Do's and Don'ts of Decorating
January 28, 2008
Decorating your home can be a little daunting for someone who has never done it before, but the exercise is well worth the time spent. You do not need to be a designer to decorate your space. Before you start on your home, go through design magazines and start collecting the pictures that you like. ... Read More
Unclutter your life
January 19, 2008
Text By Lily Sokhi Relatively new to the western culture, Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) has been practiced in the eastern culture for thousands of years. It is a systematic approach to your living and workspace that brings harmony to your surroundings, directs your creative and productive energies and amplifies your opportunities for success in all ... Read More
CUSTOM STORAGE CLOSETS THE ANSWER TO DISORGANIZED HOUSEHOLD CHAOS
January 19, 2008
Text By Myron Love Storage is an issue that is front and centre in today's busy lives. With space at a premium and more to store all the time, people need to make the most out of the space they have. That's where California Closet and Jack Kovnats come in. "Our goal is to help homeowners reduce ... Read More
Walk-In Closet Project
January 19, 2008
Project By Blair Korchinski There are plenty of walk-in closet organizing systems on the market today. While these systems are fairly adaptable, if you want something slightly different or have an odd-sized space, you can design and build your own walk-in closet. Building your own components for a walk-in closet can also save you money or ... Read More
Tips on rental car insurance
January 12, 2008
(NC)—Many of us have found ourselves at the front of a long line-up, renting a car, signing paper work and feeling pressure when the car rental company offers us a collision damage waiver. Because we're not 100 per cent sure about our current coverage on policies, we scramble to make a last-minute decision. With existing car ... Read More
Mask appeal
January 12, 2008
(NC)—Hockey masks have come a long way from mere protection gear—and now one hockey fan can become a part of its history When Jacques Plante became the first professional hockey player to wear a goaltender's mask during the 1959-1960 season, he probably didn't know he was changing the face of hockey forever. Nowadays, the plain white ... Read More
Now showing: The Northern Lights live online
January 12, 2008
(NC)—The World Wide Web now has a new window on the universe with AuroraMAX, an online observatory that features Canada's northern lights live on the Internet. AuroraMAX, a new web portal dedicated to the science and the splendour of the aurora borealis, is a collaborative public engagement project between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the University ... Read More
Backyard maintenance 101 – A guide to your must-have toolkit
January 12, 2008
(NC)—If your backyard is larger than an average swimming pool and consists of grass and a few trees, you know the ongoing maintenance that it requires. In order to keep your backyard in tip-top shape year-round, lifestyle and recreational equipment company GIO suggests the following items—and tips—to include in your backyard maintenance toolkit. • Invest in ... Read More
Healthy layered dip is a holiday hit
January 12, 2008
By Kary Osmond (NC)—Everyday on my cooking show, Best Recipes Ever, I search Canadian Living's massive recipe archive and make the most delicious 'Tested Till Perfect' dishes. When a friend asked me to make an appetizer for her holiday party last year, I searched the recipe library for the perfect crowd-pleasing dish and I found the best ... Read More
Light bulb decoder
January 12, 2008
(NC)—Looking to save some green on lighting but confused by all the light bulbs on the market today? One of the most sustainable investments you can make in your home today is to replace your inefficient bulbs with eco-friendly lighting. Advances in technology have led the way to better options but have left some consumers in ... Read More
