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Planning on hosting a outdoor celebration this summer? Here are our top tips for summer soirees.

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.

June 21st marks the first day of summer and we want to celebrate by sharing our top tips for bringing summer into your home.

Take advantage of the warm, dry weather. Here are some of our top home improvement projects to tackle in the summer.

Don't let a lack of space stop you from gardening! Garden guru Carson Arthur shared his best small garden hacks with us (perfect for city dwellers!).

Help Mom spruce up her garden with this fun and funky Mother's Day project.

Show Mom what a sweet-tea she is with this adorable floral craft. Perfect for any Mother's Day brunch or get together!

We’ve put together a list of our favourite DIY planters for succulents to get you in the spirit of the challenge!

It’s time to step into spring! This means an overhaul of your wardrobe, a deep spring cleaning and don’t forget, a chance to shake up your home with new décor.

Up the cozy in your space and add some rustic charm to your decor with this simple centerpiece project. Try it today!

It's almost time for Halloween! Learn how to take your dollar store pumpkins from boring to beautiful with these simple tricks.

What can you do with just a few hundred square feet? Short answer: LOTS! We've got the scoop on the tiny home trend and what it takes to live in these small dwellings.

Are you looking to freshen up your home decor? Here are 6 ideas to get you started.

Celebrate in style this summer with a few simple entertaining tips from lifestyle expert and interior design guru Tyler Wisler.

Stop serving boring food at your parties. Take your next get together to new heights with a DIY Nacho Bar. Yum!

Send a FREE Mother's Day eCard and Intact Insurance will contribute $10 to SOS Children's Villages Canada and help empower vulnerable mothers around the world.

Looking for a new creative challenge? We've found your next hobby: embroidery! Get the inside scoop on this unique activity.

Always have friends over for the ball game? We have a winning dip that will see you and your guests through to the the World Series!

Looking for a project to tackle this spring? We've got just the thing! Join the fun with this colorful tradition that will bring out the gardener in you.

Get your outdoor space ready for spring with these DIY hacks. And get more ideas and inspiration when you visit the Ottawa Home & Garden Show.