Smart Tips

Winter driving is tough on your vehicle and requires extra safety precautions. Here are some critical tips to help you prepare your car for winter.

Wondering how to ask your boss for more work-from-home days? Here’s what you need to know when planning a hybrid work discussion with your employer.

Find out what you need to know about cleaning and maintaining your gutter and eavestrough system to prevent flooding in your home.

If you want to stay on top of your snow removal responsibilities, learn how to follow these tips for winter snowblower maintenance. Your driveway will thank you.

An organized homework station can help children focus and complete their work more quickly. Here are five easy ways to create the perfect homework setting using a few simple guidelines.

Fresh berries taste great AND they’re loaded with health benefits, so, what are you waiting for? Whip up these delicious berry desserts for a guilt-free treat that tastes like summer.

Sometimes organized sports for kids get a bad rap because of a perceived emphasis on winning and pressure to attend, but sports are geared towards your child’s development. Here are some reasons why you should consider signing your child up for sport

Big, bold taste and chunky bits of tender clam is the trademark of these authentic clam chowders. These easy home recipes not only taste wonderful, but they actually cost very little to make.

Your fridge smells so bad that every time you open it, waves of foul air welcome you. The good news? Depending on the source you can probably easily deal with it yourself. The bad news? To get rid of the stench, you'll have to get intimate with the i

In need of a pet groomer but not sure how to find the best one for your pet? A great way is to check out the ratings and reviews on YP.ca, but you can also call a few pet groomers in your area and compare their answers to these key questions.

Although the smells coming out of your kitchen can be mouthwatering, occasionally there are some that stick around which aren't so pleasant. If the aroma in your kitchen is overwhelming, here are seven odour-busting tips that really work.

Mother's Day gifts are a special way to celebration mom, but they can also provide fun opportunities for mom to spend time with the kids.

If you’re anticipating a tax refund this year then that’s great news! Here are 7 clever suggestions of what to do with your unexpected cash windfall.

Asthma is a condition that is usually easily managed in children: most parents of children with asthma know how to control certain triggers. But what should you do when your asthmatic child gets a cold? Here's some advice that could help.

What's the point of packing a lunch if your kids won't eat it, right? If you've run into a rut and your children are coming home from school hungry, here are five quick and easy ways to make healthy, kid-friendly lunches they'll love.

Just as exercise, rest, eating well and annual check-ups are key to staying healthy, preventative maintenance on your car will keep it on the road and out of the garage – which in turn will save you money. Here are 7 tips to keep your car in top shap

Deck staining protects your deck from rain, snow and warping from excess moisture, and it also accents the natural beauty of your backyard. Here are a few things to consider when buying wood stain for your deck.

Considering an above-ground swimming pool? Before you dive in, make sure you have a good grasp of the costs involved by reading our Smart Tip on the costs of installing an above-ground pool in Canada.

Many people think of running as one basic exercise, but there are actually many ways you can run to stay in shape. These four exercises will help you strengthen a range of muscles groups.

Allergies are a pain. They strike right when the weather gets nice and you want to be outside, causing itchiness, congestion and other annoying symptoms. Here are four home remedies to help you fight back.