Amber Dowling

Amber Dowling

Amber Dowling is a freelance lifestyle writer, TV critic and mom. She's a wine enthusiast, yoga lover and all-around player of sports with a penchant for travel, animals and stinky cheese.
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Trends

2025 Living Room Trends For All Kinds of Budgets

From darker hues to natural textures, here are some of the hottest living trends and realistic ways to incorporate them into your space.
Amber Dowling
July 3, 2025
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Travel

The Most Popular Cottage Destinations Across Canada

Check out the most popular cottage destinations across Canada.
Amber Dowling
June 24, 2025
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Living

These Smart Home Features Are Cheaper Than You Think

These smart home technologies are way more budget friendly than you'd think.
Amber Dowling
June 19, 2025
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Trending

Dog Rooms Are the New Luxury Home Must-Have – Here’s How to...

Helpful tips for crafting your own space for Fido at home when you're on a budget.
Amber Dowling
June 17, 2025
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Real Estate

Am I Ready to Buy A Home? Here’s What Real Estate Agents...

Ask yourself these questions before taking the home ownership plunge in Canada
Amber Dowling
June 2, 2025
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Renovation Resort

Renovation Resort Season 2: Tour the Winners’ Completed...

Scott and Bryan crown the season 2 Renovation Resort winners in a nail-biting finale.
Amber Dowling
May 22, 2025
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DIY

These Power and Garden Tools Are a Must for Summer

We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to keep your property and projects in check this summer.
Amber Dowling
May 20, 2025
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Real Estate

Everything You Need to Know As a First-Time Home Buyer

Be prepared for the home ownership journey with these valuable tips.
Amber Dowling
May 12, 2025
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Trending

Canadians Voted on the 10 Best Vacation Spots in the Country

Looking to support local tourism this summer? Here are the best vacation spots in Canada, voted by Canadians.
Amber Dowling
May 6, 2025
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Renovation Resort

Winning Designs You’ve Missed So Far on Renovation Resort

With just a few weeks to go, this could be anyone’s season to win.
Amber Dowling
May 1, 2025
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Real Estate

The Cheapest Places to Live in Canada in 2025

Where are the best places to buy and rent in Canada? Here are the cheapest cities and provinces right now.
Amber Dowling
April 23, 2025
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Scott's Vacation House Rules

A Moody Muskoka Cottage Kicks Off a New Season of Scott’s...

Scott and Debra create a memorable moonrise vacation property in Muskoka.
Amber Dowling
April 11, 2025
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