Ever wonder with all the technology on the market if there is something out there that will let you control aspects of your home from your smart phone? The Nu Smart Home has a way to simplify things in your home, and give you the control at your fingertips.

Nu Automations is a Calgary based company that has everything a homeowner could want, because all technology can be tailored to meet every individual's needs.

The City of Calgary, with support from the Government of Alberta, has established a Property Tax Relief Program to support residential and non-residential property owners who were displaced for an extended period due to the 2013 June flood.

Launching March 3, the program applies to all property taxes and enables property owners whose property was deemed uninhabitable to apply for a property tax break for the time they were out. A 30 day grace period will be added after the property is reoccupied.

When thinking about the structure of a house, wood is often what comes to mind, as houses have been built using wood products for many years. BONE Structure is making waves across Canada with a new material to construct your home with.

Instead of using wood, the BONE Structure uses steel components that are manufactured in Quebec, a bag of screws and a drill. There is no need to cut any of the steel, as it comes perfectly cut to include windows and doors.

Something for nothing and your tips for free.

In the world of home improvement, it's not often the word free enters the equation. The thirst for complimentary advice from respected experts has become big business, helping to give rise to the popularity of networks like HGTV.

As an interior designer I am often called upon to help my clients decide where to place and display their books. Whether you are an avid paperback reader or you have an entire family devoted to hefty hardcovers, I'm going to show you some inexpensive ways to turn those books into a focal point for your room.

Hardcover books often come with a lofty price tag. Many of my clients request built-in display shelving which they plan to eventually fill with books yet to be purchased. I want to caution against this, as a single shelf worth of hardcover books can cost hundreds of dollars.

While sub-zero temperatures may be on the minds of most Calgarians, an update from the city shows efforts to rebuild from the June floods are still ongoing.

About 6,000 homes and about 4,000 businesses suffered damage due to flooding, as a result the city created a flood recovery operations centre (ROC) and a task force of various business units.

Spreading 20 km from the Tsuu Tina Nation reserve on the west side of Calgary to the Bow River in the east is the well-known natural area of Fish Creek Provincial Park.

The park is one of the largest urban parks in Canada and has remained a protected natural area as Calgary's communities grow around it.

I am working on my garden and the soil is hitting the ground but I haven't left the kitchen. It's a Sunday morning in January and I am planting micro-greens. I am also wear my fuzzy slippers.

Sold at many markets, so called "baby" lettuce is also called microgreens and I am growing my own. From seed, they take a few weeks to mature and size up for eating. It doesn't really matter when you get started and I wouldn't plan a dinner party around it, but micro-greens grown indoors under lights germinate overnight and keep growing until cut.

In keeping with the Ronald McDonald House's focus on helping others, the organization will soon be shining a light on those who've helped them achieve their goals over the last year.

Taking place March 8, the 2nd Annual Illuminate Gala will spotlight the importance of community by highlighting two inspirational philanthropists to the Calgary and Ronald McDonald House communities.