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Aug 29, 2024 | 
impactmagazine.ca | Mikaila Kukurudza
In 2012, Erica Gavel believed the fate of her basketball career was sealed when doctors told her she had torn the articular cartilage from her femur and tibia. Though bad news from doctors was nothing new for Gavel after the trio of knee surgeries and countless months of rehab she had undergone in the past couple of years, this time it was different—they said she would never be able to run again. For Gavel, imagining a life without athletics was nearly impossible.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Amber Dowling |Brian J. McCourt |Emma Yardley |Mikaila Kukurudza
Summer is here, and cottage season is in full swing. From May to October in Canada, cottages, cabins and chalets across the country fill up as friends and families head to the water and forests to take advantage of the warm weather. With so many beautiful destinations to check out, why wouldn’t you hop in the car and join them? Whether you’re planning a trip this summer or scouting out locations for a future vacation, here are some of Canada’s most popular cottage destinations. Bruce Peninsula, Ont.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Brian J. McCourt |Emma Yardley |Mikaila Kukurudza |Iris Benaroia
Summer is finally here, and it’s time to get out and enjoy your patio. But this being Canada, you know there’s barely a couple of days between the last frost and the first mosquito bite. It’s natural to want to keep pests out of your garden, but how do you keep them away from your patio? With the help of Brian McCourt, contractor, design expert and co-host of HGTV Canada’s Backyard Builds, we’ve put together 15 natural repellant ideas for the most common pests plaguing your outdoor paradise.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Emma Yardley |Mikaila Kukurudza |Iris Benaroia |Jennifer Phillips
Over the past few years, the “no-grass backyard” outdoor living trend has really taken root. It went from being a radical landscaping experiment to a fully-fledged, here-to-stay design staple, transforming traditional lawns into personalized spaces that step out of the basic backyard-design box. Many factors have played into this seismic shift in how we see and style our outdoor spaces sans grass.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Mikaila Kukurudza |Iris Benaroia |Jennifer Phillips |Amber Dowling
Before we get into the daily grind, many of us start our days with the familiar routine of getting our morning cup of coffee. As one of the most popular beverages in the world, coffee has a big influence on culture and even our habits. Elevate your caffeine routine with the perfect at-home coffee bar, thanks to this comprehensive guide. Start With the BasicsWhile the possibilities are endless when it comes to setting up the perfect at-home coffee bar, the true necessities are simple.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Amber Dowling |Maca Atencio |Doug Murray |Mikaila Kukurudza
Buying an investment property is a big decision. Sure, purchasing a property to rent out short- or long-term can help you build wealth and set you on the path to a financially stable future. However, there’s a lot to know and manage when you own a rental property, too. We’ve seen a glimpse of what it takes to enter the investment property market on Scott’s Vacation House Rules, but there are many overall considerations to keep in mind, from maintenance to capital gains.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Maca Atencio |Doug Murray |Mikaila Kukurudza |Iris Benaroia
We’re celebrating Pride this year in a creative way — upcycling old wood scraps to create a beautiful and fun DIY candle holder. Upcycling is a wonderful way to give new life to unused, old materials. You’d be surprised how you can craft something unique and beautiful by doing so. In this easy DIY tutorial, we’re showing you how to make a stunning upcycled Pride candle holder, a decor staple that not only serves as a functional one but also as a vibrant celebration piece.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Doug Murray |Mikaila Kukurudza |Iris Benaroia |Amber Dowling
The signs seem to indicate that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are selling their luxurious Beverly Hills’ estate. According to press reports, the couple has listed the house they bought for an eye-popping US$60.8 million just last year. The massive 46,000-square-foot property sits on a five-acre lot surrounded by a sea of luxe estates owned by Hollywood’s rich and famous. The sprawling main building features 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, a gym, a sports lounge and a bar.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Mikaila Kukurudza
Washing, soaking, drying, folding, ironing — it can be monotonous. With the average household doing over four loads of laundry per week (300 loads every year), a lot of time is spent within the four walls of your laundry room. And for those with small laundry rooms, the drudgery can pile up as much as the loads. Here’s how you can make laundry day a lot more enjoyable — or at the very least, more efficient.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
hgtv.ca | Mikaila Kukurudza |Iris Benaroia |Amber Dowling |Jennifer Phillips
All too often, we clean our homes with products that are anything but clean. Natural cleaning products may be trending at the moment, but this isn’t a trend about to go anywhere anytime soon. More and more households are transitioning to greener cleaning products in order to limit their exposure to harsh synthetic products that typically line cleaning aisle shelves. By adding these non-toxic cleaning products to your Amazon cart, you’ll enjoy cleaner air and contribute to a healthier environment.
