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Hiring a Contractor? What to know before you pay a pro

*Canadian Edition* The last few years has had an emphasis on DIY-ing and working on many of our own personal home projects as we turn our houses into dream homes. Avoid making costly mistakes by knowing what to do yourself, and how to pick the right pro, when you can't.

Checklist for designing a reading nook or cozy corner

With winter fast approaching, there's another type of winterizing you can do with your home. Make the indoors your ultimate relaxing space with a reading nook or cozy corner to help you hibernate for the next few months.

Holiday Baking Tips for the first-time baker

Some say baking is more of a science than an art. But holiday baking doesn't have to be scary - even if you are a first time baker. From taking things slow to double checking your measurements, there are a lot of easy things you can do to increase your chances for success.

Preserving Pumpkin: tips to help keep your Halloween Pumpkin fresh

Want to avoid pumpkin rot this Halloween season? There are a few tricks you can try in your efforts at preserving pumpkin for the big, scary night.

DIY Fall Design Trends for Your Front Porch

Decorating your perfect fall porch does not have to be a hassle! Check out some easy fall decorating tips to make your porch fall ready.

Exhibitor Spotlight: RenovationFind

We're excited to have RenovationFind as a sponsor of the 2022 Winnipeg Renovation Show. Before you visit this innovative company at the RBC Convention Centre from February 18-20, please enjoy our brief interview with the RenovationFind team below. RenovationFind.com is a free online directory of trades, contractors and home renovation companies. Every business on the website goes through a pre-screening process conducted by a third-party organization.

Fresh Design Inspiration from Cloverdale Paint

Our friends at Cloverdale Paint have some on-trend paint palettes that will freshen up your space and liven up your walls.

From the Veggie Patch: Harvesting Your Cauliflower

New Gardener Nick is ready to walk you through knowing when and how to harvest your cauliflower.

From the Veggie Patch: Suckering Your Tomatoes

Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.

Jam at Home: Keeping Summer Fruit All Year Round

Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.

A Beginner’s Guide to Baking Bread at Home

Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!

Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Musts

Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).

Gardening for Beginners: 3 Tips to Get Started

No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.

Kitchen Inspiration: Backsplashes We Love

One of the elements that can really set the tone of your kitchen is the backsplash. To help inspire you, we've shared some of our favorite looks and styles.

Insider-Tips and Team Picks: A Showgoer’s Guide to Opening Day

With so much to see, we’ve compiled a list of must-sees and insider tips from Marketplace Events, the team behind it all!

The Best Advice Bryan & Sarah Tell Their Clients

Building or renovating a home is a complicated process - one that takes time, money and a whole lot of patience. Bryan and Sarah Baeumler offer advice to help you make the right decisions for your family.

Exhibitor Spotlight: VBS Furniture

Before you shop VBS Furniture in Booth #528 at the Winnipeg Renovation Show, enjoy our brief interview with representative Vernon Schellenberg.

Timeless vs. Trendy: What to look for when buying furniture for your space

Have you been struggling to find functional and long-lasting furniture that doesn’t need to be replaced every season? See tips and tricks from Kristin at IDESIGN interiors by Kristin.

Exhibitor Spotlight: RenovationFind

We're excited to have RenovationFind as a sponsor of the 2020 Winnipeg Renovation Show. Before you visit this innovative company at the RBC Convention Centre from January 10-12, please enjoy our brief interview with the RenovationFind team below.

Baking 101: Simple Tips Worth Trying

Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don’t always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.