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April 11-13, 2025

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Thanksgiving Etiquette 101 - How to Host and Attend Celebrations Like a Pro

It's officially holiday dinner party season. Make sure you are ready with tips on how to host Thanksgiving dinner and how to be a gracious guest when you read up on Thanksgiving etiquette in our recent post. Happy Thanksgiving.

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The BEST tools for the beginner DIY Toolkit

You've decided to undertake some beginner DIY projects - but where to start? There are so many tools, and buying every one of them can be costly. Read about the best tools for the beginner DIY toolkit in this post, and remember - safety first!

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DIY Tips for the beginner DIYer

To DIY or not to DIY? That is the question. With housing prices continuing to climb and home ownership becoming harder to achieve, many North Americans are choosing to invest either in fixer-upper homes, or fixing up their current residences rather than buying new. Here are some great DIY tips for beginner DIYers - just in case you're considering your very own DIY journey.

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