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If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast. A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an...

Click or tap to play video Designer Barbara Purdy took her long-time friend and client’s “ugly, awful, small bungalow” and transformed it into an open-concept home with a modern, airy aesthetic. Without a doubt, the open porch is the showstopper, with windows lining...

Some Highlights Buying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference. ​ From building your dream team to getting pre-approved, house hunting, and signing the papers on closing day – each...

Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers...

See how designer Rebecca Axler of RTG Designs brought a pair of bathrooms to life with saturated color and statement accessories. In the first space, a lux marble vanity keeps the focus on the handsome, deep blue cabinets and custom mirrors. Downstairs in the powder...

Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re tired of long drives to see your family or wish your kids could spend more time with their grandparents. Clearly, a lot of other people feel the same...

They say moving is one of the most stressful experiences you can encounter in life. Clearly “they” haven’t attempted a joint renovation project. Add construction dust, decision-making and the absence of a working toilet into the mix and you have a recipe for run-ins....

Keeping our homes orderly and free of clutter is a struggle for many of us, especially if we’re not naturally organized. If you fall into this category, there’s definitely hope — you just may need to change your habits. Before you roll your eyes and shrug off that...

Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down. 1. You Have More...

A basement remodel is the perfect time to consider how you want to maximize your living space. Beyond laundry rooms and recreational areas, basements can be a great place for design experts to get creative. Cantinas, moody bars, spas and home theatres are just some of...

Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster, financial struggles can happen to anyone. But here’s the good news. If you’re a homeowner feeling the squeeze, there’s a lifeline that many people don’t...

Maybe you’ve found the house you want to grow old in. Perhaps you foresee your elderly parents moving in with you one day. Or maybe you require wheelchair accessibility. When you’re designing a kitchen with these needs in mind, the following 10 tips will help make it...

One of the big decisions you face during a home renovation is how to best live through it: Should you stay or should you go? If you decide that vacating your home seems like the best course of action, there are several steps you can take to make your time in a...

When you first move into a new house, it’s only natural to want to put your personal stamp on the space — after all, unless you built your dream home, it’s likely that the finishes, fixtures and paint colors were chosen according to the previous owner’s taste. So...

Dear Lizzie, We’ve just moved into a new neighborhood, and I’m considering having a housewarming. I have a lot of family and close friends in the area, so it’s not like we’re trying to get to know new neighbors, although we certainly have done the usual introductions...

When life gets hectic, it can be easy to sacrifice our health. Neglecting sleep, exercise and nutrition can be the path of least resistance. But there are small steps you can take at home to keep your health on track in stressful times. I recommend you get started on...

It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s...

When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectural style of your...

When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come with some pretty incredible benefits. Talking to your...