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5 Ways To Stay Cool This Summer While Staying At Home

   This year’s summer has changed for the entire world. Previously, going on outings and family holidays used to be the norm. After all, it’s in this season of the year that children are off from school and the weather is perfect. For families...

11 “Dad Hacks” That Will Make Your Life Easier

In honour of Father's Day this weekend, I have found 11 of the best "Dad Hacks" that will make your life with kids easier!   1.  Getting Shoes Right.  This dad hack has you put 2 sides of a sticker into the right and left shoe so...

11 Ways to Spruce up Your Yard WITHOUT Planting a Thing!

Let's face it, not all of us are green-thumbed gardening lovers.  You still want a nice looking yard without having to plant anything?  Here are 11 things you can do to bring colour, personality, and charm to your yard without planting a thing!   1.  Stepping Stones. ...

7 Hacks to Help Save Money

You know you should save money, but that doesn't make doing it any easier. Some money experts recommend saving 10%, 20%, or more of you income each month. But if those amounts seem daunting, it's OK to start small. We scoured the internet to find small, manageable...

14 Insanely Easy Curb Appeal Projects You Can Do in a Day

Whether you’re looking to increase storage space, expand your patio, or add interest to your garden, upgrading your backyard can be as fast and easy as an afternoon of labor. Find inspiration with these budget-friendly backyard projects that can be completed   1.  Redo the Door.Here’s an...

10 Things to Do in Quarantine

Stuck at home until you get the all-clear that you’re not a coronavirus carrier? Trying to keep the kids entertained while school is shut down?  Here are some things to try!   1.  Sort & Tag Digital Photos.  If you are like me, you have hundreds...

How Big a House Do You Need?

When it comes to homes, the popular credo is that bigger is better. More square feet = a larger slice of the American dream, right? Not necessarily. For one, bigger homes obviously cost more, and oversized McMansions can be harder to sell. As such, you'll want a home that's neither too big...

11 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Winter – Donna Boyle Schwartz

Winter is no time for hibernating from chores. In fact, there are plenty of important maintenance tasks that all homeowners need to take care of to keep their house in tiptop shape during these cold months.  As the days grow shorter, colder, and darker, it's...