Alison McGill

How a couple’s country retreat quickly became the preferred family home, thanks to their designer daughter’s expert touch.

Eyeing their next chapter, a couple turned to their designer daughter-in-law to create an elegant, bespoke Orangeville penthouse.

If snow and ice wreak havoc on your roof every year, try these tips to weather the storms.

How does a septic system work? Learn all about this vital part of rural life and avoid a messy meltdown.

Want fresh eggs? Flock owners share their tips for building a coop, choosing a breed, and taking care of your feathered friends.

If rising fuel costs and environmental concerns have you considering a heat pump, here’s how to decide if one is right for you.

How to wind down your vegetable patch this autumn and prime it to provide plentiful produce next season.

How to prep your home, car – and psyche – for winter storm season and its inevitable hydro outages.

Not only are nuptials in nature rustic and romantic, they’re also increasingly eco-friendly with couples creating stylish and memorable parties that don’t cost the earth.

Headwaters has no shortage of charming barns, farms and estates that make the perfect backdrop for a countryside wedding

The art and science of breaking down kitchen and yard waste to create your own blend of nutrient-rich natural fertilizer.

When Ann and Jim Magee happened on a hidden gem in Caledon, they snapped it up and created an idyllic year-round country retreat for their sprawling family.

Looking to bring colour and joy to those grey winter days? Setting up a feeder for our fine feathered friends is a mutually beneficial move.

Everything you need to know about what type of wood to burn, and how to source, store and stack it all.

For two architects who built thriving careers in Czechoslovakia, Canada and China, a contemporary home set against the sweeping vistas of Mulmur’s Pine River valley is their paradise found.

Rural life means getting your water from a well. But do you know how your system operates and how to keep it healthy?

An iconic 150-year-old stone farmhouse is restored and modernized into an oasis of rural living in Erin – amid rows and rows of lavender.

The rocky terrain on an escarpment precipice inspired rather than deterred the creation of this expansive Caledon garden.