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Don't stop at interior design - beautify and better-utilize your exteriors with ideas and tips for backyards, landscaping, curb appeal and more.

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Gardening

Gardening for Beginners: Expert Tips and Common Mistakes

Not a green thumb? No problem! Start planting your backyard garden today with some expert tips on gardening for beginners.
Iris Benaroia
August 6, 2025
Outdoor wooden armchairs and a table in front of a plant wall. Backyard design
Outdoors

10 DIY Backyard Design Upgrades on a Budget

You don’t need a massive budget to design the backyard of your dreams . Thinking outside the box with an open mind and a willingness to...
Shorey Andrews
July 31, 2025
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DIY

How to Make a DIY Floating Cooler With Just One Pool Noodle

Keep your drinks chilled in style this summer with this easy 5-minute pool noodle hack — perfect for pool days and lake hangs!
Maca Atencio
July 11, 2025
A balcony with white patio furniture from IKEA
Outdoors

IKEA Patio Furniture to Score Now Before It’s Gone

Freshen up your outdoor space for 2024 with these patio furniture picks from IKEA.
Lydia Hrycko
July 8, 2025
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Outdoors

DIY Bug Repellants That Are Safe and Easy To Use

These DIY bug repellants will help you ward off mosquitos and bugs while keeping your skin, and the environment, happy.
Shorey Andrews
July 2, 2025
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Travel

So You Want to Rent a Motorhome? Here’s What You Need to Know

Rent a motorhome this summer and comfortably camp in some of Canada's most beautiful locations.
Emma Yardley
June 12, 2025
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The Rose Garden at the Royal Botanical Gardens' Hendrie Park in Burlington, Ontario
Outdoors

13 Must-See Botanical Gardens in Canada

Escape the daily hustle and visit one of these stunning botanical gardens in Canada.
Melissa Girimonte
June 6, 2025
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Travel

Best Picnic Spots Across Canada for the Perfect Summer Weekend

From mountain views to city vibes, here are the best picnic spots across Canada that offer the perfect mix of beauty and space. 
keena alwahaidi
May 29, 2025
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DIY

These Power and Garden Tools Are a Must for Summer

We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to keep your property and projects in check this summer.
Amber Dowling
May 20, 2025
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DIY

Everything You Need to Create the Perfect DIY Picnic Setup

Create a whimsical picnic with this DIY picnic tutorial, plus a useful shopping guide to get all the ideas you need!
Maca Atencio
May 1, 2025
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Outdoors

The Best Places in Canada to See Cherry Blossoms

Here are the best places to spot cherry blossoms in Canada this spring.
Emma Yardley
April 22, 2025
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Plants

10 Types of Succulents That Are Easy to Grow

Succulents are famously easy to care for and propagate. We love these ten types.
Lydia Hrycko
February 10, 2025
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