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Read on to save yourself some hefty repair bills!

14 Ways You're Destroying Your Appliances Guilty of committing these sins against your appliances? You're flirting with a major disaster, and basically begging for a hefty repair bill. Find out how you're killing your appliances, and what you can do to save them.

Canada was ranked second!

We're number two: Switzerland named world's best country in 2018, Canada 2nd A new ranking that evaluated countries on everything from economic influence, power, citizenship and quality of life, has declared Switzerland the world's best country for 2018, with Canada finishing runner-up.

Some great ways to transform neglected nooks in your home:

24 Smart and Stylish Ways to Decorate Empty Corners These fresh ideas share how to transform naked corners into useful and inviting spots that make life at home better.

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4 ways to eliminate winter window condensation:

4 ways to eliminate winter window condensation Does condensation build up on the inside of your home’s windows during the heating season? If it does, you’re not alone. Winter window condensation is a growing problem in Canada and its root has a surprising origin. As homes are sealed better against air leakage, natural ventilation to the outd...

The Winter Porch Party is today until 4 pm. Have a great weekend!

Kate's five fun things to do this weekend — Jan. 19 to 21 A winter porch party, an outdoor scavenger hunt and some hockey — sounds like a great weekend to shake off those winter blues.

They're just taking up valuable space!

11 Things in Your Garage to Throw Away Right Now They're just wasting space at this point.

Every country does it a little differently - here are some of the unique home owning customs around the world:

The Weird Ways People Buy Homes Around the World Each country has its own unique language, cuisine, and culture. Unique, too, are the customs around buying, selling, and owning a home.

Great Home Organization tips for all the Empty Nesters out there!

Get Your Empty Nest Organized for You Transitioning to the empty nest means making your home your own - and getting organized is the first step to feeling good.

Interest rate hike, new mortgage rules may trigger real estate market slowdown:

Home sales and average prices rose in December ahead of stricter mortgage tests TORONTO — National home sales rose 4.5 per cent in December from the month before as buyers scrambled to nab homes ahead of stricter mortgage regulations coming into effect, the Canadian Real…

The annual CES show in Las Vegas is one of the largest consumer technology shows in the world. Here are some of the best smart home gadgets to come out of the 2018 show:

Home runs: The 11 best smart home gadgets of CES 2018 Robo-butlers, dishwashers and snore trackers: our top connected home picks from the show floor

Ideas for a warmer, cozier home!

9 Mood-Lifting Ideas For a Cozier Home This Winter Make your home cozy and warm this winter with these tips to make your home inviting, bright, fresh, and warm without hiking your heating bill.

Fake a Window!

These 8 Tips for Windowless Rooms Will Take Yours From Drab to Fab Rooms without windows can be dark, dreary, and just plain sad - but they're a reality. If you have a windowless room check out these decorating tips.

Amazing tiny home transformation!

Red Storage Container Seems Ordinary On The Outside But Is A Beautiful Home On The Inside When people think about buying their first home, they probably don’t immediately think about a storage unit. Usually, people imagine gorgeous doors and windows, big yards, and white picket fences, not metal-sided, windowless storage containers. But for some, a storage container is the perfect solu...

Some ideas for your weekend!

Kate's five fun things to do this weekend — Jan. 12-14 What are you up to this weekend? If you're not sure, we've got a few ideas for you that includes music, stories and even worms.

This article might help you if cleaning out your basement is on your list of New Year's resolutions!

Your 10-Step Basement Cleaning Checklist for the New Year Want to add more square footage to your home while also clearing clutter from your space? Make a resolution to clean out your basement! It’s super easy to do; simply follow this 10-step process!

Check out the following tips to Hygge your Home!

10 Ways to Master the Danish Art of Hygge in Your Home Long, dark winter nights and stormy weather have us craving a roaring fire, fluffy slippers, and a soft blanket to curl up under. As the Danes would say, we want to get hygge.

Here are 5 real estate trends to expect in 2018:

Condos and climbing prices: 5 real estate trends to expect in 2018 While tighter mortgage regulations taking effect early next year are expected to have an impact on the real estate market in Canada, one broker joined CTV’s Your Morning to share her picks for key trends expected in the new year.

Mark your calendars for Waterloo's winter festival! Winterloo runs from February 23rd - 25th.

These myths could cost you cash!

8 Popular Tips That Cost Homeowners More in the Long Run Want to know how to save money around the house? Avoid these 8 popular tips (replace your HVAC filter how often?!) that actually cost you money in the long run.

This could be your year to sleep better...

Hack Your Home for Better Sleep Find out how to sleep better with these hacks for your bedroom. Plants and relaxing paint colors help, but noise is another issue. Get tips at Houselogic.

Comfy seating is key!

How to Create a Captivating and Cozy Reading Nook Busy modern lives mean a constant race with the clock that is never-ending and a few fleeting moments of tranquility that we so desperately hold on to in t

Have you set any New Year's Resolutions for your home?

5 New Year's Resolutions for Your Home Every year when January rolls around you vow to lose weight, save money or spend more time with family and friends. But what goals do you set for your home?

Here are 10 of the top design trends for 2018:

10 decor trends everyone will be talking about in 2018 Thinking of remodeling your abode in the New Year? You’ll want to keep an eye on these design trends.

Communication is key!

The 4 biggest fights couples have over buying a home A survey finds the majority of couples buying a home said they disagreed at least occasionally during their search for a new place.