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Discuss: Sarah 101, Season 2, Epi 7&8

Posted By Tina Taus, Web Producer

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 3:11 PM EDT

T'was all about growing up last night on Sarah 101! We saw a tween boy's bedroom get a makeover that will last him into his teen years, and the transformation of a former student's condo into a place she can...

Front Porch Makeover, Part 2: Replacing the Steps — A How-To

Posted By Marissa Ponikowski

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:45 AM EDT

Stairs before Last month, tired of perpetually peeling paint and constant clutter, my husband and I decided to DIY a front porch makeover. First up, the stairs needed a complete rebuild. They had been seriously...

Front Porch Makeover, Part 1: Stroller Parking Lot to Turn Outdoor Oasis

Posted By Marissa Ponikowski

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 3:16 PM EDT

When spring arrived this year and my husband and I started to spend time outdoors, we realized our front porch had become a disaster. Bad enough, the dingy, peeling paint — but we were making matters worse by...

Designer Wants Your Help! Pick Ultimate Front Yard Inspiration

Posted By Meredith Heron

Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:11 AM EDT

Pity my poor front yard, people. Seriously, this part of my otherwise fairly lovely home is either in the gardening and design equivalent of ICU, or it’s on its last leg. The weeds are winning, and I don’t think I...

Discuss: Sarah 101, Season 2, Epi 5&6

Posted By Tina Taus, Web Producer

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:53 PM EDT

Last night's episodes of Sarah 101 showcased some homes in serious need of a facelift. Stuck with bad style and design from decades past, there was no retro revival here. First up, a master bathroom from the 1980s....

HGTV’s May 2-4 DIY Contest: Honourable Mentions, Part II

Posted By Elana Safronsky, Managing Editor

Monday, June 4, 2012 1:56 PM EDT

Today, we conclude our our look at the very best entries in our May 2-4 DIY Contest. The creative response to this HGTV.ca challenge was unprecedented, not to mention inspiring. Our lucky — and deserving! — Grand Prize...