Six Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter
If you thought last year’s mild winter was the new norm, think again. While Canada posted the third warmest winter on record in 2011-2012, meteorologists with AccuWeather are predicting a healthy...
View ArticleSpruce up Your Spruce: Caring for your Christmas tree
A natural Christmas tree has a way of conjuring up memories of holidays past; the pungent smell of fresh pine needles, the sight of twinkling lights wrapped around the branches – not to mention all the...
View ArticleChecking out: How to avoid germs during your hotel stay
Whether you’re on vacation at a tropical resort or away on business, your hotel room is supposed to be your home-away-from-home. Unfortunately, that “home” was used by hundreds of strangers before you...
View ArticleGood as new: How to clean jewelry naturally
For couples, Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate the special love between two people. But for retailers, February 14 is a day for big consumer spending. The average Canadian household will spend $37...
View ArticleCitrus fresh: How to make natural household cleaner of out orange peels
Most people are well aware of the cleaning powers of vinegar. As an eco-friendly solvent and disinfectant, vinegar is cheap, versatile and a staple in most households. So, why don’t more people us it...
View Article5 iPhone apps to help you clean your home
A screenshot from “Chore Hero.” You can do pretty much anything with your iPhone – everything, perhaps, except clean your house. Until Apple designs and iMaid, check out these five apps ... The post 5...
View ArticleHome Renovations: 5 Great Rebate Programs
March 31, 2013 marks the end of the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program, a tax rebate program for homes investing in energy-saving renovations. Since 2008, the wildly popular program has awarded...
View ArticleOne step ahead: caring for your floors
Goodbye, snow and slush. Hello, water and muck. Your floors never get a break, no matter the season. Whether you’ve got hardwood, ceramic or vinyl underfoot, follow these tips to keep your floors...
View ArticleHow to tackle grass stains on clothing
If you enjoy spending time outdoors in the summer, you know that nature inevitably leaves its mark on your clothes in the form of unsightly, hard-to-clean grass stains. You ... The post How to tackle...
View Article5 ways to stop dirt in its tracks
It’s your home’s dirty little secret: much of the grime in your house comes from outside, trekked in on shoes that don’t appear to be either muddy or dirty. Fortunately, a bit ... The post 5 ways to...
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