Drew & Jonathan Scott

THE PROPERTY BROTHERS

THE PROPERTY BROTHERS HAVE SADDLED UP for another renovation project and, this time, it’s a family affair. In their new W Network series, Property Brothers at Home on the Ranch, Drew (above left) and Jonathan Scott, along with their parents and brother JD, head to Alberta to update their family friends’ homestead. On a recent visit to Toronto, the brothers chatted with Canadian Living about the show, making the most of your living space and budget-friendly home updates. — Sarah Gunn

HOW CAN YOU UPDATE YOUR HOME WITHOUT SPENDING A LOT? JONATHAN: The best use of a homeowner’s budget usually starts with organization. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of rearranging furniture and decluttering. So change up the furniture. Then, if you actually want to renovate, start by painting. DREW: Lighting is a big thing, too, and you don’t have to pay a fortune for it. On Property Brothers, we reuse up to 80 percent of our homeowners’ furniture and decor pieces. We make them look brand new, whether they’re restained or reupholstered. This can be very cost-effective, and you can do it yourself.

HOW CAN HOMEOWNERS MAKE THE MOST OF A TINY SPACE? JONATHAN: It’s all about finding pieces that have many functions, including storage so you can put everything away. Light colours and reflective

PROPERTY BROTHERS AT HOME ON THE RANCH?

DREW: You’ll see our roots; this is where we grew up in the Rocky Mountains. The ranch our family had when we were growing up was just minutes from the place we’re renovating on the show. Our dad also worked there as a cowboy back in the ’50s. We know the family, so it means a lot to us.