For Christine and Ken, family always comes first. The parents have managed to successfully blend four kids, some biological and some adopted, into a close-knit, loving family. But with children ranging from ages 1 to 13, they needed help eliminating clutter, organizing high-traffic areas and defining spaces the kids can call their own. The Home Mavens stepped in to create a functional home with lots of growing room.
To make over the mudroom, Patrick and Kathleen got creative, constructing a shoe rack that doubles as a bench. It’s a great way to keep a high-traffic space perfectly in step.
Feeding a family of six just got a lot easier. Deborah and Christine worked together to create a homemade barbecue sauce that spices up baked chicken.
Our Cooking Maven cooked up zesty, wholesome cornbread, adding broccoli and cheddar cheese for extra texture and flavour.
Combining oatmeal with sweet, seasonal ingredients makes for the perfect tantalizing treat. This episode featured quick and easy Orange Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars.
To spruce up the family’s large basement without painting the entire space, the Mavens pulled décor ideas from this article and added vibrant splashes of colour to the room.
Wanda and Hannah opted to paint accent walls in strong shades throughout the basement. They added extra interest with unique wall decals that can be easily removed.
Wanda took a cue from foreign cultures to incorporate exotic textures into the basement. In this episode, a bamboo curtain was stencilled and repurposed as a room divider.
Home Maven Patrick saw the potential in Ken and Christine’s old entertainment centre, using a fresh coat of paint and new hardware to craft a modern storage piece.
Organization meets whimsy in this easy, family-oriented coat hook project. This article on showcasing your family throughout your home inspired the finished product.
