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"Heavenly renos Mia Parres, a high-end residential designer, will join co-host Rob Evans, a self-described master contractor, at this year’s Calgary Home + Design Show, returning to the BMO Centre Sept. 22 to 25. Supplied photo "New legislation could help seniors stay in their homes "5 things about spring renos "Thinking outside of the box The 2016 Home + Garden Show returns to Stampede Grounds Feb. 25 to 28, featuring, among others, 'No Guff Gardener' Donna Balzer. Photo courtesy Marketplace Events. "New federal grant program offers homeowners up to $5,000 for 'green' upgrades Courtesy of Solar Homes Inc. "City of Calgary takes public outreach online with home improvement webinar series Getty Images "New homes and renovation services now come at a premium, as lumber shortage drives up construction costs Getty Images "Backyard makeover: it's time to start planning your 2021 landscaping projects Courtesy of Peter Hughes Landscape "The sound of silence: understanding STC ratings can help homebuyers avoid noisy neighbours Getty Images "DIY for dummies: how even the least-handy homeowner can keep their property in tip-top shape Getty Images "The Property Brothers are looking for Calgary families to appear on new season of "Forever Home" Getty Images "CMHC program can save "green" borrowers up to 25 per cent on mortgage insurance premiums Getty Images "A heated driveway is a creative, albeit pricey, way to eliminate the need for snow shovelling once and for all Getty Images "COVID-19 continues to shift renovation priorities for Calgary homeowners Getty Images "How to make sure your home is properly insulated Getty Images "How to "hail-proof" your roof before Calgary's next big storm Getty Images ""Upcycle" your vintage or second-hand furnishings for an affordable, environmentally friendly design upgrade Upcycling vintage or second-hand furniture can create a unique piece you'll cherish for many years to come. Before-and-after photos courtesy of Dale Marie Wedge (bloomingdiyer.com) "Four local Instagrammers to follow for DIY inspiration and resources Getty Images "What were we thinking? The hater's guide to carpeted bathrooms Getty Images "How to navigate home insurance claims and repairs for hail damage Flickr "Catching rays: sunrooms are becoming a hot commodity in Calgary Courtesy of Desert Sun Patios "Four ways to make the most of your balcony Courtesy of Sean Young "DIY home projects for self-isolation and social distancing "The new-home upgrades that provide the most bang for your buck Getty Images "A little goes a long way: home maintenance tips and tasks for spring Getty Images "How to modify your home for improved wheelchair accessibility Courtesy Accessible Housing "Four questions you should ask before committing to a custom homebuilder Getty Images "HGTV Canada's Bryan Baeumler shares his advice for DIY renovators ahead of Calgary Home + Garden Show Courtesy Bryan Baeumler "The top safety considerations for DIY renovators Getty Images "Cecily Woolrich takes the stress out of home improvement at 2020 Calgary Renovation Show Courtesy Marketplace Events "Jamie Banfield tackles common interior-design challenges at 2020 Calgary Renovation Show Courtesy Jamie Banfield Design "How to purchase and install the gas range of your kitchen dreams Getty Images "Consider your options before replacing your water heater Getty Images "Thanks to the latest mattress innovations, finding the perfect bed is easier than ever Getty Images "Bathroom rebirth: How to create the perfect at-home oasis Getty Images "Game of thrones: Bathroom boutiques are flush with toilet options "My First Home: Julie Van Rosendaal, cookbook author & food columnist The kitchen, post-renovation. Courtesy Julie Van Rosendaal "Let there be light: Homeowners are warming up to sun tunnels Courtesy Velux "Expert advice to nail your next furniture purchase Getty Images "Renovation and organization tips to transform your cramped kitchen Courtesy Aspire Renovations