Buying pumpkins early can make decorating for fall easier, but it also creates a problem: How do you keep those pumpkins looking fresh until Halloween? If you picked up your pumpkins in September or early October, you don’t necessarily need to worry. A healthy, uncarved pumpkin can remain in good condition for weeks when it…
There is nothing more frustrating than buying a new graphic T-shirt, washing it once, and discovering that the printed designs are sticking together when the laundry comes out of the dryer. I’ve dealt with this problem repeatedly with my daughters’ shirts. They can look perfectly normal going into the washing machine, but after a trip…
Why is one room in your home freezing while another feels too warm? Uneven temperatures are a common problem for homeowners, particularly during a Canadian winter. You may find that the living room is comfortable while a bedroom stays chilly, or that rooms upstairs are noticeably warmer than those on the main floor. Before you…
When it is time to replace your roof, one of the biggest decisions is choosing the right roofing material. Two of the most common options for Canadian homes are metal roofing and asphalt shingles. Both can protect your home from rain, snow, wind, and changing temperatures, but they differ considerably in cost, lifespan, maintenance, appearance,…
The last thing you want during a busy shopping season is for your website to go down. For businesses that rely on WordPress, the months leading up to the holiday season are a good time to take a closer look at website security. More visitors, online sales, contact forms and customer activity can make your…
Summer and fall have a way of filling our phones with photographs. There are pictures from family outings, weekend trips, gardens, birthdays, road trips and simple afternoons spent enjoying the warmer weather. Then winter arrives, and those photographs often stay exactly where they were taken: on a phone or tucked away in a cloud account….
Holiday shopping seems to start earlier every year. By the end of September, many retailers are already promoting fall sales, gift ideas and early holiday sales. For shoppers, these promotions can be a good opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done before the busy season arrives. Amazon is also getting attention with Amazon Prime Big…
The end of September is a good time to start thinking about your vehicle before colder weather arrives. There is something about the changing seasons that makes me notice all the crumbs hiding between the seats, dirt on the floor mats and things that have somehow made their way into the trunk over the summer….
