The “Barrie Bucket”

The “Barrie Bucket”

Ok, let’s talk old again.  We’ve written about old homes and an old downtown bar, so let’s talk about another old place no one ever really wanted to visit…Barrie Jail. The ‘Barrie Bucket’ Courtesy of The Simcoe County Archives The Barrie Gaol as it was...
Pests in the Attic

Pests in the Attic

My Mom called just the other day, and as we chatted I learned that she has squirrels in her attic.  Now, often as not, she’d be likely to use her Irish wit and say: ‘Now, not bats in my belfry-squirrels in the attic.  I want to be clear on that.’ Summer Friends Photos...
Contractors Life

Contractors Life

Tradesmen and women have built the cornerstones of our magnificent country.  They’re out there day in, day out doing back-breaking work, sometimes dirty, always physical, skilled work. The jobs we rely on are being done by these very talented individuals.  They build...
Shared Roof

Shared Roof

There’s a well-known expression that “good fences make good neighbours.” But if you live in a semi-detached home or a unit of a townhouse complex, that may only work outdoors for your yard or patio area. Indoors, you share walls and living space under a common roof....
Light Your House

Light Your House

What could bring more joy than driving through a Barrie neighbourhood while it’s all decked out for Christmas?  It’s perfect weather right now to plan your outdoor decorating for the fall and winter seasons. Outdoor Decorating for the Holidays If you want to...