on tHe CoVer
Mantel designed by
Shannon Acheson
around the house
learn something new
kim, fix my House!
Learn what home repairs you should never
put off with advice from Kim Bartley. 46
design therapy
Designer Paul Semkuley helps us design a
kid-friendly home. 52
Cost of a Bathroom reno
Evelyn Eshun shares simple tips to save
money on your reno project. 50
dirty little Secrets
Laundry rooms are one of the most utilized
areas in our homes. We’ve compiled our
favourite laundry room must-haves that will
have you dreaming of a complete
re-design. 22
Saucy little number
Spice up your curb appeal with trendy
ways to display your house number. 42
luc’s Bathroom Secrets
Here are a few ideas to help make your
small bathroom look and feel bigger. 54
deadly Painting mistakes
Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is
one of the easiest ways to transform it and
create a distinct personality. To ensure
your project goes as smoothly as possible,
we’ve gathered five deadly mistakes that
are sure to kill your paint job. 66
Patio in the City
Jo Alcorn shares how to design an urban
patio. 35
Summer lovin’
When throwing an outdoor bash, there are
a few things you need to keep in mind.
We’ve compiled a list of party faux pas
to avoid that will ensure your party is a
success! 30
little Piece of Paradise
Learn how to recreate a comfy, cottage
chic design style! 60
Save or Splurge on your Curb appeal
Michelle Cook and Jane Lockhart show
you how to transform the exterior of your
home using two different budgets. 64
enter to win
design your mantel
Shannon Acheson from AKA Design
shows us how to design a whimsical
mantel. 26
Win a dishwasher!
Enter to win a Bosch Stainless Steel 6
Cycles Ascenta Dishwasher. 18
Bird Pad
Nicholas Rosaci makes a stylish bird
sanctuary using a dinner plate and easy
big box store materials. 28
designers Compete in the ultimate
design Challenge!
Enter to win great prizes by choosing your
favourite room concept. 58