The only thing gardeners like more than growing plants is receiving gifts that are connected to gardening. I know this because I have a house full of...