We’ve all watched those HGTV renovation shows where everything suddenly goes wrong. It may be entertaining on television, but when it happens in your own home, it can be stressful and expensive. You paid a contractor deposit, signed the agreement and made plans around the renovation. Then the contractor doesn’t show up. Your calls and…
Halloween makeup can take a costume from simple to impressive. A little face paint can turn a child into a tiger, skeleton or superhero, while glitter and fake blood can add the finishing touches to a Halloween costume. But before picking up the first colourful makeup kit you see, take a closer look at what…
Fall is a good time to get your home ready for winter. Most of us remember the bigger jobs, such as cleaning the gutters, raking leaves and putting away patio furniture. But there are plenty of smaller jobs that are easy to forget. Adding these tasks to your fall home maintenance checklist can help you…
There is nothing quite like seeing your child scratching their head and immediately wondering, “Could it be head lice?” It is an easy conclusion to jump to, especially when you know lice can spread quickly among children. But scratching alone does not mean your child has head lice. Dry skin, dandruff, eczema, sweat and reactions…
Protect your hair from dry winter air before the cold weather takes its toll.** Cold temperatures, low humidity, indoor heating, hot showers, and winter hats can all leave your hair feeling dry, frizzy and more prone to breakage. If your hair seems harder to manage once winter arrives, you are not imagining it. The combination…
Winter in Canada can be hard on a home. When temperatures plunge, plumbing is one of the areas that can be especially vulnerable. A pipe may freeze quietly inside a wall, basement, crawl space or other cold area. When that frozen pipe eventually bursts, the resulting water damage can be extensive. For homeowners, one of…
I love my clogs. There, I said it. I’ve always appreciated a shoe that doesn’t require me to sacrifice comfort just to look put together, and clogs have become one of those reliable footwear choices in my wardrobe. They are easy to slip on, comfortable for everyday wear, and surprisingly easy to style. Clogs are…
