The typical American household spends $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half spent on heating and cooling costs, according to ENERGY STAR. Updating your home with more energy-efficient window options like Pella's 350 Series vinyl windows and patio doors can help protect your...
The city of Ottawa has so much to offer. From being ranked as one of the top places to live for quality of life, to the diverse culture, affordable housing, and high employment rates - Ottawa has developed into an exciting and thriving cosmopolitan area....
Many people turn to surveillance cameras as a way to make their home and office more secure. There are so many different types of security measures on offer, however, that it can be hard to know which is the right type of equipment for your...
(BPT) - Your home's front door is more than a portal for family and friends - it makes a statement about your own personal style. Home designers often list the entry door as one of the most cost effective ways to dress up the front...
Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been. -Alan Alda...
(BPT) - Whether you are buying, selling or simply remodeling, you are looking to invest in updates that will increase the value and appeal of your home. It's natural to want it all, but before you over-personalize or break the bank, there are many simple,...
Sick of the winter blues? Turn that frown upside down, because Canada’s winter celebration is finally here! Winterlude, North America’s largest winter festival, runs from January 29 to February 15 right here in the nation’s capital. Winterlude is a family-friendly festival that attracts tourists from...
Making the big move to a new home is hard enough, but when you add snow to the scenario, it only becomes more difficult and stressful. While the winter season in Ottawa might not provide the best conditions for making a move, the circumstances surrounding...
Have you ever stopped to consider how much thought and effort went into the design of the spaces you visit every day? You may not realize it, but your favorite restaurants, neighborhood grocery store and go-to movie theater follow some very specific design principles in...
Lighting is possibly the most powerful tool you have when it comes to interior design. It does not make sense to invest in beautiful furniture, rugs, paintings, and accessories if they are in the dark. The perfect light fixture not only illuminates a space - it...