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Jan. 14, 2021 | Tyler Difley
10 low-maintenance indoor plants to green up your home
If your home's interior is feeling a bit drab and lifeless, adding a handful of houseplants to the mix can make a world of difference. This is especially true during the winter, when a little bit of greenery inside can help you forget about the weather outside.
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Jan. 21, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Brighten up: four easy ways to take your home's lighting to the next level
Inside the home, lighting does so much more than help you see. The right lighting can improve your mood, create the perfect atmosphere and highlight all the features of your home that you love the most.
If your current configuration is coming up short, here are four foolproof tips for taking your home's lighting to the next level:
If your current configuration is coming up short, here are four foolproof tips for taking your home's lighting to the next level:
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Jan. 08, 2021 | Tyler Difley
The Property Brothers are looking for Calgary families to appear on new season of "Forever Home"
Twins Drew and Jonathan Scott, better known as the Property Brothers, are coming to Calgary to film new episodes of their HGTV Canada spinoff series Property Brothers: Forever Home.
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Dec. 22, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Fresh start: four design trends poised for a resurgence in 2021
Kiss 2020 goodbye and embrace calm in 2021, with the latest trends from the world of home décor.
Aly Velji, principal designer with Alykhan Velji Designs, continues to focus on creating inviting and timeless spaces, but this year, comfort is more important than ever.
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Dec. 22, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: Alfred McKay Home
Year of Construction: 1905
Address: 35 Point Drive N.W.
Community: Point McKay
Architectural Style: Vernacular
Address: 35 Point Drive N.W.
Community: Point McKay
Architectural Style: Vernacular
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Nov. 09, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Upholstery painting: fun DIY project or disaster waiting to happen?
To paint or not to paint? With upholstered furniture, that is a complicated question. Social media, online blogs and video tutorials show that it can be a fun DIY project, but there are a few key considerations and great results are not guaranteed.
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Nov. 09, 2020 | Barb Livingstone
COVID-19 continues to shift renovation priorities for Calgary homeowners
Space for an office and private Zoom calls, a workout room, a more spacious kitchen – these are all growing renovation demands Calgary companies are fielding from customers working through the pandemic.
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Oct. 05, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Four times Calgary has appeared in video games (and one honourable mention)
According to Calgary Economic Development, Calgary has the potential to become an industry leader in the burgeoning Canadian video game and "immersive media" sectors.
I guess it's fitting, then, that Calgary has actually appeared in a handful of video games over the years, whether by design or thanks to the efforts of a few creative players.
I guess it's fitting, then, that Calgary has actually appeared in a handful of video games over the years, whether by design or thanks to the efforts of a few creative players.
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Oct. 05, 2020 | CREBNow
Four times Calgary has appeared in video games (and one honourable mention)
According to Calgary Economic Development, Calgary has the potential to become an industry leader in the burgeoning Canadian video game and "immersive media" sectors.
I guess it's fitting, then, that Calgary has actually appeared in a handful of video games over the years, whether by design or thanks to the efforts of a few creative players.
I guess it's fitting, then, that Calgary has actually appeared in a handful of video games over the years, whether by design or thanks to the efforts of a few creative players.
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Sept. 08, 2020 | Andrea Cox
Décor disasters: common design mistakes and how to fix them
How many of us have started a home redecorating project only to stop midway, frustrated because we just can't seem to recreate that magazine-worthy look? Well fret not, as we've identified some common design mistakes and asked local designers for their surefire solutions to get back on track.