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You've decided to build your dream home gym rather than opting for a gym membership. Before you start construction, make sure you read these important considerations so you build your gym in a logical and convenient space in your home.

We're excited to have RenovationFind as a sponsor of the 2023 Calgary Renovation Show. Before you visit this innovative company at the BMO Centre from January 13-15, 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.

Weight loss and healthy living are one of the most common New Year's Resolutions made year after year. If you're debating between creating your own dream home gym or buying a membership, here are some good reasons to think about creating your own health space at home.

Statista noted that "in 2020, over $880 million worth of potted plants were sold in Canada" which isn't surprising considering the popularity of both indoor and outdoor gardening has only grown since the start of the pandemic. If you're thinking of jumping on the gardening train but need some convincing, you've come to the right place.

To DIY, or not to DIY. Hint: it's easier when you get some training from a pro first! To help get the wheels turning and maybe inspired to start your renovation journey, we’ve asked one of the DIY Training Centre experts, Jackie White, about what you should know before you pull out the toolbox.

The Click N Grow is inspired by NASA technology and does all the work for you. Fresh herbs at your fingertips. Learn how to hack it to save you time and money!

Painting your kitchen surfaces are a great way to breathe new life and modernize the centrepiece of your house without undergoing costly kitchen renovation projects. See some of DIY-expert Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault tips for when you want to refresh the kitchen at home.

'Tis the season for holiday decorating. Make sure you don't leave your house looking worse for wear with some of these holiday decorating tips.

*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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When it comes to home design, décor and renovations, some things must be left to experts. However, DIY projects and experts continue to grow in popularity thanks to social media where avid home reno-ers can seek tips and tricks to tackle home projects themselves. Ahead of the Calgary Renovation Show happening January 14-16 at the BMO Centre, we caught up with local DIYer Bailey Powell from @bailey.at.home for her tips for homeowners looking to potentially start their own DIY projects.

Get the scoop on Calgary Renovation Show sponsor RenovationFind before you see them at the BMO Centre over the January 14-16 weekend. 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.

Is owning and managing a VRBO as “easy” as it is to stay in one? What does it really take to become a superhost? Ahead of the Calgary Renovation Show returning January 14-16 at the BMO Centre, we caught up with Christina Dennis of The DIY Mommy who shares tips to turn your second property into a thriving rental property.

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

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

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.

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