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Renovations

18 Expert Tips on How to Make Your Home More Accessible

Find ways to make your home more accessible with ideas from contractor and design expert Brian McCourt.
Brian McCourt
December 3, 2023
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Renovations

Home Renovation Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2024

Planning a remodel in 2024? These are the home renovation trends currently on the rise.
Sharon Miki Chan
November 20, 2023
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Trends

The Trendiest Home Colour Palettes for 2024

Hear what colours the experts think will be big next year.
Angela Serednicki
November 16, 2023
Bright bedroom by Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni
Scott's Vacation House Rules

10 Dreamiest Bedrooms From Scott’s Vacation House Rules

From themed suites to cozy kids' rooms, see Scott and Debra's best bedrooms of season 4.
Angela Serednicki
November 10, 2023
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Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott’s Vacation House Rules Finale Flips a Century-Old...

Scott and Debra take on a historic cottage that has been in the family for a hundred years.
Caleb Waddell
October 31, 2023
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Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott and Debra Bring French Designs to a Classy Country Cottage

The Scott's Vacation House Rules team brings a little taste of French countryside to the Algonquin Highlands.
Caleb Waddell
October 25, 2023
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Renovations

Small Hole in Your Wall? Here’s the Right Way to Patch It

Who needs a contractor when it's this easy to do yourself.
Natalie Paquin
October 20, 2023
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Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott and Debra Design the Ultimate Open-Concept Inn

See how Scott and Debra transform a dingy storage space into a stylish open-concept inn.
Caleb Waddell
October 19, 2023
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Renovations

These Big Renovations Will Beef Up Your ROI

Here's how to choose a home renovation with an excellent return on investment.
Mia Shulman
October 18, 2023
click on article to watch video click on article to watch video Scott McGillivray in the renovated bathroom of the Organic Oasis
Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni Overhaul an Indoor Greenhouse

Scott and Debra take on their largest project yet — with an indoor greenhouse!
Caleb Waddell
October 12, 2023
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Renovations

These Are the Areas You Should Stop Renovating in 2024

Since they can be time-consuming, costly and unpredictable, find out which rooms might not be worth renovating in the year ahead.
Mia Shulman
October 9, 2023
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Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott and Debra Make a Luxe Lounge at Paradise Point

See how the duo turns an unfinished cottage into a striking leisurely retreat.
Caleb Waddell
October 5, 2023
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