Weekend round up

Yourhomers are pretty confident in their ability to discern between jobs that are DIY and those that should be done for you, according to last week's poll. The majority, 70 per cent, said they can judge their handy-guy or gal abilities, while just over a third - 33 per cent - said they may make a mistake or two. Read the full article.

This week, with the official start of spring (and all that lovely sunshine yesterday), I'm looking to my backyard and dreaming of lazy Sunday morning brunches and barbecues. So, I'm wondering how many of you are planning to extend your living spaces into your yards this spring - check out tips for creating your own outdoor rooms from HGTV host Jamie Durie, and let me know in the front page poll. 

For more weekend reading, check out:

- Colin and Justin share their tips for saving money on renos

- Mark Cullen's new gardening column (and don't forget about Canada Blooms this weekend)

- 5 home decor must-haves for spring

- Trends that lacked staying power

- Hot Home Product's round up of chic, repurposed decor

- Toronto's real estate talents are world class