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Home&Garden 2021

Guide

Your local guide to renovating, gardening, decorating and more!

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CONTENTS Add some “me space” with a backyard shed

How does your pandemic garden grow?

Home décor trends for 2021

What home improvements require a permit?

Interest in landscaping is growing

Transform your kitchen with colour

Too early to dig in garden beds

Worried about radon in your home?

Can home renovations affect your home insurance?

Spring clean-up tips: time to de-clutter

Hisense Canada introduces full suite kitchen

EDITOR Jeannie Armstrong

DESIGNER Corrie Sherwin WRITERS Jesse Green Andrew Livingstone Wendy Livingstone Ray Penner

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and modern. You can also adapt the interior of your shed quickly to suit your changing needs, seamlessly switching from home office to virtual school hub to craft space. Make sure your shed is comfortable and cozy so it’s a place you enjoy spending time in. Before you deck out your shed in your chosen décor, install a quality subfloor to keep out cold and moisture. Premium subflooring from Dricore is a great option, as it will keep your floors soft, warm and comfortable. Quick and easy to install, you can lay out the panels for your shed is less than an hour. Whatever design and materials you choose, be sure to use textures and items that encourage peace, joy and relaxation. Whether you hang photos of a quiet forest path or undulating waves on a serene beach, this is a space just for you, so outfit it with your favourite things. Think souvenirs from your last vacation, materials and supplies for your latest hobby, and blankets and pillows in soothing fabrics. (News Canada)

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With people spending more time at home during the pandemic, local garden centres are seeing increased demand for seeds and bedding plants. (PH OTO: M E TRO)

How does your pandemic garden grow? BY JES SE GREEN

While it might be tempting to get a jump start on seeding plants indoors this spring, patience is in order where a successful garden is concerned. “You shouldn’t seed until the first week in April, otherwise the plants get too tall and lanky and then the wind beats them up,” said Lucille Bouvier, owner of the Plant Ranch in Regina. Wind, cold soil and overnight freezing will all work against the seedling planted too early; so best to wait for the Victoria Day long weekend in May for Saskatchewan planting. And, even then, plants will likely need cover on a few frosty spring nights. If you do choose to start your own seeds, keep an eye out for milk or juice cartons to collect. With one end cut off, they are perfect little greenhouses that greatly benefit the plants by adding warmth and protecting from the wind.

“Covering your plants when you first put them out will speed up their growth by about three weeks,” says Bouvier. The next basic of gardening is supplementing the soil. Whether gardening in the ground or containers, our soil needs a boost in order to nourish plants properly. Quick tip for new gardeners? Anything with a bigger middle number works; the brand name doesn’t matter. So, for a soilless potting mix for example, a 15-30-15 fertilizer will help. The Plant Ranch had many new customers during the 2020 growing season with the majority of people interested in growing vegetables. “The cost of food has gone up and also we can’t travel, so I think people are staying home and working in their yard,” says Bouvier. The Plant Ranch is on schedule to open its doors in April and has been collecting wish lists from customers throughout the winter. At Regina’s Unique Garden Centre & Land-

scaping it was a similar story of amped up pandemic gardening. Although it wasn’t quite at the fever pitch of toilet paper hoarding or sourdough bread baking, gardening was certainly a hot trend. “We were very fortunate that the garden centre industry flourished during the pandemic. Vegetable gardening was a huge thing and we had some customers who ripped out their whole lawn to plant a garden,” says owner Deb Callaghan. And while there is word of a seed shortage this spring, over-shopping was definitely a contributor to plant shortages last year. “As long as people don’t get wild and buy four flats of tomatoes at a time, there should be lots to go around,” says Callaghan. If you’re fairly new to gardening, ask the experts at the garden centre to advise on how many plants or seed packs you need. For example, two adults can grow four tomato

plants of different varieties and end up with a nice amount—enough to eat fresh and put up some salsa or sauce in the fall. “There’s just no sense in planting your entire front yard with one variety of tomato; that is more than any one family can use,” says Callaghan. As well as asking about quantity, you get advice on varieties that will suit best. For apartment or condo living, the Unique Garden Centre has patio tomatoes potted in the correct soil and ready to go. They also have garden-ready plants as an alternative to do-ityourself seeding. “Our staff have fertilized and watered the seedlings and they’ve been growing in the greenhouse. It’s definitely a good way to go,” says Callaghan. While food was definitely the hit of 2020 gardening, flowers and greenery still have a place in our yards and on our patios. As with veggies, variety is the key to a successful (Cont’d on next page)

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flower bed. Mix perennials with annuals, find out about flowering schedules, preferred light conditions and choose a variety so that you have some colour throughout the year. Shrubs can add texture, wind coverage and privacy and are a great yard addition. The Plant Ranch is open seven days a week from April to October at 5909 13th Ave. Call them at 306-525-1352, visit them online at facebook.com/plantranchinc and keep an eye out for their redesigned website coming soon. Unique Garden Centre & Landscaping is accepting pre-orders for spring at 306-777-0190 and their 132 Broad St. N. location will open in May. Visit them online at uniquegardencentre.com.

Four tomato plants of different varieties can yield a crop sufficient for two people. ( P HOT O: MET RO)

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Collaboration resulted in national award for this Regina home BY WENDY LIVINGST ONE

Katherine and Rob Tebb were dedicated to creating their ideal home. So, after 20 years of planning, the Regina couple teamed up with a trusted builder and a skilled interior designer to build a home that not only fulfilled their wishes, but also earned nation-wide accolades. Their home won the 2020 Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) National Award for Housing Excellence in a detached custom home under 2,500 square feet. Heather McGinnis, project consultant for Munro Homes, the company that the Tebbs selected to build the home, says a combination of factors led to its status as an award-winner. “You need the rare combination of a client with great taste, the right budget, the right location, an amazing floor plan and a collaborative designer. And then, our job is to bring it all together.” For the 2,495-square-foot, two-bedroom home, the Tebbs chose a vacant lot on Quinn Drive that backs onto Wascana Park. “Clients’ desires and the location of the lot really does start to create the plan. With the beautiful view out back, we knew for sure that the master bedroom, the great room, the dining and the kitchen all needed to look onto the view, which meant everything else had to be at the front,” says McGinnis. During the summer, the sightline from ground level is partially obscured by trees, so the Tebbs opted to build a two-storey home which would enable them to see over the foliage. “They recognized that the higher they got, the better their view,” says McGinnis. The décor is Transitional, which is a combination of Modern and Traditional. Katherine began planning the design by studying books by decorators that shared her tastes. She drew some inspiration by watching “a lot of HGTV,” and by visiting show homes. “I’ve looked at Munro show homes for years and picked out bits and pieces from them,” she says. Most of the home is decorated in shades of white and soft grey, which Katherine chose for the “bright and clean” look. That preference is particularly evident in the kitchen. White cabinets were her primary must-have, and the cabinetry has furniture-style decorative trim and legs. Even the fridge and freezer have panel facing to blend with the cabinetry. “It’s just outstanding,” says McGinnis. “It’s not necessarily one of the biggest kitchens we’ve ever built, but absolutely one of the most beautiful.” The great room is inviting and cozy, with

light, soft colours continuing throughout. The handrails, post tops and treads on the stairway leading to the second level are red oak, adding eye-catching contrast. The main floor powder room, with its French Country décor, offers guests a surprising change in style. Katherine’s attention to detail is apparent in the wainscoting with vibrant, flowered wallpaper above, a rose-coloured ceiling, natural marble floor, antique gold-framed mirror and chandelier. “Here’s another example where the client made this tiny little room just so pretty,” says McGinnis. “Katherine said, ‘it’s the bathroom that everybody is going to use, and I want it to feel special.’” The master bedroom was designed to be a large, peaceful retreat. It includes a sitting area with a fireplace and two comfy armchairs. Non-functional, floor-to-ceiling drapery panels absorb sound and enhance the warm, cozy feeling. Adjoining this room is Katherine’s favourite part of her new home—an enormous walk-in closet with glass doors and cabinetry that is identical to the kitchen cabinets. The couple was not concerned merely with the interior of their home. They wanted the exterior to enhance and blend in with the existing homes in the neighbourhood. “They were building in an older area, and they didn’t want a disconnect between their house and every other house on the street,” says McGinnis. “It doesn’t look dramatically different because it’s got pretty traditional rooflines and is finished with siding instead of stucco and, above the front entranceway, there’s some shake detail. There’s no question, though, that when you drive down the street, you say, ‘Wow, that’s a pretty fabulous place.’” Details like black window frames, real copper eavestroughs, arched garage doors and large, carriage lanterns add to the home’s distinctive exterior. Along the entire back wall of the house, a cozy, covered outdoor room with exotic African decking and a built-in fireplace helps to make outdoor living very comfortable. For those who want to create their own dream domicile, Katherine has the following advice: “Not everybody’s colour palette, choice of furniture design or wallpaper are the same. Pick the things you love and go for it. Take your time to really think through the plan. You almost have to put yourself in the house and walk through it in your head.” She said she is glad that they spent time working with the builder and decorator to achieve the look they wanted. “It’s very much a collaborative effort,” says McGinnis.

Munro Homes designed and constructed this outstanding 2,495 square-foot custom home on Quinn Drive for Katherine and Rob Tebb. The collaborative design received the 2020 Canadian Home Builders’ Association National Award for Housing Excellence for a detached custom home (under 2,500 square feet). ( P HOT O: MUNRO HOMES)

The home’s great room is impressive, with its soaring ceiling, classic millwork and light colour palette. (P HOT O: MUNRO HOMES) (Cont’d on next page)

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The boutique-style walk-in closet in the master suite is Katherine Tebb’s favourite area of the home. (P HOT O: MUNRO HOMES)

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Home décor trends for 2021 BY WENDY LIVINGST ONE

Trends in home styles change to suit lifestyles, so, with many people working from home this past year, office space has become a must-have for homeowners. “What we are seeing right now, in response to COVID, everybody is looking for a space that potentially can be that home office,” says Heather McGinnis, project consultant for Regina’s Munro Homes. “It doesn’t have to be big; it can be as small as a little six-by-six family centre with a pocket door that a little desk can go into, right down to elaborate offices that are at the other end of the house with televisions in them and so on.” With 27 years’ experience in the home-building industry, McGinnis has noticed many changes in colour and design trends but—perhaps surprisingly—even bathroom fixtures can become outmoded. “We are seeing more and more people not wanting to have a tub in their ensuite,” she says. “Thirtyyear-olds want tubs, but every 50-year-old says, ‘I’ve already had a tub and I don’t use it and I don’t want it.’” In the kitchen, white cabinets are still a popular choice, and throughout the house, white is predominant. “Most of the colour charts I am getting now for clients are for

white cabinets, white walls, white baseboard, white trim, white countertops—and definitely the cooler whites not the warm creamy whites so much,” says McGinnis. “The artwork on the walls looks pretty outstanding because nothing looks better than art on white walls.” Another once-popular home furnishing that is losing favour is hardwood flooring. “People are moving to products that mimic hardwood flooring but will allow you to live a little more freely in your house,” she says. “We are seeing a lot of laminates and a lot of luxury vinyl plank flooring.” “Twenty years ago, everybody put hardwood flooring in— it didn’t matter what price level they were at, but you cannot have a golden retriever and have your hardwood look nice. It takes a beating. The hardwood industry has done a pretty good job of coming up with hardwoods that are more durable, but they still don’t hold up to pets, and people started looking for alternatives,” she says. “The laminate industry and the luxury vinyl plank industry have really stepped up their game, and some of those products are so beautiful that, unless you pull out a heat register to see what the flooring is, you can’t tell that it’s not hardwood. Now you have the durability.”

Cool white tones are still in favour with Regina homeowners, says Heather McGinnis, project consultant with Munro Homes. (P HOT O: MET RO)

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home improvements more affordable BY JEANNIE ARMSTRONG

Saskatchewan consumers can make their home improvement budgets stretch a little farther by taking advantage of a new tax credit program recently introduced by the provincial government. The Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) enables homeowners to claim a 10.5 per cent non-refundable tax credit on qualifying home renovation expenses totalling up to $20,000. The renovations must take place between October 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022. The maximum tax saving will be $2,100. Derek Meyers, MLA for Regina Walsh Acres, says, “We’re hoping that it makes the cost of home renovations more affordable. With the pandemic, people have had a lot of time at home, and it’s one of the things people are interested in investing in. We also see it as an opportunity to help drive our economic recovery here in Saskatchewan.” To qualify for the tax credit on your 2021 tax return, total qualified expenditures must exceed $1,000, but not more $12,000. A maximum claim of $11,000 can be made for 2021. Another maximum claim of $9,000 can be made on your 2022 tax return. The tax credit covers a wide range of home improvements, including renovations to a kitchen, bathroom or basement; windows and doors; flooring; heating, cooling and ventilation systems; wells, septic and permanent reverse osmosis systems; upgrading electrical wiring; interior or exterior painting; building an addition or garage; installing solar panels; replacing the shingles on a roof; new lighting fixtures and more. If you’re planning to enhance your landscaping, you can also use the tax credit on a new deck, shed or fence; the installation of or resurfacing of your driveway; and landscape items including new sod, perennials, trees, permanent garden lighting, permanent water features and retaining walls. The costs of installation, permits, professional services and equipment rentals can also be claimed. Items not eligible under the HRTC include the purchase of new furniture, appliances, draperies, hot tubs, and audio-visual electronics such as televisions, smart devices, computers and gaming systems. Also not eligible are routine repairs and maintenance typically performed annually or more frequently throughout the year. Financing costs do not apply, nor can homeowners claim the value of their own labour for DIY projects.

New flooring is just one of the many home improvements that qualifies under the new Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit. (PH OTO: MET RO)

Meyers notes that the renovations must apply to a homeowners’ principal residence. “You can’t apply the tax credit to home improvements to a cabin or vacation property.” Although the claim for qualified expenditures can be split among eligible family members, there is a ceiling of $20,000 in claims per residence. If an individual earns income from a portion of their dwelling, only the amount of ex-

penses incurred for the personal use areas of the home can be claimed. To be able to claim the tax credit on your 2021 tax return, homeowners must be able to supply documentation, including invoices, receipts and agreements that clearly state the type and quantity of goods purchased and services provided. The invoices must indicate proof of payment, including credit card slips or cancelled cheques. “The reaction to the Home Renovation Tax

Credit has been really positive. It’s been really well received by homeowners as well as the Home Builders’ Associations, renovators and contractors. It’s come just at the right time for many people, because they’re having to stick so close to home,” says Meyers. For complete details about the Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit, go to saskatchewan.ca/residents/taxes-and-investments/tax-credits/home-renovation-tax-credit.

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What home improvement projects require a building permit? Building permits may seem like unnecessary paperwork, but they are an essential part of a safe community. They protect property buyers and residents against dangerous building practices, which is why a project that proceeds without the appropriate approvals can become very expensive. “Of course, it's health and safety—that's what the building code enforces,” says Jason Christbason, Builder Relations Manager for the Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association (RRHBA). “So, if something is wired improperly, and a fire is caused … If insulation and vapour barrier hasn't been done, and we've got moisture coming in, and there's mold, and people are not feeling well—that's health and safety. That's what the building code stands for." If you have hired a professional builder, then the onus for acquiring permits and adhering to all relevant regulations is on that

contractor. “They're doing the work for you (because you've hired them), so they're submitting that permit with the municipality,” Christbason says. "The contractor is responsible for the job that you've hired them for, so they're going through everything—depending on what it is of course—in regards to the National Building Code.” If, on the other hand, you have chosen to build or renovate on your own, then you will need to know when and how to acquire the necessary permits. As a rule of thumb, new features require permits, but cosmetic changes and substitutions do not. “If a homeowner is redoing their kitchen in the sense of pulling out their cabinets and replacing them with new cabinets exactly in the same layout, a permit is not required because that's cosmetic,” says Christbason. “When it comes to alterations, where you're pulling out the old cabinets and replacing them with new cabinets, but you moved the

Homeowners are responsible for obtaining the proper approvals or permits for renovations and additions. The contractor can obtain a permit on the owner’s behalf, but ultimately the homeowner is responsible for what happens on his or her property. ( P HOT O: MET RO) (Cont’d on next page)

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dishwasher, that's plumbing. You've changed electrical—that's actually under the building code, so that's when a permit is required… Adding wallpaper or replacing a light fixture? You don't need a permit. If you took out the light fixtures and put in new pot lights, and you got an electrician, you need a permit." If there is any doubt, then consult the City of Regina (or your local municipality) to be sure. “Your first resource is the website: CityOfRegina.ca,” Christbason says. “They've got the department, and it breaks it down what's required for permits and what's not required for a permit. Or, of course, you can go down to City Hall, and go down to the building standards department, and they can walk you through that." When visiting City Hall, be sure to have your plans in writing and in hand to facilitate the process. "The building standards department is on the main floor of City Hall, so you can go and say, 'Hi, we're Mr. and Mrs. Smith here, and we're going to renovate our kitchen,’” says Christbason. “The first question they're going to ask you is, 'Okay, what are the details of your kitchen, because here's where the permit is required and not required.'” Indeed, even if you are employing a contractor, it pays to record every detail of the project. “If you're hiring a contractor, of

course, you're doing the due diligence of getting everything in writing,” says Christbason. When a significant change is made to a property without the requisite approvals, not only is health and safety at risk, but the situation can become expensive for the responsible parties. “All cities do assessments in regards to taxes,” Christbason saiys. “(Imagine that) the city assessor comes around, and 123 Smith Street has now got a 300-square-foot addition. 'Was there permitting? Nope.' So, there can be fines. “There also can be inspectors under a governing body through the province—through the National Building Code—and, of course, we don't want to wish this on anybody, but they can come in.” Simply inspecting a completed project can be inconvenient at best and destructive at worst. “Ultimately, each municipality is responsible for enforcing the National Building Code,” Christbason says. “So, your addition is completed? You're pulling drywall. You're pulling insulation out. They need to see what work has been done, and, if it doesn't meet code, you have to redo it. So, don't move forward, because there's repercussions of having to do it all again. "For every homeowner, do your due diligence. Check your city's website. If you're not sure, call, because the city will give you that information, so that's peace of mind."

Building permits are required for new structures and additions to existing structures; garages, decks and inground swimming pools; structural repairs; demolitions; basement developments; fireplaces; basement suites; new plumbing; and foundation replacement or repair. ( P HOT O: MET RO)

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Interest in landscaping is growing “A whole new crop of gardeners out there” BY RAY PENNER

Although baby boomers loved to reminisce about grandma’s amazing green thumb, most of them had neither the interest nor the time to carry on the family gardening tradition. Younger generations in particular are now reversing that trend, motivated by a pandemic that has kept families close to home, and feeling closer to their home than ever before. For Leslie Cornell, president and owner of Cornell Design & Landscaping in Moose Jaw and president of Landscape Saskatchewan, the shift has been dramatic. “There’s been an awful lot of people who never grew anything before, and suddenly they want to grow food. They are filling any pot they can. They’ve tried so many things. It’s amazing what they’ve been doing, and they’re going to carry on this year.” Condo and apartment dwellers are also showing a desire for green. “There’s a lot of summertime vertical gardening,” says Cornell, referring to growing plants on trellises. “Any place they can squeeze in a few veggies, they are.” In short, “We’re getting a whole new crop of gardeners out there.” Cornell readily understands the increased interest in landscaping. Not only can our outdoor space allow us to grow our own fruit and vegetables to help ensure food security, it can become a welcome diversion— and for some an avid hobby—that gets people moving and feeling a sense of accomplishment. Cornell emphasizes how important a yard can be for mental health as well. She points to a Landscape Saskatchewan pro bono project she is leading this spring in partnership with Landscape Alberta, to create the Humboldt Healing Garden adjacent to the Humboldt District Health Complex. Landscape Saskatchewan represents landscape and gardening professionals and companies across the province. For decades, the focus in the suburbs has been on the home. All too often, the yard was something

Cornell Design & Landscaping complemented this stately estate home with attractive structural retaining walls and eye-catching shrubs and greenery. ( PH OTO: COR NELL DESIGN & LANDSCAP ING)

of an inconvenience—primarily a lawn that had to be mowed. Houses got bigger; yards got smaller. COVID-19 has motivated homeowners to re-think their space, to place more emphasis on the whole property rather than just the house. “In the summer, families want their outside just as useable as the inside,” says Cornell. That doesn’t always mean greenery. Large patios with elaborate outdoor kitchens, basketball half-courts and water features have been the answer for some. Increased concern for the environment is yet another motivation for homeowners. Monotonous front lawns in some neighbourhoods are now interspersed with eco-friendly rain gardens and low-maintenance xeriscaping. Investment in our yards is also changing home valuation in the real estate market,

according to Cornell. Whereas the focus used to be almost entirely on the house, more value is now being placed on the exterior space, simply because that space has become more important to prospective buyers. As a professional horticulturalist and landscape designer, Cornell knows the common mistakes homeowners make when trying to enhance their yards. Purchasers of new homes, in particular, need to be patient and methodical. The biggest mistake is to install plants or hardscaping such as sidewalks next to a new foundation before it has settled, which typically takes about a year. New homeowners, including those of infills in older neighbourhoods, also need to understand the effects of heavy construction equipment on the ground, severely compacting it into what is called

“hardpan.” Before any planting takes place, the existing ground should be ripped up to a depth of at least six inches, to restore the natural drainage ability of the soil. Then, if you’re just seeding into lawn, you need to add at least nine inches of good topsoil. If you want more diverse plants, be they for food or as ornamentals, you should add at least 18 inches of topsoil. After that, you still need to be patient. The proper order is to install the permanent build structures first, the plants last. To ensure they do it right, homeowners are turning to their local garden centres because, says Cornell, “They know we have the answers. They know we can help.”

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Designer tips: Transform your kitchen with colour The kitchen is truly the heart of the home, pulling more than just double duty by serving as study space, second living room, work-from-home zone and dining room. With more of us spending more time at home—and more time cooking—now is the perfect time to transform your kitchen. Here Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore colour and design expert shares her designer advice to give your kitchen a fresh new look. True blue This year, one of the hottest trends in kitchens is blue accents. “If you tend towards a more neutral palette, blue is an ideal colour to experiment with as it pairs well with multiple styles and with other colours,” says Grech. Stylish shades of blue-green,

like the 2021 colour of the year— Aegean Teal 2136-40—will make your kitchen a welcoming, comforting space for creativity and culinary adventure. Serve up looks One of the most impactful, fast and cost-effective ways to transform your kitchen is by painting your cabinets. “I am an advocate for repainting, not replacing and with Benjamin Moore paint a DIY kitchen transformation with professional results is possible in a weekend,” says Grech. The kitchen is the most hightraffic space in any home making durability essential. “Opt for the hard, furniture-like finish of Advance interior paint, available in four popular sheens, including matte and high gloss, to suit any

kitchen style from farmhouse to ultra-modern.” Once you have repainted your cabinets, add new hardware to replace existing door pulls and handles to complete your DIY transformation. Accent your island Want to add just a touch of colour to your neutral kitchen? Painting the island in a complementary shade is a favourite designer trick to add style and a focal point to the kitchen. Grech recommends shades like Hale Navy HC-154 and Van Deusen Blue HC-156 for blues that suit styles ranging from minimal to traditional. (News Canada) Stylish shades of blue-green, like Benjamin Moore’s 2021 colour of the year— Aegean Teal—will make your kitchen a welcoming and comforting space. (P HOT O: NEWS CANADA)

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Too early to dig into garden beds, warn experts BY JAC Q U E L I N E L O U I E

With the arrival of spring, many people are itching to get outdoors and into the garden. But don’t dig in too quickly, caution two prairie gardening experts based in Calgary. Garden educator and horticultural therapist Janet Melrose, co-author of The Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, says that March is for planning and dreaming. “In March, I don’t touch any of my beds. I don’t even walk on the grass, because the ground is still frozen,” says Melrose, who calls March “the false spring.” Carmen Lamoureux, founder of the Urban Farm School in Calgary, which provides workshops, design and consulting, agrees. “Even though we feel really excited about spring, one of the reasons we do not work in wet soil is because it completely destroys the ability of the soil to aggregate. If you’ve ever seen vehicle tracks on a field and there is water standing there, it’s because of soil compaction— the water can’t drain.” Melrose suggests not touching your garden until you see queen bees and ladybugs flying around. “This means the majority of overwintering insects we want to provide shelter for have emerged. At that point, the soil has warmed and dried up enough that it’s safe to start rummaging around. “Gardening is proven to be the pandemic go-to for mental health, because intuitively we understand that nature is healing,” Melrose adds. “It's a great way to connect with nature… and we absolutely need to do it in a way that respects the cycle of the seasons.” Both Melrose and Lamoureux say now is the time to finalize your garden plan and get the materials you will need. And because of COVID-19 restrictions, Melrose thinks there will be exponentially more people throwing themselves into gardening this year, so planning ahead is even more important.

Some tips from Melrose for the start of spring include: • Vision your garden—where do you want to take it? For example, if you want to grow veggies in a raised bed, find someone to build you a raised bed and book them now; or if you want to build it yourself, buy your lumber now. • Find the best place where you can purchase soil and prebook delivery. If you’ve never grown edibles before, take a workshop, or two or three, Melrose suggests. • Decide what to grow and get your seeds right away. • If you plan to do indoor growing—for crops such as tomatoes, peppers, onions and eggplant that need a long growing season—start now. If you’re new to indoor growing, sign up for an indoor growing workshop, or ask a garden centre what you will need. • March is the month for pruning, with a few exceptions such as lilacs and other flowering plants that bloom before July. • Now is a great time to buy your spring bulbs, such as gladiolas, begonias and calla lilies. Lamoureux likes to plan well ahead by preparing her garden beds in the fall. That way, “you’ve got everything you need to kick-start your season.” She also recommends mulching in fall with things like clean straw or leaves to keep the soil frozen in winter, especially when growing things like garlic. This way, the soil will retain nitrogen and carbon, and you will protect the soil biology by keeping the ground frozen. Then, when spring comes, “you take the mulch off and let that soil warm up.” A soil thermometer can be useful, since all crops have different temperature requirements and sowing times, she adds. “If you go by soil temperature, it’s a lot more reliable, in our climate, with our variable weather and chinooks, than following a strict schedule.”

Spring is a great time to get everything ready so when the soil is set, you can get an early start on the growing season. ( PH OT O: CAR MEN LAMOUR EUX)

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Worried about radon in your home? Radon gas is quietly lurking in many houses in Canada. Exposure to this radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Concentrations of radon in houses differ greatly across the country but are usually higher in areas where there is a higher amount of uranium in underlying rock and soil. It can enter a home any place it finds an opening where the house contacts the ground: cracks in foundation floor and walls, construction joints, gaps around service pipes, support posts, floor drains, sumps or cavities inside walls. One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and your family is to test for the gas. Remember that concentrations will vary from one house to another, even if they have similar designs or are next door to each other. The only way to be sure of the level in your home is to test. To do this, purchase a do-it-yourself

radon test kit or hire a certified measurement professional. If you choose to purchase a DIY kit, closely follow the instructions to complete the test properly. Ideally, you should test your home during the fall and winter, over a period of three months. Test kits may be purchased over the phone, on the internet or from home improvement retailers. They include instructions on how to set up the test and send it back to a lab for analysis once the testing period is over. The cost of testing ranges from $30 to $60. If the radon level in your home is above the Canadian guideline, take steps to reduce it by hiring a certified professional. A mitigation system can be installed in less than a day and can reduce the levels in your home by more than 90 per cent. Find more information on keeping a healthy home at canada.ca/healthy-home. (News Canada)

According to Health Canada’s 2012 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentrations in Homes, Saskatchewan has some of the highest radon levels in the country. A certified professional can detect and lower the radon in your home to a safe level. ( P HOT O: NEWS CANADA)

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Can home renovations affect your home insurance? Our homes have become our havens during the pandemic, whether we’re homebodies or not. While we’re staring at old linoleum flooring, wrestling with stuffed closets and dreaming of installing a backyard hot tub, being at home has many of us pining for upgrades to our space. Now with the weather warming up, lots of people have big plans for renovations, from backyard enhancements to indoor upgrades. Before you get started on your makeover, consider the following three types of renovations and how they can impact your home’s resale value and your insurance: • lifestyle renovations to help meet your family's changing needs (like adding new bedrooms); • retrofit projects to update core components of the home (such as mechanical updates or exterior upgrades); and • maintenance upgrades required to repair or improve your home. Typically, retrofits and maintenance projects will preserve or add value to your home, while the impact of lifestyle improvements may vary. Extensive kitchen and bathroom renovations may increase your home’s value,

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Renovations can have a lasting impact on the value of your home and affect your monthly insurance premiums. (PH OTO: N E WS CANADA)

- adding a new structure to the land (including seasonal buildings); - doing renovations or repairs to your existing building; - updating the use of the building (like changing from commercial to residential usage); - changing the foundation, or; - making changes to an on-site sewage system. If you're not clear whether your project requires a permit, check with your municipality. Renovations may have a lasting impact on the value of your home. Long after the dust has settled updates may affect your monthly insurance premiums. For example, certain additions like a pool or home office may result in an increase. In contrast, renovations that improve your home’s safety like a new roof or a home security system may reduce your rate. Let your insurance provider know about any changes you’ve made to keep your policy up to date. Your home is likely your biggest investment, and you’ll want to keep it safe. Protect it with a policy from Onlia. Get a quote at onlia.ca. (News Canada)

Spring cleaning tips: now’s the time to de-clutter Looking to free up some extra space around the home? Here are five effective ways that you can maximize your space, from the experts at Just Junk, the national junk removal company. Get rid of the big stuff Clunky objects, inside and out, can be an annoying source of clutter. If they’ve been around for a while, or have been inherited, they may also be a source of negative space. Like the pool table in the basement, the unused hot tub or the dilapidated shed. In these cases, just saying goodbye to these large and cumbersome items in one go is the easiest way to breathe a sigh of relief. Reduce the little stuff Minimalism is a growing trend with most people at home now. You can reduce your trinkets or move them to new spots so that you can live a cleaner, clearer life. Studies have shown that clearing clutter makes people happier overall, and living in a constantly clean space—or well-organized one—is pleasing. Deciding to shift to a minimal lifestyle just before spring means you’ll have more time for fun this summer!

Change of season Is it the last winter for that shovel? Check the kids’ toys; see what will make it to next year and what’s on its last legs. Make a spot in the garage for outdoor items and as we get closer to spring add indoor items. By the time spring rolls around, you can clear that spot out for your new seasonal items. Go natural For all the stuff you have that can’t go anywhere else, garbage pickup is available. But for the crafty and adventurous - and even the frugal – think about using a lot of those recyclable items for crafts with the kids, or turning food waste into valuable compost for your garden. Keep the garage clear Clearing and organizing the space in your garage effectively with some clever and compact shelving means not only can you keep the important items in the garage, you can even keep your car in there, saving you valuable time in the morning and more mornings to come.

As the snow melts, revealing unwanted items in your back yard, it’s time to free up some space by discarding unused items. ( P HOT O: JUST JUNK)

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Hisense Canada introduces a full kitchen suite For the first time in Canada, Hisense is offering a full suite of kitchen appliances. One of the world’s top manufacturers of televisions, Hisense has had refrigerators in the Canadian market for the past several years. It has recently added the matching range and dishwasher to go with it. “The kitchen is widely regarded as the most popular room in the house, and when people are buying a new home or undergoing a major kitchen renovation they like to complete the look with appliances that match,” says Meaghan Wilkinson, director of marketing for Hisense Canada. “You want to get your kitchen right, because there aren’t any do-overs. With Hisense they are getting appliances that not only look great, but they will last.” The Hisense kitchen suite includes: • Refrigerator — Hisense has a full line of fridges, including full-depth and counterdepth, with ice makers and without, French doors and bottom mount, in stainless steel or white. • Range — The 30-inch electric stove-andoven combo has a simple design that complements any kitchen style. The range features a

spill-proof cooking surface with five elements, a self-cleaning convection oven and glass touch controls. • Dishwasher — With a stainless-steel finish containing a durable stainless steel tub, the digitized top-control dishwasher features five wash cycles, a “Total Dry” finish that ensures all dishes dry completely before the end of the cycle (eliminating nasty water spots) and a stylish design. The self-cleaning unit removes limescale deposits caused by hardwater and sanitizes the tub, spray arms and pipes. With the launch of the Hisense kitchen suite, Hisense Canada is offering a two-year parts-and-labour warranty on the new dishwasher and ranges—an extension on the standard one-year warranty. The Hisense kitchen suite is available at Leon’s and Brick stores across Canada, and Dufresne stores in Ontario and the Prairies. The Hisense kitchen suite is coming soon to other retailers across Canada. For more information, visit hisense-canada.com.

With the addition of ranges and dishwashers to its existing line of refrigerators, Hisense now offers consumers more options when outfitting their kitchens. (SUP P LIED P HOT O)

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