Smart Tips

Still pondering how you'll travel to your holiday destination this summer? Compared to the cost of flying, rail travel is generally cheaper – especially if you know where to find your bargains. Here are five hints to help you save if you decide to ri

It's exciting to rent a car, isn't it? Especially if it's for vacation. It's also easy to get caught up and not check the fine print before you sign a rental agreement. So that you don’t get hosed, here are five tips to help you save money the next t

A balcony garden works well if you have limited space but still want to garden. You might think you can only keep flowers in a balcony garden, but various other plants — including edibles — can be grown. Here's the important factors to consider.

Want to keep your campsite raccoon-free? You’ll need luck to foil those clever critters and these three tips on how to outsmart these bold campground bandits.

Regular exercise can help you feel well, sleep better and enjoy long-term health benefits. With a creative approach and positive attitude, staying active is easier than you think, even with a busy schedule. Here are three smart ways to squeeze exerci

Although you may already have a full suitcase, you won't regret making room to pack these four handy items. But what are they? And why should you bring them along? Here are the answers.

These two savoury soups are a healthful and delicious way to introduce vegetables into your diet. Just make sure that you prepare enough when the family asks for seconds!

If you woke up this morning with swollen, puffy bags under your eyes, here are a few simple do-it-yourself remedies to help make them disappear.

When you're out of town, you don't want potential burglars to know your house is empty. If possible, arrange for a full-time house sitter. If you can't do that, here are some precautions to take before leaving to reduce the risk of getting robbed.

MasterChef and Top Chef judge Graham Elliot stopped by Toronto recently and shared his favourite foodie spots in the city. Whether he’s wandering around Kensington Market or sitting down for drinks at Bar Isabel, Graham knows his way around some of T

Whether your free time is usually indoors, in nature, or in between chasing your young kids around, there's a heart-healthy workout for you. Discover your best options for each lifestyle.

When we head outside to eat in the sun, we often go for easy and unhealthy options such as potato chips, fried chicken, and cheese. The following ideas will help you pack your picnic basket with more balanced and easy-to-pack choices.

There's no better way to escape the summer sun than taking a plunge into one of the many water parks in and around Toronto. Whether you want to take a thrilling ride down a water slide or ease down a relaxing lazy river, these water parks offer cool

No pool is maintenance-free. Many pool owners use advanced pool-cleaning systems, such as automatic underwater vacuums, pumps and filters these days. But as swimming pool experts like to say, these automated systems are meant to keep a clean pool cle

Canada’s unparalleled reputation for valuing diversity has seen our nation’s major metropolitan cities expand to support vibrant, multicultural communities. Vancouver is Canada’s West Coast melting pot, from the eleven First Nations communities indig

Each summer in and around Vancouver, locals look forward to musical performances under the stars. Here are our top picks for outdoor concerts this summer.

There are two attitudes when it comes to camping: love it or leave it. For those who don’t see the appeal of a makeshift shelter of thin nylon, sleeping on an air mattress on hard ground or the lack of running water or toilets – glamping may be the s

If your garden is otherwise a lush, green oasis, crabgrass can really put a damper on things. Here's how to get rid of it.

Une ruelle verte est un espace collectif qui, par l’effort de citoyens, se transforme en milieu de vie et de verdure (on peut parler d’initiatives de «renaturalisation de milieux urbains», ça impressionne toujours dans une conversation). Montréal en

Calgary’s summer months are prime time to get out on your bike and go for a ride. Whether you’re planning on joining in on the Cyclepalooza festivities (July 14 to 23), want some YYC bike advice or need some tips on preventing bike theft, here's your