Smart Tips

Travelling in a motorhome or RV allows you to explore the open road in comfort and style. Before you hit the highway, here are four things you should always plan ahead to make your trip a whirlwind success.

Your tires are the main point of contact between your car and the road, so maintaining the proper air pressure in them is a must – especially if you travel frequently. So why are both overinflated and underinflated tires risky? Here are the answers.

Planning a family vacation with your little one? If you're lucky your child is a happy traveller, but that's not always the case. Here are some tips that can make travelling with an infant easier, so you can arrive at your destination eager – not exh

Not only is salmon is your best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can actually improve insulin sensitivity and benefit your blood sugar, it's also unbelievably delicious. Here are two foolproof recipes that are easy to prepare.

If you love gardening but arthritis is getting in your way take heart: there are ways around this debilitating medical condition that can help get you out in the garden again before you know it. Here are eight top tips for gardening with arthritis.

Grilling is particularly beneficial for people with diabetes because it's a healthy cooking technique. Here are a few ways to make your outdoor cooking even more healthy without giving up flavour.

Whether because it's old and warped or improperly installed, applying too much force to open and close a door will shorten its life and that of the door frame. Here are some easy fixes for common door problems you can do yourself.

When shopping for a home, it's easy to fall in love at first glance and overlook the details that could turn your dream into a nightmare. Before committing to buying a home, here are six questions to ask to ensure you're getting the best deal.

Sandwiches are always great as a quick and healthy meal, but for picnics are perfect – especially when you try these delicious variations on two hearty, classic sandwich recipes that will surely please your entire family.

Eating for optimal energy breaks many of the "rules" people commonly believe — for instance, that carbohydrates are bad, that snacking is a no-no and that sugar is a good pick-me-up. These seven simple steps will put you on the right path.

Not every long-distance road trip involves a car. Sometimes they require only two wheels, as anyone who owns a motorcycle will tell you. Even the most liberating of these trips, however, can be made better. Here are five tips to help ensure your next

A family vacation is an exciting time for everyone, but preparing your kids for the journey can be a challenge. Here are five tips to keep in mind on your next road trip to ensure the whole family arrives at your destination happy.

For the most part, ants are useful critters who kill annoying pests like fleas and bedbugs. But when they overstep their territory and take over your yard, kitchen or cupboards, measures must be taken to encourage them to move elsewhere. Here are fou

Stress is a normal part of the office, but too much can be counterproductive. Imagine how much more exciting it would be to arrive at your desk in the morning if only you could reduce work-related stress. Use these ten strategies to your benefit.

Water-conservation techniques can help your garden, not only survive, but thrive in harsh climates. Read on to find out how to do it.

No judgement if you're lounging on the couch right now with a fan going full blast – we could all stand to take a break from the heat – but there's just too much going on in town to do too much lazing around. From seeing world class concerts or some

It's often difficult to find time to fit exercise into a busy schedule. But by breaking it up into three shorter bursts of activity, lasting 10 minutes each, you can easily achieve your daily quota. The trick? Build activity into your everyday life.

Are you tired of always walking around the block for exercise? To help shake up your boring walking routine – and make walking enjoyable again – here are four indispensable tips.

Tomatoes are incredibly healthy and taste great. Looking for some easy-to-prepare side dishes to complement tonight's dinner? Check out these simple recipes that are sure to become family favourites.

Most people don’t know about luxury hostels: compared to even the most basic of hotels, they're a great money-saving option for accommodations that won't force you to sacrifice comfort or quality for price.