Linda Lauzon

4 To-Do’s for July to Save Money & Get Ready for Fall Now’s the time to stock up on paint.

This week in travel news: Responsible tourism, dining in an art gallery and a phone-free island in Finland Bruce P**n Tip, the founder and now chairman of G Adventures, often says “travel can be a force for good.” The Crown seems to agree. Early in July, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada and it’s been 34 years since a member of the Canadian travel industry earned the honour. P**n Tip s...

Drought-Tolerant Plants & Creative Tips for a Less Thirsty Yard No-water and low-water ideas for a drought-friendly yard.

When my college roommate was laid off from her dream job, we went to France’s stunning Emerald Coast for a wellness reset Famous for its turquoise waters, thalassotherapy resorts and belle époque villas, the Emerald Coast in France is a breath of fresh air.

Wine ‘minerality’ is not what you think The 13th International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration is taking place at various locations in Niagara wine country this week. Thirty-eight Canadian wineries will be joined by 11 visiting producers from Chile, Germany, France, Italy and New Zealand for the four-day celebration of all things char...

I piled my three kids into a campervan for a road trip through Northern California — and it was the best vacation we’ve ever had Travelling around in a cosy campervan came with challenges but also a sense of spontaneous, follow-our-whims freedom.

What simple step did they take to green their home? Heating, cooling from building sector makes up more than 60 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions in Toronto. What can you do things to slash these?

Builders In the U.S. Are Feeling Optimistic This spring, homebuyers had limited options regarding the resale market, so they quickly worked to buy new construction homes that became available. This is a trend that will likely continue throughout the summer.

Buyer’s guide: Tiny living in cottage country As the interest in smaller, more affordable and more sustainable vacation homes grows, it seems everyone’s getting into the prefab cottage game, from local builders to mass suppliers. In the United States, even Home Depot offers a 540-square-foot prefab house for less than US$50,000.

Flavonol-rich diet helps you stay strong as you age, study suggests Getting older doesn’t mean becoming frail, but it does increase the risk of frailty, a condition characterized by declines in muscle strength, energy and speed.

How To Handle The Stress Of Selling Your Home Three things are certain in life: death, taxes ... and undue stress caused by moving. Whether or not you use the services of a REALTOR® to help you wade through the uncertain waters of the buy-and-sell process, moving is stressful, period. And there's not much you can do to avoid it. And we're not ...

An emoji can’t serve as a signature on a home sale surely, can it? Anyone these days can generate an emoji, but without ample evidence to confirm the source, its use is neither efficient, nor reliable, says Bob Aaron.

Small Wonders For cottagers craving simple spaces that max out connection to the great outdoors, a little square footage goes a long way

How to fall in love with Antigua in seven days Tropical Caribbean island has plenty to offer visitors of all kinds

Eight appealing cabernet sauvignons to buy now Many popular wine brands are made to a house style. It helps wineries stand apart from competitors and gives consumers confidence they’ll know what to expect when they pick up a bottle of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, V***e Clicquot Champagne, or Penfolds Bin 389. These wines aren’t made to a re...

The Most Beautiful Cross-Country Train Routes in the United States All aboard for these must-see journeys across the USA.

How to know if paint has gone bad Simple things to check for, plus tips on how to get the most bang for your buck

Home restoration: A ship-shape lakeside reno When they bought their semi in the Upper Beaches, Rotem and Troy Lamsee had a mess to deal with caused by former occupants: A family of racoons had run rogue inside the house for years and it showed.

Are shower curtains out of style? More homes are incorporating walk-in showers and glass showers

The Northern Lights May be Visible in 16 US States Next Week—Here's Where to See Them Auroral activity is expected to be high on July 13.

Is it time to give up aspartame? The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is expected to declare on July 14 that aspartame, a widely consumed artificial sweetener, is a possible cause of cancer in humans.

Five healthy foods to add to your summer diet There are many reasons to love summer. Warm weather, longer days, swimming and barbecues are on my list.

Making a museum from a home to show travel trophies Artifacts from a lifetime of world travel on show in family’s home. Designer creates modern, curated museum feel, with shelves sized for their mementos.

How An HVAC Unit Can Boost Your Property's Value Every homeowner knows that maintaining a property is essential to keeping its value intact. Besides indoor sections like the kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms, a home's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is one of its most important components.

Four eco-tourism experiences for ocean-lovers While ocean ecosystems offer natural wonders to travellers, the tourism sector has historically contributed to pollution and degradation of biodiversity. A new wave of coastal and marine tourism initiatives is trying to change that.

Mouth-Watering Outdoor Kitchens (And Surprise! Their ROI Is Great) What they typically cost, and tips for getting the most return on your investment.

4 Tips to Give Your Home a Fresh, Exciting Feel Does your house still excite you as much as the day you bought it? When you spend time there, do you feel refreshed and excited, or just plain bored?

A tour led by mountain goats offers a new way to see the Swiss Alps The moment we locked eyes I knew he was the one for me. Sure, Momo was a mountain goat, but his gentle gaze lured me in. While the other members of our goat trekking group tour selected their four-legged partners from a herd of eight, I brushed Momo’s bristly coat and attached his leash. When ever...

Home design: Hot seats During the pandemic, having a plot of outdoor space at home was a godsend — a place to enjoy a chardonnay and a snack unmasked. And the drive to create intentional lounge-worthy spaces outdoors continues.

Looking for excitement? Antarctica is ready to deliver In many ways, just getting to Antarctica is an adventure, thanks to logistics that involve flying to Ushuaia, Argentina – one of the most southern cities in the world – and crossing the notoriously nauseating Drake Passage. But for travellers wanting even more excitement, the icy continent is re...