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The laundry 'loop'
My kid is a little person, with little clothes. So how, please explain it to me, is it possible that he makes so. much. laundry. Read More

Average: 3.4 (5 votes)

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Play dress up with your bathroom
When it comes to the bathroom, there are simple, stylish and budget-friendly ways to creatively dress it up. From the shower curtain to hooks or even your toilet paper, paying special attention to these seemingly ordinary, everyday objects is an... Read More

Average: 3.5 (2 votes)

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The Red Solo Cup
In Toby Keith’s quest to make a transcendent hit every three or four years, we have been given the gift of his new song, “Red Solo Cup.” I first heard this song when I was watching Glee (my girlfriend watches it, not me, I swear)... Read More

Average: 3.6 (17 votes)

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Create space and add interest with clean, contemporary window treatments. Here, Hunter Douglas Pirouette window shadings provide dimension and texture at the windows without minimizing the space. They feature soft adjustable horizontal fabric vanes attached to a sheer backing. (Blue Ocean Photography)

Tips for making the most of condo living
The condominium lifestyle can offer all the conveniences of a larger home without the yard work. True, your neighbours may be a bit close and you may not have as much square footage as in a detached house, but you are most likely within walking... Read More

Average: 4 (1 vote)

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Tenant insurance is affordable peace of mind

Monday, February 20, 2012 - 1:04pm | News Canada

So, you've found your ideal apartment: a two bedroom basement paradise or a mid-town penthouse or a fantastic south-facing one bedroom condo. Now it's time to move in right away, right? Sure, start packing, but make sure you also budget for...
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Average: 4.6 (5 votes)

Five ways to create a warmer, hospitable home

Monday, February 20, 2012 - 10:41am | News Canada

June Cleaver, Bree Hodge of Desperate Housewives, and stay-at-home dad Cameron from Modern Family are all known for creating a welcoming home. But how do they do it? Sally Morse, director of creative services for Hunter Douglas,...
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Average: 3.8 (4 votes)

Soundtrack of your life

Monday, February 20, 2012 - 9:03am | Lindsey Bunin | My Hectic Home

I have a song in my head. It's been there all morning. It's not the latest and greatest on the Billboard chart, either. It's Turkey in the Straw as performed by The Wiggles. OK, take a moment; have your chuckle.
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Average: 4 (5 votes)

The full cake-colour spectrum

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 12:03pm | Lindsey Bunin | My Hectic Home

Remember when we talked the other day about allergies? My co-worker, Jenn, and I continued that conversation after she hosted an almost entirely gluten-free Super Bowl party to accomodate her good friend who can't eat wheat. She even...
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Average: 4 (4 votes)

Bright, modern and newly renovated

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Debra Wells-Hopey | Foundations

I have lived in the west end, south end and the north(ish) end of Halifax, as well as in the “outskirts.” If you are following my blog (TheChronicleHerald.ca/Homes) — and really, you should be — you will know that I am about...
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Average: 4.5 (4 votes)

Ask Deb Nelson: Restful and stylish

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Deb Nelson

My problem is my bedroom...curtains are three shades of grey from light to dark and with some black in it too...bedspread is the same colour also. Just wondering what colour to paint the walls. They are white now, but I definitely want a new shade....
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Average: 5 (3 votes)

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Claudia White | Livin' the Dream

I was enjoying a tea break at work the other day, sitting at my desk, happily day dreaming about the end of our latest version of The Biggest Loser (still another four weeks to go), thinking about what I would indulge in first, when a passing...
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Average: 4 (2 votes)

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Mag Ruffman | ToolGirl

If you’ve ever cut out pictures from magazines in an attempt to collect ideas that might work for your home, office, garage or yard, I have a question for you. What did you do with those pictures, and did you ever look at them again once you...
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Average: 4.3 (3 votes)

Modern innovation delivers reliable ceramic tiles

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Steve Maxwell | Houseworks

Ceramic tiles are one of the longest lasting, easiest to care for and most beautiful flooring options available, though none of this matters to the distressed homeowners who write to me looking in vain for solutions to the problem of constantly-...
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Home’s protective covering

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Lawrence Englehart | The Home Inspector

Q) How can I tell if the shingles on my roof need to be repaired or replaced? A) The roof helps to protect the building and its contents from the effects of weather. You should think of your roof as the home’s protective covering and as such...
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Average: 4.5 (6 votes)

Finding the right neighbourhood to live in is a universal concern when deciding where to buy your next home.

Hunting for the right neighbourhood

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Contributed by NSAR

Finding the right neighbourhood to live in is a universal concern when deciding where to buy your next home. Whether you have a young family, are retired, or if you are single, it is likely a priority on your house-hunting wish-list. REALTORS...
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Create the perfect tableau

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan | Colin & Justin

It’s 5.30 p.m. on a snowy afternoon and we’re famished, having just completed a long day’s filming for the BBC. If truth be known, our nerves are jangled after an icy drive from the city in weather that took the U.K. quite by...
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Arugula, Citrus and Chicken Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette. (Chicken Farmers of Canada)

Get creative with chicken

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Diane Merlevede | Food for Thought

Do you need to use up leftover chicken? Or would you like to get a head start on meals with deli-roasted or rotisserie-cooked chicken from the store? Whether you are making breakfast, lunch or supper, it can be easy to get creative with chicken...
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Primer — should you really use it?

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Amanda Mosher

Primer. Should I use it? Good question. If there were ever a product that should be used it’s primer. It really isn’t a ploy by paint companies and hardware stores to sell more products. Trust me, this is something I know. Not just...
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Average: 5 (2 votes)

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 4:32am | Bob Weinstein | Living Better

I rank indoor house painting among the most boring and tedious projects. That’s reason enough to get the job done quickly and efficiently so that there are no snags along the way. Stopping to drive to the nearest home-supply store to pick up a...
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