Home and garden
What you need to know about mice in your home (and how to get rid of them)
Mice may look like cute, adorable creatures, but the reality is they can be full of disease, do damage to your home and generally do not make good roommates. Continue reading
How to prevent birds from flying into your windows
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
A University of Alberta researcher has published a new study on how to reduce bird window collisions in residential areas. Continue reading
How to make your vegetable garden both pretty and functional
With a little planning, a vegetable garden can be pretty enough to set out in the front yard. Here’s some advice for how it can be done. Continue reading
How to convert your spare room into a dream closet
For modern homeowners struggling with tiny closets and minimal storage, the solution may be converting a spare room into the ultimate walk-in closet. Continue reading
4 ways to make a home’s entrance inviting all year
Three designers offer advice on making the front of your home inviting and stylish, no matter the season. Continue reading
Want farmland or garden space in the city? Look up.
Where you see rooftops, some enterprising gardeners see something different: wasted acreage just waiting to be planted. Continue reading
Super kitchens: Stove, sink, fridge … and wifi countertop?
The era of the “super kitchen” has arrived, say interior designers and trend-watchers: People are building or remodeling kitchens that include work and entertainment space, too. Continue reading
Are your windows killing birds? How to prevent collisions
Hundreds of millions of birds die each year flying toward the trees and bushes they see reflected in the glass. Continue reading
Why bother mowing thirsty lawns when you can grow edibles?
Edible landscaping can yield colour, wildlife habitat, and food in your yard this spring. Continue reading
How people are organizing their garages to make space for storage
From cabinetry and shelving to flooring and overhead storage, there are many new ways to turn a garage into an organized and attractive space for storage, entertaining or working out. Continue reading
