Smart Tips

The flush toilet may be a miracle of modern plumbing, but when it doesn’t actually flush its contents away, things can get unpleasant. Luckily, unclogging a toilet is one of the more straightforward do-it-yourself plumbing jobs you can take on. Befor

It’s best to replace an ailing hot water heater early on before you’re faced with an emergency replacement job. Installation can be challenging, but once done, you’ll be rewarded with reliable hot water and fewer maintenance concerns.

Need a holiday but short on funds to treat yourself to an exotic getaway? Why not send your taste buds on an adventure instead? Today, we propose a culinary tour of the world without ever leaving the Island of Montreal. Bon appetit!

May is filled with loads of foodie events including a festival dedicated to brunch, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and a Star Wars wine and spirits competition. Here are 20 food festivals and dining events to keep your tummy full all month long!

Worn tires are a risk to drivers, especially at high speeds and in poor weather. Are yours still safe to use? Here are three quick ways to check if it's time to replace your tires and how to prevent them from prematurely wearing out.

The serve in tennis is arguably the most important part of a player's game. It's where one side has the clear advantage, and must hold serve to win against most opponents. So the stronger you can serve, the more formidable you will be in every tennis

Each year, the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo brings together the biggest super nerds and comic fans from across the continent, offering hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, panels, workshops, photo ops, costume contests and more. The 2017 Exp

Clubs and pubs are nightlife standbys, but they aren’t for everyone. For those who want to have a good time with friends or meet new people without an accompanying pint or wine glass, here are some fun evening activities in Calgary to check out.

Does your garden need sprucing up? Delay your trip to the store. What you need could be lying around your home.

Well-maintained pruning tools are essential and keeping your tools in shape may be easier than you think. Here are the tools you need to create a beautiful landscape, and how to maintain them so they last for years.

Whether you love paddleboarding, suntanning or swimming, Vancouver’s got a beach suited to your hobbies and mood this summer. From Spanish Banks to Kits Beach, Deep Cove to the banks of the Fraser River, read on for a definitive guide to the city’s b

Did you attend summer camp as a kid? Never went, but begged your parents to go? From bunking down with best friends to sharing scary stories around a campfire, relive the joys of summer camp (with some cocktails or yoga thrown in) through experiences

Like other plants with blue flowers, bluestar is always welcome in the garden because of its ability to flatter everything in its presence. Here are some tips if you're keen to cultivate bluestar flowers and make them a colourful part of your spring

These dainty-looking, hardy flowers are every gardeners' delight in the spring. With their profusion of pale blue blossoms, these care-free plants thrive anywhere the soil is damp and there is some protection from the sun. Here are tips for growing f

The ruggedness of this plant makes it an excellent choice not just for a woodland garden, but any type of garden. Here are some facts and growing advice for this hardy spring flowering plant.

Falling asleep quickly sounds like one of the most natural and easiest things to do, but for many it's one of life's greatest challenges. Try these quick tricks to help you drift off into lullaby land.

When you know you're at risk for glaucoma, even if you don't know damage is being done, you're more likely to take measures to prevent irreversible damage from happening. Here's how you can help yourself.

Joining a gym is a big commitment. Here are the top six do's and don'ts you should know before signing on the dotted line.

Saving on taxes takes a little planning ahead and knowledge of what you can safely deduct. With the following tips, you can save some money this tax season.

Toronto celebrates Earth Day with a series of festivals, events and things to do that are eco-friendly and help raise awareness about the environment.