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People eating take out in an affordable BC city

Real Estate

Bustling B.C. Cities That are Cheaper Than Vancouver or Victoria

Living in British Columbia and staying within your budget is still possible!

Doug Murray

December 14, 2022

House in Cape Breton overlooking the water

Real Estate

The Hottest Real Estate Markets in Canada Right Now

The hottest real estate markets in Canada might not be where you expect.

Doug Murray

November 1, 2022

House covered in leaves with a white picket fence

Buying a Home

How to Save for a Down Payment in These Canadian Provinces

Buying a house isn’t cheap. But, if you’re flexible about where you live, your down payment will be much, much lower.

Doug Murray

October 13, 2022

Backyards

Dog-Friendly Backyard Ideas on a Budget

Your pup deserves the absolute best.

Doug Murray

September 25, 2022

Real Estate

This is How the Average Canadian’s Net Worth Stacks Up to Home...

Looking to buy a new home but wonder how your net worth will impact the deal? Location may be your answer.

Doug Murray

September 6, 2022

Upcycle Your Old Credenza: A wooden credenza with geometric patterns painted on its front in pastel colours, and its four wooden legs painted cream.

Paint School

Upcycle Your Old Credenza With This Trendy, Geometric Modern...

Got an old credenza kicking around in storage? Don't toss it just yet! Give it a whimsical facelift with the help of some chalk paint and...

Maca Atencio

July 25, 2022

DIY stool designs: The three-legged wooden stool spraypainted a bright turquoise only on the lower third of its legs.

Paint School

DIY Three Stylish Stool Designs With Just Spray Paint

Got a couple old stools kicking around in storage? Give them new life with a stylish coat of paint or two. Check out our steps to perfect this...

Maca Atencio

July 23, 2022

Fluted coffee table DIY: The finished wooden coffee table with walls DIY'd using long wooden dowels.

Paint School

We’re Officially Obsessed With This Fluted Coffee Table DIY

Fluted furniture is all the rage. But don't spend those big bucks yet! We're showing you how to achieve the look at home with this easy fluted...

Maca Atencio

July 22, 2022

Real Estate

10 Incredibly Cheap Homes for Sale in the East Coast

Canada’s East Coast has all kinds of options for buying your first home — some are even under $60,000.

Doug Murray

July 20, 2022

Green Living

20 Ways Going Green Will Save You Money

Pick up these easy habits to help the planet and your wallet.

Doug Murray

July 5, 2022

Renovations

The Cost of Renovating Floors in 2022

Should you renovate your floors this year? Good question! These are the most important factors to consider before making a decision.

Doug Murray

June 13, 2022

Bryan Baeumler next to a photo of a modern all white kitchen

Kitchens

Bryan Baeumler’s 10 Simple Kitchen Updates That Cost Less...

Kitchens are an expensive room to overhaul and although most of us would love a dream space, it's not always feasible. Here's what you can do...

Bryan Baeumler

February 15, 2022