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Insight and inspiration for renovating every space in your home, from bathrooms to back porches. We keep it topical and trendy with the hottest reno ideas

Scott McGillivray with homeowners in moody Muskoka renovated vacation home kitchen

Scott's Vacation House Rules

A Moody Muskoka Cottage Kicks Off a New Season of Scott’s...

Scott and Debra create a memorable moonrise vacation property in Muskoka.

Amber Dowling

April 11, 2025

Green Living

20 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bill Big-Time

It doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to make your home more energy-efficient.

Doug Murray

January 27, 2025

Randy Sparcklin and his finished designer chicken coop

Rock Solid Builds

Randy and the Team Rule the Roost With a Designer Chicken Coop

Randy Spracklin creates a chicken coop inspired by traditional Newfoundland designs.

Caleb Waddell

December 9, 2024

Randy Spracklin in the finished Coastal Traditional Retreat

Rock Solid Builds

Randy Spracklin Turns a New Build Into a Traditional Coastal...

Randy and his team take on a custom three-story home at the Brigus waterfront.

Caleb Waddell

December 3, 2024

Randy Spracklin at the finished outdoor classroom

Rock Solid Builds

Rock Solid Builds Takes on an Outdoor Classroom

A school calls in Randy and the team for a yard-to-outdoor classroom makeover.

Caleb Waddell

December 3, 2024

Rock Solid Builds

Randy Spracklin Builds a Stunning Gazebo With a View

This dreamy gazebo is the perfect space to unwind and take in Newfoundland's beauty.

Caleb Waddell

November 15, 2024

House of Ali

Ali Budd Gets Free Reign on an 8-Year-Build

Eight years later, you get to decide if the Ravine House lives up. Spoiler: it does.

Caleb Waddell

November 15, 2024

Home Decor

Interior Design Trends on Their Way Out in 2024

As 2024 approaches, several once-popular interior design trends are falling out of favour.

Mia Shulman

October 21, 2024

Chaise lounge in primary suite - future home trend of comfy living spaces

Trends

16 Home Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2025, According to...

Get a sneak peek at the future of home design.

Doug Murray

October 21, 2024

Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott and Debra Launch an Ambitious Lakeside Landing

This lakeside cottage may be one of Scott and Debra’s biggest projects yet.

Amber Dowling

June 11, 2024

Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott and Debra Transform a Family Home Into a Fabulous Fishing...

A former family home turns into a fabulous fishing retreat with lots of outdoor amenities.

Amber Dowling

June 4, 2024

Bryan Beamler at the Chalets lakefront Muskoka resort

Bryan's All In

Bryan Baeumler Makes a Splash at a Lakefront Muskoka Resort

Bryan helps out a struggling lakefront Muskoka resort in time for their stunning rebrand.

Caleb Waddell

June 3, 2024