The Journal Pioneer

Winter is the season when Canadians think most about home insulation because winter is when we feel the greatest need — both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation if you want to make wise upgrade ...

According to several online sources, including Wikipedia, the trend towards vegetarianism is on the rise. A lot of this has to do with the millennial generation as they start making their own grocery choices. There is a lot of speculation as to the ...

With the increasing popularity of renovation and house flipping shows, many buyers dream about purchasing a fixer upper and then, five weeks later, mo ...

When you buy a new home, customer service and satisfaction are very important. In practice, this means the builder should make each step in the buying and building process easy and worry-free for you. And you should be treated as a valued customer ...

One of the greatest benefits of knowing how to sew is being able to repair things that would otherwise need to be thrown away and replaced. Often this means mending a hole in someone’s jacket or stitching up a rip in someone’s heirloom ...

Q and A with Debbie Travis Dear Debbie; I’ve heard that bright colours shouldn’t be used in a bedroom, especially a child’s room, as the saturated shades are not conducive to a restful sleep. Not sure how to proceed with ...

Instead of shutting the blinds and pulling the curtains close on south-facing windows, keep them open during daylight hours to get free heat from the ...

Q and A Dear Debbie; When is working at home a bad idea? I find it a real struggle to put aside home tasks and unrelated phone calls and get down to concentrating on my paying job as an accountant. Should I rent office space? ~ Anna Dear ...

Decorating a home in neutral tones has long been recommended as a way to sell a home quickly. But the colour grey also provides a blank canvas for homeowners who have no intention of putting their homes on the market anytime soon. Beige and white ...

Canadian Home Builders Association Are you thinking about buying a new home? Are you trying to understand the difference between each type? The Canadian Home Builders Association has some information to help you make an informed decision about ...