(NC)—There’s no doubt that adding a new colour to an out-of-date room is an easy and inexpensive way to revive your home. So what’s big for spring? Frank Turco, the colour, trend and design manager at The Home Depot Canada, has identified three key trend themes for spring 2009. Go ahead: get inspired! Select the [...]

Spring Cleaning Tips: (NC)—Tackling forgotten nooks and crannies is what spring cleaning is all about. Mike Chalut, lifestyle expert on W Network’s Kim’s Rude Awakenings, suggests paying attention to often overlooked areas in the home. “Small amounts of effort and minimal changes will make the house feel cleaner and fresher.” Mike’s tips: • Give the [...]

Asparagus is a harbinger of the growing season. As one of the first vegetables of spring, it launches you into warmer weather and the burgeoning bounty that will last for many months. Although asparagus is lovely when simply sautéed in butter, you can easily make a nice soup with the green and tasty shoots when [...]