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From the Veggie Patch: Suckering Your Tomatoes

Jul 27, 2020
Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.
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Jam at Home: Keeping Summer Fruit All Year Round

Jul 20, 2020
Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Baking Bread at Home

Jul 14, 2020
Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!
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Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Musts

Feb 20, 2020
Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).
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Gardening for Beginners: 3 Tips to Get Started

Feb 12, 2020
No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.
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Kitchen Inspiration: Backsplashes We Love

Feb 01, 2020
One of the elements that can really set the tone of your kitchen is the backsplash. To help inspire you, we've shared some of our favorite looks and styles.
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Baking 101: Simple Tips Worth Trying

Dec 03, 2019
Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don’t always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.
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Fall Table Decor Inspiration

Sep 17, 2019
Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.
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Refresh Your Space for Fall

Sep 09, 2019
Feeling overwhelmed by pumpkin spice everything and gaudy fall decor? Check out our tips for a subtler autumnal transition, and get ready to welcome fall into your home the smart way.
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Fall Maintenance: 4 Chores to Protect Your Home

Sep 06, 2019
Before fall hits in full force, consider taking care of the following home maintenance items. These are simple chores that can go a long way in protecting your home and your family during the cooler months.
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Sublime Summer Space Savers: 6 Perfect Petite Patios

Apr 24, 2019
Just because you have a small outdoor space, doesn't mean you can't make the most of it this summer. Check out our fun and fabulous outdoor decor ideas for petite patios.
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Hip (Hop) Easter Eggs: 7 Stylish Creations to Try

Apr 17, 2019
To help add some style to the traditional dip dye eggs we all know and love, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Easter eggs from a few of the best bloggers out there. Try these cool creations this year!
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4 Simple Chores to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

Apr 02, 2019
It’s important to ensure that your home is protected in the event of a storm. To spare you some headaches and a few costly repair bills, we’ve outlined our top four home maintenance items to tackle this (and every) spring.
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Get Organized for 2019

Jan 02, 2019
Need some help organizing your space? Check out our top three organizing tips and get ready to add some order to your home.
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Fall Table Decor Inspiration (2018)

Nov 10, 2018
Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.
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Simple Entertaining: Two Ingredient Appetizer

Nov 09, 2018
Having friends and family over this holiday season? We've got the perfect appetizer recipe to help you entertain in style without breaking a sweat!

Summer Sangria Recipes

Jul 09, 2018
Raise a glass to summer with our favorite Sangria recipes. Whether you prefer white or red wine, we have the perfect drink for you!

Outdoor Entertaining Tips

Jun 25, 2018
Planning on hosting a outdoor celebration this summer? Here are our top tips for summer soirees.
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DIY Patriotic Pretzels

Jun 22, 2018
Learn how to make a simple, patriot snack that is perfect for any 4th of July celebration.
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The Ultimate Caesar Recipe: How to Make Canada's Cocktail

Jun 21, 2018
Invented in Alberta, the Caesar is arguably one of Canada’s most patriotic drinks. And so, in honour of Canada Day and the imminent hangovers many of you face, we present the ultimate Caesar recipe.