There is something a little bittersweet about the first signs of fall in the garden. The flowers are fading, the evenings are getting cooler and you know that the growing season is winding down. Before the first frost arrives, there are a few things worth doing in your perennial gardens and flower beds. But that…
Black Friday has become a major shopping event in Canada. What used to be mostly an American tradition has turned into several weeks of sales, special promotions and online deals from retailers across the country. I enjoy finding a good deal, but Black Friday is also a time when I become a little more cautious…
Ontario’s rental rules are changing on September 21, 2026, bringing several important changes to the way landlords and tenants deal with unpaid rent, eviction applications and other rental disputes. One of the most significant changes concerns the N4 notice, which is used when a landlord wants to terminate a tenancy because rent has not been…
Karaoke has come a long way from the machines many of us remember from years ago. You no longer need a stack of karaoke CDs, a television with a special connection, and a pile of wires just to sing a few songs. Today’s karaoke machines are much more connected. Many work with Bluetooth, streaming, smartphones…
There is something especially nice about getting into a warm bed on a cold night. When the bedroom is chilly and the sheets feel even colder, a heated mattress pad can make bedtime considerably more comfortable. But is it actually worth buying one? For some people, absolutely. For others, it may end up being another…
Most of us don’t give much thought to the hot water tank sitting in the basement until something goes wrong. You turn on the shower, expect hot water, and suddenly you’re standing under a stream that’s barely warm. A water heater can work quietly for years, but it doesn’t last forever. As the tank gets…
A television normally has a permanent place in the home. It sits on a wall, entertainment unit or bedroom dresser and stays there. The Hisense RoamView takes a different approach. This portable 32-inch 4K touchscreen is designed to move from room to room, giving Canadians another option when they want a large screen without installing…
