eRenovate.comeRenovate.comWin $100 Gift Cards - Recommend a Pro to Enter!Carl Mascarenhashttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=325538852013-05-31T22:56:02Z2013-05-31T22:23:12Z<p><img src="http://www.casaguru.com/image/user_portrait?img_id=13329569" width="110" height="88" vspace="10" hspace="10" border="0" align="left" alt="" /></p><div>Hello Friends! </div><div> </div><p>Know a great contractor, real estate agent or other house pro? Tell me each one of them and you could get multiple chances to win 2 Home Depot Gift Cards - 1 for you and 1 for the pro. </p><p>Enter the casaGURU <a href="http://www.erenovate.com/web/find-a-pro/suggest-a-pro"><strong>Recommend a House Pro Contest</strong> </a>before August 31, 2013 for your chance to win. You'll get 1 Entry for every professional you recommend so enter daily.</p><h3>How to Enter the Recommend a House Pro Contest</h3><p>Click on the image below or <a href="http://www.erenovate.com/web/find-a-pro/suggest-a-pro">here to enter the contest</a> today. </p><p>Best of luck!</p><p>Tom Cordeiro</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.erenovate.com/web/find-a-pro/suggest-a-pro"><img src="https://www.casaguru.com/image/image_gallery?img_id=29333715" alt="recommend a house pro contest - casaguru.com" width="450" height="227" border="0" /></a></p>Carl Mascarenhas2013-05-31T22:23:12ZWin an Hour with Interior Design Guru, Glen Peloso!Carl Mascarenhashttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=325538812013-05-31T20:22:15Z2013-05-31T20:15:43Z<p>Are you contemplating an interior design project? Wondering how to refresh a room and stumped for ideas? <strong>Always wished to have a hotline to one of Canada's most popular interior design experts, Glen Peloso?</strong></p><p>You could be 1 of 2 winners just by <a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/glen-peloso/contests/glen-peloso-summer-design-consultation-contest">entering his Summer Design Consultation contest</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/glen-peloso/contests/glen-peloso-summer-design-consultation-contest"><img src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=97276a8a-f3ff-49df-9e46-5ef163b5e7df&groupId=10136&t=1370031577912" alt="glen peloso interior design consultation contest image" width="400" height="152" border="0" /></a></p>Carl Mascarenhas2013-05-31T20:15:43Z2 Days left to Enter the TD Mortgage Payment Vacation contestCarl Mascarenhashttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=325457422013-05-17T14:49:32Z2013-05-17T14:36:26Z<p>As regular as clock work, once bi-weekly or monthly we each watch as another mortgage payment flies from our bank account to put us 1 step closer to debt-free homeownership. The path is definitely a long one and can appear never-ending at times, so wouldn't it be nice to take a "vacation"? </p><p>Hopping on a plane and jetting off to someplace sunny, where you can watch warm sand ooze up between your toes as you stroll a stunning beach, is one type of vacation. <strong>But, what if you could take a "vacation" from paying your mortgage!</strong> We could all use that kind of break, right?</p><h2>Enter to Win $3000 in Cash Prizes</h2><p>Well with TD's <a href="http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/mortgages/managing-your-mortgage/flexible-mortgage-features/flexible-mortgage-features.jsp#payment-vacation" target="_blank">Payment Vacation</a>, <a href="http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/mortgages/managing-your-mortgage/flexible-mortgage-features/flexible-mortgage-features.jsp#payment-pause" target="_blank">Payment Pause</a> and <a href="http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/mortgages/managing-your-mortgage/flexible-mortgage-features/flexible-mortgage-features.jsp#repayment-reduction" target="_blank">Payment Reduction</a> products you can. And until May 19, 2013, you have a chance to enter and win the <a href="http://contests.casaguru.com/The-TD-Payment-Vacation-Contest/" target="_blank">TD "Take a Mortgage Payment Vacation" contest</a> on casaGURU.com.</p><p><strong>Don't miss out on your chance to win a "vacation" from your mortgage payments</strong>. <a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/guest/contests">Enter the contest today!</a></p><p><a href="http://contests.casaguru.com/The-TD-Payment-Vacation-Contest/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casaguru.com/image/image_gallery?img_id=32515895" alt="enter to win the $3000 TD take a payment vacation contest on casaGURU.com" border="0" /></a></p>Carl Mascarenhas2013-05-17T14:36:26ZSpringtime Planter Ideas from our Green Thumbed GuruCarl Mascarenhashttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=325457582013-05-17T16:50:58Z2013-05-17T16:44:26Z<p>As the days slowly become warmer, the temptation to start planting flowers inevitably builds. But hold on a minute, not so fast! If you’re still wearing a coat, then it’s too cold to be planting flowers. This doesn’t, however, mean it’s impossible to have colour in the early spring months. Luckily, there are still some lovely choices for spring planters that are resistant to cold.</p><p>Take a look at some great <a href="http://www.erenovate.com/web/lawn-and-garden/tips/-/asset_publisher/1YCm/content/creating-a-spring-flower-bed?redirect=%2Fweb%2Flawn-and-garden%2Ftips%3Fp_p_id%3D15%26p_p_lifecycle%3D1%26p_p_state%3Dnormal">spring planter ideas and tips from Justine</a>, our 'green thumbed' guru, and then you too can put some colour in your garden.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6e7c832c-2bd2-49a7-8b47-2287f833ceec&groupId=17561533&t=1368808921674" alt="lawn and garden idea - floral arrangement in planter" width="290" height="388" vspace="10" hspace="10" border="0" align="middle" /></p>Carl Mascarenhas2013-05-17T16:44:26ZLG Door in Door Contest Winner - Announced!Carl Mascarenhashttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=324377852013-01-17T18:48:44Z2013-01-17T18:48:44Z<p><img src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=7a1cf73e-a39e-414c-8368-17e17b0b65d4&groupId=10136&t=1358448129556" alt="lg door in door contest prize" width="250" height="279" align="right" />A Big Congratulations to the Winner of our <strong>LG Door In Door Refrigerator Contest.</strong></p><p>Sandra B. of Toronto Ontario had a new fridge arrive just in time for the Holidays.</p><p>Thanks to all those who entered, and stay tuned for another <a href="http://www.erenovate.com/web/lg-home-electronics-appliances">LG</a> Contest Coming Soon!</p>Carl Mascarenhas2013-01-17T18:48:44ZTips for Painting a TableMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=323672282012-11-08T18:13:54Z2012-11-08T01:13:48Z<p style="text-align: justify;">In “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/tips-and-tricks-to-painting-a-side-table-and-choosing-the-right-colour?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">Tips and Tricks to Painting a Side Table and Choosing the Right Colour</a>” I explain how one can paint a wooden table and get a cool, worn-out look that’s <em>so in</em>. As for the colour you choose, I say be as bold as you dare, but if you’re not feeling daring, then a neutral’s always a safe bet.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="300" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="419" align="middle" alt="nightstand painting diy project cht" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=dcc2f045-be7d-43f6-a39d-e9d891e488be&groupId=22870600&t=1352336960807" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" alt="marc atiyolil" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a href="http://canadianhometrends.com/" target="_blank"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-11-08T01:13:48ZTrunk TableMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=323650492012-11-05T03:48:27Z2012-11-05T03:48:15Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Old is new again, and cool, so find out how to turn a fabulous antique coffee table into a great coffee table on wheels in my article “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/turning-an-antique-trunk-into-a-terrific-table?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">Turning an Antique Trunk into a Terrific Table</a>”.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="300" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="222" align="middle" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=c59d2631-dcfd-433b-aaf6-2443094d31cb&groupId=22870600&t=1352086819086" alt="antique trunk coffee table diy home decor project" /><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" alt="marc atiyolil" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a href="http://canadianhometrends.com/" target="_blank"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-11-05T03:48:15ZCloset Storage Problem SolvedMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=323646732012-11-04T01:16:27Z2012-11-02T00:12:33Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Looking for a fabulous rustic storage solution? Then I have a wonderful DIY, wine crate craft for you in “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/rustic-chic-storage-solutions?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">Rustic Chic Storage Solutions</a>”.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="300" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="230" align="middle" alt="marc atiyolil canadian home trends wine crate closet storage solution" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=8e7f40ec-c4ac-44dc-951c-a4ce03450163&groupId=22870600&t=1351814648688" /><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" alt="marc atiyolil" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a target="_blank" href="http://canadianhometrends.com/"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-11-02T00:12:33ZFirst Baby Step on the Road to ReupholsteringMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=323516902012-10-04T01:54:19Z2012-10-04T01:52:48Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Do you have pieces of furniture that require some TLC? Do you have the desire to reupholster them yourself? In “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/learning-to-reupholster-our-own-furniture?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">Learning to Reupholster Our Own Furniture</a>” I take you through a good first project to tackle on the road to learning this handy household task.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><img width="390" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="586" align="middle" src="http://marcatiyolil.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Drab-to-Fab-Zebra-Stool_FINAL-682x1024.jpg" alt="canadian home trends furniture reupholstering home decor marc atiyolil" /></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" alt="marc atiyolil" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a target="_blank" href="http://canadianhometrends.com/"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-10-04T01:52:48ZMaking a Memory TableMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=323516762012-10-04T14:25:35Z2012-10-04T00:58:58Z<p style="text-align: justify;">A great means to capture memories in a creative way with children is to let them draw their memories on a table. It’s a fun craft that will create even more memories, especially if you do the project together. Read “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/memory-table-made-for-and-by-kids?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">Memory Table Made for and by Kids</a>” to learn how you can do this DIY activity with your kids.<br /> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="390" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="586" align="middle" alt="canadian home trends diy kids table marc atiyolil" src="http://marcatiyolil.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Drab2FabKidsTable_Final-682x1024.jpg" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" alt="marc atiyolil" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a href="http://canadianhometrends.com/" target="_blank"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-10-04T00:58:58ZCracked Cups Can Create Crafty Home AccessoriesMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=323256242012-09-20T19:14:42Z2012-09-18T15:16:02Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Don’t let your old, unused china plates or tea cups sit idly by gathering dust, instead, why not show them off in a funky frame? In “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/a-fun-diy-project-using-old-china-to-create-a-new-mirror-frame?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">A Fun DIY Project Using Old China to Create a New Mirror Frame</a>”, I show you how you can make a mirror frame out of broken up bits of china. This is fun to craft and lovely to hang.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="390" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="555" align="middle" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=8735087c-ea05-486b-8fb2-aa6740311fc1&groupId=22870600&t=1347981262313" alt="canadian home trends marc atiyolil diy home decor mirror frame project" /><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" alt="marc atiyolil" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a target="_blank" href="http://canadianhometrends.com/"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-09-18T15:16:02ZTransform Old Luggage into a TableMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=323219772012-09-20T18:13:30Z2012-09-14T19:54:29Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Do you have old luggage lying around? Too cool to throw out, but not quite functional in today's travels? Well, my article "<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/a-diy-way-to-display-old-luggage-functionally-in-your-home?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">A DIY Way To Display Old Luggage Functionally in Your Home</a>" will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how you can turn your old luggage into a nifty new table.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="390" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="472" align="middle" alt="diy luggage suitcase table home decor" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=93e296f7-6498-416f-9224-d28a1e632e70&groupId=22870600&t=1347913527194" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" alt="marc atiyolil" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a href="http://canadianhometrends.com/" target="_blank"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-09-14T19:54:29ZFruitful DIY Home Decor Accessory ProjectMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=323046552012-09-06T16:20:46Z2012-09-06T16:18:58Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Chrome fruit have become a rather chic home decor accessory. You can shell out some dough for the fancy ones, or you can follow my instructions on how to create them yourself. Read my <a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/diy-design-projects">DIY</a> article “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/crafting-cute-home-decor-accessories-out-of-plastic-fruit?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">Crafting Cute Home Decor Accessories out of Plastic Fruit</a>” to find out how.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="390" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="508" align="middle" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=497caf35-3f18-4956-b781-62d024762f70&groupId=22870600&t=1346948414388" alt="canadian home trends marc atiylil diy chrome fruit home decor accessories" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" alt="marc atiyolil" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a target="_blank" href="http://canadianhometrends.com/"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-09-06T16:18:58ZFramed Jewelry Holder that’s Hip and CreativeMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=322987562012-08-28T18:32:50Z2012-08-28T16:31:38Z<p style="text-align: justify;">A reader wrote in to ask how to recreate a cool jewelry holder idea he’d once spotted in order to craft a great, personalized gift for his wife. If this sounds like something you’d like to try too, read “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/diy-unique-chicken-wire-framed-jewelry-display?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">DIY Unique Chicken Wire Framed Jewelry Display</a>” for simple instructions.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img hspace="5" width="390" vspace="5" height="565" align="middle" alt="marc atiyolil canadian home trends jewelry diy craft blog" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=ece934ea-34d6-4a68-ad7a-bd5e4abab50a&groupId=22870600&t=1346171516928" /><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img hspace="5" width="80" vspace="5" height="87" align="left" alt="marc atiyolil" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a target="_blank" href="http://canadianhometrends.com/"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-08-28T16:31:38ZTurning a Diamond in the Rough Retail Table Top into Fab FurnitureMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=322888852012-08-21T17:48:04Z2012-08-21T14:45:41Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Do you have the eye to see the beauty behind the dents, scratches, or bad paint jobs on pieces of furniture? Look beyond what a piece is and into what it could be. In “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/diy-design-projects/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/diy-table-top-refurbishing-project?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Fdiy-design-projects">DIY Table Top Refurbishing Project</a>” you’ll learn how to bring out the beauty of an old retail counter table.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="390" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="279" align="middle" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=a92c1032-3acb-402a-a23f-a440c60abce5&groupId=22870600&t=1345568561635" alt="marc atiyolil canadian home trends table top refinishing" /><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" alt="marc atiyolil" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a href="http://canadianhometrends.com/" target="_blank"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-08-21T14:45:41ZQuirky Cork CraftMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=322762412012-08-14T17:14:20Z2012-08-14T15:13:11Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Like the look of wine corks? Here’s a great project that turns wine corks into a pretty and functional pot holder. Read “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/diy-wine-cork-potholder-project?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">DIY Wine Cork Potholder Project</a>” for instructions.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/diy-wine-cork-potholder-project?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips"><img width="390" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="260" align="middle" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=edccf7d4-79b1-421f-8161-2387dfa43d34&groupId=22870600&t=1344964023521" alt="canadian home trends marc atiyolil wine cork potholder diy project" /></a><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" alt="marc atiyolil" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a target="_blank" href="http://canadianhometrends.com/"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-08-14T15:13:11ZCorkboard CreationMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=322669052012-08-09T15:28:44Z2012-08-09T15:25:29Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Need a place to stick important pieces of info? Not super keen on the look of run of the mill cork boards? Read “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/diy-pinboard-project-for-office-organization?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">DIY Pinboard Project for Office Organization</a>”, where I teach you how to create your own personalized pinboard.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="309" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="310" align="middle" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=a8c0ded8-700e-4e81-a73e-972f8b075dda&groupId=22870600&t=1344525915775" alt="canadian home trends marc atiyolil corkboard in peg diy project home decor" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" alt="marc atiyolil" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a href="http://canadianhometrends.com/" target="_blank"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers.</p>Marc Atiyolil2012-08-09T15:25:29ZOlympic Host Country HomageMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=322535082012-08-01T17:20:04Z2012-08-01T17:19:28Z<p style="text-align: justify;">Here’s a fun DIY home decor project to help you honour this year’s Olympic host city: London. Read “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/diy-union-jack-welcome-mat-project?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">DIY Union Jack Welcome Mat Project</a>” for details.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img width="250" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="180" align="middle" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=e7102c23-7a44-49d6-8ca8-6d6e74a93ca0&groupId=22870600&t=1343840723044" alt="union jack welcome door mat diy project marc atiyolil canadian home trends" /><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img width="80" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="87" align="left" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" alt="marc atiyolil" /></strong><strong>Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a href="http://canadianhometrends.com/" target="_blank"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Got a Question for Marc?</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers. </p>Marc Atiyolil2012-08-01T17:19:28ZCreating Cottage Chic DIY StylesMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=322303252012-07-25T15:18:04Z2012-07-25T15:15:44Z<p style="text-align: justify; ">In “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/how-to-create-a-new-antique-look-for-furniture?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">How To Create A New Antique Look For Furniture</a>” I take you step by step on how to give old pieces of furniture a new antiqued-looking life.</p><p style="text-align: center; "><img src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=154defb2-295d-4bf3-a64b-942cfc740a90&groupId=22870600&t=1343229362020" alt="marc atiyolil canadian home trends refinishing furniture cottage chic home decor" width="390" height="585" vspace="5" hspace="5" align="middle" /><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify; "> </p><p style="text-align: justify; "><strong><img align="left" hspace="5" width="80" vspace="5" height="87" alt="marc atiyolil" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" />Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a target="_blank" href="http://canadianhometrends.com/"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify; ">Got a Question for Marc?</h3><p style="text-align: justify; "><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers. </p><p> </p><p> </p>Marc Atiyolil2012-07-25T15:15:44ZWhat To Do With Wire HangersMarc Atiyolilhttp://www.erenovate.com/c/blogs/find_entry?entryId=322085982012-07-23T19:14:10Z2012-07-18T15:21:28Z<p style="text-align: justify; ">Many closets find themselves hanging copious amounts of metal hangers, whether it’s from purchased clothing or dry cleaning, somehow they seem to pile up. Now there’s a creative way to turn them into something more attractive: ornamental balls. Read “<a href="http://www.casaguru.com/web/canadian-home-trends/tips/-/asset_publisher/3YIa/content/metal-hanger-diy-decor-project?redirect=%2Fweb%2Fcanadian-home-trends%2Ftips">Metal Hanger DIY Decor Project</a>” to find out how you, too, can transform excess metal hangers into something decorative.</p><p style="text-align: center; "><img align="middle" hspace="5" width="390" vspace="5" height="260" alt="wire metal hanger diy home decor project ornamental accessory ball marc atiyolil canadian home trends" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=808f7124-8398-4053-905f-d4a905a5527e&groupId=22870600&t=1342624785200" /><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify; "> </p><p style="text-align: justify; "><strong><img align="left" hspace="5" width="80" vspace="5" height="87" alt="marc atiyolil" src="http://www.erenovate.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=6847b210-90b4-4e8b-832e-8e3093705418&groupId=22870600&t=1328631753653" />Marc Atiyolil</strong>, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Home Trends Magazine</em>, and the host of the <a target="_blank" href="http://canadianhometrends.com/"><em>Marc Atiyolil Show</em></a>.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify; ">Got a Question for Marc?</h3><p style="text-align: justify; "><a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(113,117,101,115,116,105,111,110,115,64,99,97,110,97,100,105,97,110,104,111,109,101,116,114,101,110,100,115,46,99,97)+'?'">Email</a> it to him and then follow his blog on casaGURU.com for the answers. </p><p> </p><p> </p>Marc Atiyolil2012-07-18T15:21:28Z