Amber Dowling

Amber Dowling is a freelance lifestyle writer, TV critic and mom. She's a wine enthusiast, yoga lover and all-around player of sports with a penchant for travel, animals and stinky cheese.

Cleaning

How to Deep Clean a Dishwasher

Everything you need to know about deep cleaning a dishwasher, from why it’s important to how often you should do it.

Amber Dowling

April 24, 2024

Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott and Debra Kick Off Season 5 With a Coastal Cottage

A decades-old cottage on Lake Simcoe gets a much-needed refresh by the pros.

Amber Dowling

April 23, 2024

Scott McGillivray of Scott’s Vacation House Rules.

Real Estate

A Complete Guide to Navigating Interest Rates in Canada for 2024

Interested in an income property, new home or mortgage renewal? Here's what to ask before taking the plunge.

Amber Dowling

April 23, 2024

Trending

It’s Official: Toronto Is Now Less Affordable Than New York...

While there are many benefits to living in Toronto, affordability unfortunately is not one of them.

Amber Dowling

April 15, 2024

Trending

Is It Cheaper to Make or Buy Furniture?

Crafting a piece of furniture for your house is a beautiful thing but does it really save you money?

Amber Dowling

April 15, 2024

Skyline of a Canadian city during sunset

Real Estate

Canada’s Sunniest Cities (and How Much It Costs to Live There)

Interested in moving to a sunnier locale? Here's what it will cost you.

Amber Dowling

April 4, 2024

Bryan's All In

10 RV Living Essentials for the Ultimate Road Trip Experience

Get these RV accessories to make your portable place feel more like home.

Amber Dowling

March 22, 2024

Grandparent, son and granddaughter outside, laughing in nature.

Real Estate

Is Multigenerational Living the New Canadian Reality?

Why financial and social circumstances are driving the multigenerational living trend.

Amber Dowling

March 12, 2024

Stainless steel kitchen sink with black faucet

Cleaning and Organization

This Is the Best Way to Clean Your Kitchen Sink Drain

This kitchen workhorse deserves some TLC. We break down how to sanitize it properly.

Amber Dowling

March 7, 2024

Floating wood shelves on brick backsplash in a kitchen

Renovations

How to Install Open Shelving in the Kitchen and Make It Look Good

We break down how to make open shelving the showpiece of your cooking space.

Amber Dowling

March 5, 2024

Guest judges Taniya Nayak, Ty Pennington and Alison Victoria tour the exterior of Team Rico’s house with mentor Rico Leon, as seen on Battle on the Mountain, Season 1.

Battle on the Mountain

Battle on the Mountain Crowns Winners

After a whirlwind six weeks, find out which team took home the grand prize in the Battle on the Mountain finale.

Amber Dowling

March 4, 2024

Real Estate

What to Do Before Building a Laneway House or Garden Suite

We break down everything you need to know about this latest urban trend.

Amber Dowling

February 28, 2024