When thinking back on her home renovation, Sandy wishes she’d done things differently. “Rather than committing to a full renovation in one go, I did bits and bobs here and there,” she says. “I wish I’d simply knocked it out all once — from a budget perspective and a peace-of-mind one, too!” Undertaking a home…

Most of us have plastic containers stacked in our kitchen cabinets to pop any leftovers into when we can’t quite finish a meal. But how many of yours look a little dingy after holding onto things like pasta sauce, soups, and other food prone to leaving residue behind? If you’ve gone this whole time thinking…

Tomato season is one of the top perks of summer. There are endless ways to use tomatoes — slicing them fresh, whipping up bruschetta, fresh salsa, or a homemade pasta sauce, and even canning them to save and enjoy in other seasons. First you need the tomatoes though, right? While tomato plants are fairly easy…

New things are undoubtedly lovely – untouched, modern and smelling of the factory floor. However, furnish an entire home with new pieces and the result feels like a showroom, completely lacking in soul and personality. Worse still new things can quickly become old, and at the rate that styles change, dated as well. In our…

Take a minute to think about all your possessions — clothes, books, toiletries, stationery, paperwork, linens, tableware, and so on. Now, consider how you feel about each and every item in an emotional sense. Do they spark joy? If not, you should throw them out, according to tidiness guru, Marie Kondo. Obsessed with clutter from…

With nesting weather in full swing, there’s one thing on the minds of many homeowners: a space makeover! Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to shell out top dollar for a major renovation to give your space a facelift. One of the quickest — and most affordable —  ways to transform your kitchen? Pick up…

Fish is a notoriously smelly food. But unless you’re cooking it every day, a fishy odor that lingers for days, weeks, or months could be a sign that something isn’t quite right with your electrics — and it shouldn’t be dismissed. It might sound odd, but a fishy smell can be an early indicator of…

Cleaning the bathroom may not be your favorite thing to do but, like with most household chores, keeping on top of things only makes the job easier. Left unattended for too long and your bathroom will quickly become a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. Keep your bathroom looking and feeling fresh with our weekly…

Dig or dread it, giving your home a thorough clean is a great way to cut through the clutter that has accumulated during the past several months you’ve spent ignoring it. Your home will be bathed in a whole new light when you’re done, and it’s a light you won’t be afraid to switch on.…