Category: Lifestyle

Everything you need to know about home appliances, and how to keep them up and running

So you have a new washing machine, oven, or stove, you set these appliances up and think your job is done? Then you find your appliance not functioning well, even before its guarantee date, and you are gutted because you…

Eco-Friendly Living For Divided Households

51% of people say they’ve become more eco-friendly in their day-to-day lives, according to OnePoll. Eco-friendly living can cut your household costs and make your home a healthier place. But, 52% of people say they have disagreements with the people they live with…

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Feeling stressed? Maybe it’s time to take a break

Many, like me, have found themselves exclusively working at home the last two years, and while that comes with all sorts of perks, it also means that you have the ability, for better or worse, to work from the time…

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The Art of Running a Coffee Shop

Millions of coffee cups are poured every day all over the world, from tropical destinations to frozen tundras. To supply all of these coffee drinkers with their daily dose of java, coffee shops are working full steam ahead every day….

How to Design a Front Porch That Makes Your Home Stand Out

Want to up the curb appeal of your home before putting it on the market? Whether you’re in Toronto, Vancouver or getting into Halton real estate, curb appeal and a well-designed front porch and yard make a big difference when…

How to Divide the Costs When Living With Roommates

Due to the rising cost of living, most adults are either living with one or more roommates at any given time. Whether you love living with others or consider roommates a necessary evil, having a person in your home or…

How To Set Up A Kid Friendly Backyard

With quarantines becoming part of normal life these days, there is a lot of time being spent at home. Keeping kids at home for long periods can be quite a challenge. Photo by David McBee.   You can let them play…

TESTED: Canadian made CLARRI HILL Candles

When I think of Autumn, images of leaves falling, time around campfires, and eating butter tarts are all thoughts that come to mind. While I love a good adventure, when I can’t go out, the one thing I always make…