If you’re passionate about home improvement, decorating, renovating, and improving your home well beyond just the garage, it’s very likely that you’ve heard of or own at least one of these top industry magazines.
Beyond their print versions, the brands listed below have created must-visit websites that include extensive resources, tips, news, expert insights and more that you can apply throughout your entire home.
We’ve selected 17 of the best. Enjoy!
House & Home
http://houseandhome.com/blogs
House & Home is a major Canadian magazine and website that showcases the top homes in North America and highlights design, décor, and lifestyle ideas for homeowners.
The website also includes an extensive library of online video episodes, insights from industry experts, and how-to guides.
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Home Builder Magazine
http://www.homebuildercanada.com/
Home Builder Magazine is the official magazine of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association and is published for contractors, designers, and professionals.
The magazine is published twice per month and back issues are available online. New product news and resources for builders can also be found on the website.
Reno & Decor
http://www.renoanddecor.com/
Reno & Décor highlights ideas and inspiration for interior design, and room renovations.
Articles also include renovation spotlights from Canadian properties as well as before and after comparisons.
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Traditional Home
http://www.traditionalhome.com/blog
The website for Traditional Home Magazine showcases home décor and design ideas in photo-articles and videos.
Blog topics cover a variety of renovation and design projects that homeowners can use as inspiration.
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House Beautiful
http://www.housebeautiful.com/
House Beautiful is a home decorating focused magazine and online resource. The website provides designing tips, organizing ideas, and paint & colour inspiration.
A number of professional interior designers also contribute to the website and an expansive photo gallery features decorating ideas for all rooms of the home.
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Home & Design Magazine
Home & Design Magazine prides itself in being “The Magazine or Architecture and Fine Interiors.” The publication and website prominently features luxury interiors, exteriors, & renovation ideas.
The website also includes a Luxury Lifestyle section that covers luxury brands, travel destinations, and fashion.
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Home Trends Magazine
The Canadian Home Trends Magazine includes topics on home decoration, cooking & recipes, fashion, and lifestyle.
The website features a collection of blogs featuring contributions from design experts covering topics on colour, home staging, DIY ideas and room showcasing.
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Our Homes Magazine
http://www.ourhomesmagazine.com/
Our Homes Magazine is a collection of regional home and décor magazines published throughout Canada.
The website features downloadable .pdfs of publications as well as design articles for various areas of the home.
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Movato Home
http://www.movatohome.com/
Movato Home is a collection of magazines targeting Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver homeowners.
The website features interior design ideas & trends, expert interviews and contributions and showcases of featured and celebrity homes in the 3 cities.
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Romantic Homes Magazine
http://www.romantichomes.com/
Romantic Homes showcases classic and romantic spaces to inspire homeowners with their own design and décor projects.
The website includes decorating ideas & inspiration, craft projects, and recipes.
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Architectural Digest
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/
Architectural Digest highlights the world’s best architects and designers with a focus on interior décor inspiration and ideas.
Cultural, fashion and shopping topics are also touched on with attention on their design elements.
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The Family Handyman
The Family Handyman is a DIY home improvement magazine and online resource with in-depth content focusing on particular areas of the home as well as skills & tasks such as carpentry or tiling.
Along with how-to articles, there are also video tutorials available as well and a downloadable app that offers free DIY tips.
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We’d love to hear your thoughts! What’s your favorite website on the list? Are we missing anyone that you would like to recommend? Please leave a comment below!
