How to get your trailer ready for the spring season
Having a towable RV is one way to have all of the comforts and amenities of home when you’re on the… [more]
Can we afford not to be green?
As educated consumers and proud homeowners, we like to think we do what we can to gradually, perhaps… [more]
Sit down and stay a while
Ever been invited to a friend’s house for a small dinner party and when you arrive, your hosts’ take… [more]
Spring cleaning for your body
Spring cleaning is on everyone’s mind this time of year and if you have made a real mess of your body… [more]
Dog grooming products and tools to avoid
We all want our four legged friends to look great. However, when grooming your dog there are a number… [more]
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Dog grooming products and tools to avoid
We all want our four legged friends to look great. However, when grooming your dog there are a number or products and tools you should avoid. Do you know which products are truly friendly? Here is a list of items to keep off your pooch: Sharp Wire … [More]
Cultivate healthy growth with prudent pruning
Now that you have planted your garden and the beds are beginning to take shape, the work is not over. In fact, it’s here that it all begins. The trick is to be aware of what you have planted; having your garden plan with each type of flora and fauna … [More]
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How to make eating pizza a healthy choice
Pizza by definition is a bread crust covered with a tomato base and then flavored with other toppings. The precise history of the pizza and its origin will never be known as there are many nations that claim to be the original inventors of North … More
Springtime window fashions
Springtime fashions are exciting, playful and bright, combining colour, texture and style. But I’m not talking about the clothing coming down the spring runways. No, I’m talking about window fashions. Texture is vital in window fashions, as the … More
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New tool for evaluating window quality
There is a valuable new tool available that allows you to compare the quality of windows manufactured by various companies. Rather than relying on a salesperson who says, “We are the best!” you can now check a window’s energy rating yourself. A new tool is available on the Natural Resources Canada EnergyStar website, www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar which allows you to compare “apples to apples.” Once on the website you want to … More
Insulating glass critical to window energy performance
When you decide to buy new windows for your home, there is a lot more to consider than just how they will look. Factors like durability of the window, the quality of the window construction and, of course, the energy efficiency of the window will be important in your decision. The durability of insulating glass (IG) units is critical to window energy performance. Seal failure leads to the loss of insulating gas and can result in condensation … More
Keep the team together with tournaments
The winter hockey season is winding down and you don’t want to let it go. That is understandable because you’re a patriotic sportsman who rightfully loves Canada’s beloved national pass time. Many teams that are strong and steady during the winter season just don’t have enough guys interested in playing summer hockey and have to say a sad goodbye after the playoffs finish for the year. It doesn’t have to be this way. Keeping the … More
Replacing your thermostat
Is your furnace functioning poorly? Are you having difficulty regulating the temperature of your home? If so, it might be time to replace your thermostat. According to Mario Cefai from Canadian Air Systems, there are several reasons why you should upgrade your thermostat today. Firstly, most thermostats only have a shelf life of five years. Many people assume that their thermostat will last as long as their furnace, but this simply isn’t the … More
How to make sure your tow vehicle you have the right tow vehicle
There is a lot more to towing a trailer than just having a hitch receiver installed on your current vehicle. You must find out your vehicle’s tow capacity, which should be listed in the vehicles owner’s manual. The manufacturers towing capacity will dictate weight of the towable RV you can tow with that vehicle. Here are some general guidelines of what today’s vehicles are rated to tow and the type and size of RV trailer that falls into … More
Caveat emptor – buyer beware
Perhaps you are in the market for a new roof. Yet, the roof was replaced less than 10 years before. What do you do? Go online and find roofing contractors in your area? Look for the cheapest price? Before you make any decision, you owe it to yourself and your family to research this properly. Replacing a new roof, assuming it’s only the shingles, can be done in several ways. Using traditional asphalt shingles or shakes only means that you … More