To Share Living Space or Not?

Housing is a huge financial and personal decision at any age. Most people look forward to the day they will graduate from college and move into their own space. However, with the increased cost of living, this may not always be possible. To stay home with the parents, get a place of your own or …


Reducing Costs Around the House

The truth is that the cost of living has gone up, and chances are it will continue to grow higher in years or even months to come. To avoid a huge financial burden on our shoulders, we can do more to save in order to manage the rising costs of living and live within our …


Room Focus – The TV Room

Some look edgy and modern, others more traditional and tasteful. Whatever your design style is, the TV/family room is a place to commune with those you love and should be as comfortable as possible. If you have a room that is not large enough to be a bedroom, and not small enough to be an …


Dealing with Noisy Neighbours

Neighbors; We all have them and a sort of love-hate relationship exists between us. We knock on their doors when we need to borrow a cup of sugar, or a few matches and when we need help with this or that. This relationship is not always smooth, and they may have habits that get on …


Getting Your House Newborn Ready

Congratulations!!You have a baby on the way! You’ve probably already thought about the big stuff like loads of diapers, strollers and car seats. But there is a host of other things that you can do to get your house ready before you bring baby home from the hospital. Read on for a few tips and …


What’s On Your Nightstand?

Despite their size, nightstands end up housing a lot of odds and ends including alarm clocks, bedside lamps, reading materials and TV remotes. While nightstands are mostly for storage, they can provide a decorative function by anchoring the look of your bed. Because of the double duty that it serves, your bedside table needs to …


Cookware and Bakeware

It doesn’t matter whether you are a world class chef, a extreme foodie, someone who just loves to cook or someone who could burn water, everyone needs a decent set of cookware and bakeware. As you look into what to buy, think about how much time you spend in the kitchen and how best you …


Of Beds and Bedding

Your bedding is almost as important as your mattress mostly because it dictates comfort and sets the overall tone of your bedroom. Colorful and tasteful bedding is one of the ways to add character to your room. Because sleep is so important in our lives, nothing beats a good night’s rest and your beddings form …