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The dilemma: #travel vs #homeownership

In 2012, I lived in Vancouver In 2013, I spent 4.5 months traveling around the world. I visited over 14 countries and 4 continents. In 2015, I went to Chicago, Las Vegas and spent 3 months in Mexico/Belize In 2016, I bought a house. The furthest I’ve been this...

Electrical 101 #DIYHome

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At my latest general home building course with Threshold I learned the basics of electrical work. Our tasks for the night were to hook up a light to a switch and also add a power outlet. Check it out! The first thing we did was strip wire and make little hooks at the...

#FeaturedHomeOwner : Leanne Graham

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Leanne and I met at De La Sol yoga studios in Hamilton. She is a wealth of knowledge, a supporter of women in skilled trades, and an overall bad-ass. Her house is so unique and she’s put a ton of work into it. Read her story. About Leanne and her home Bio: My...

#DIY Headboard for under $40

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Making my own headboard was on my to-do list for a few weeks. Follow along with my step-by-step instructions and pictures. I picked out the fabric, I collected the materials, and one October afternoon, I decided to get the headboard done! Here are the materials I...

#FeaturedHomeOwner: @darthclaudiaa

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About Claudia Bio: My name is Claudia Amendola. I am a grade 7 and 8 special education teacher of a Gifted classroom. I’m an animal lover, a bibliophile, and a Parisian at heart who runs the lifestyle blog lifeofcloud.net Where is your home? Queenston and Parkdale,...