Choosing a type of glass for your framed artwork
You’ve chosen your artwork, you’ve picked a frame and labored over multiple mats and… [more]
Save energy and money with LED lights
As a homeowner with many bills to pay and a commitment to helping your environment, you… [more]
Hearing loss affects more people than you think
About ten per cent of Canadians experience hearing loss and it can affect all age groups.… [more]
Summertime alert: Watch your cat for dehydration
It’s easy to know when a dog is hot and thirsty, it pants! But how do you know when… [more]
Safety tips for you pool party
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Tips to keep your pet active
Finding ways to keep your pet active can sometimes be a challenge. Here are some great ideas to keep your pet on the move, rain or shine! Toys can be a pet’s best friend and can keep them busy even when you are not home. Cats will love any toy with … [More...]
Chamber members partnering and networking
Being a member of the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau is a benefit as potential customers perceive that businesses as being reputable and stable. Chamber members also have access to advertising opportunities that other business owners … [More...]
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Great business ideas for the new economy
As the saying goes, when the going gets tough the tough get going. Nowhere is that more true than in the business world and while everyone waits for the economic recovery to kick in, there are still some great opportunities for people looking to start … [More...]
Personalize your look so that it best suits you
Although fashion trends are largely a female domain, there are men out there that take pride in how they look and take the time and care to look their best. Part of this is not only having a personal style or preferences, but also knowing what looks … [More...]
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Working with a specialist after a flood
You’ll need the help of a qualified specialist after you’ve had a flood in your home. Although there are a few specific things that you can do as a homeowner right away like contacting your insurance broker to report the damage, some of the real work to avoid mold and save what you can must start with the clean up contractor that you pick quickly after the flood. Remember that if you leave the clean up process for too long, mold will have … [More...]
Vitamin C – It isn’t just a vitamin
Vitamin C is truly a wonder vitamin and it can help you in ways you never thought possible. From healing wounds to overcoming the effects of premature aging, vitamin C is helping countless people in many ways. People who regularly take natural vitamin C supplements are thought to have healthier DNA as this wonder vitamin helps to repair damaged cells. The cosmetics industry has been slow on introducing this to consumers, but some spas have … [More...]
Saliva dilutes acids in the mouth
The saliva in your mouth is a mixture of water, proteins, electrolytes and mineral elements which all play an important role in your oral health. Saliva attacks the bacteria of dental plaque, neutralizing the acids in your mouth that cause tooth decay and replaces lost minerals from the surface of your teeth Any factors that compromise the production of saliva in your mouth contribute to tooth decay. Saliva dilutes the acid caused by bacteria … [More...]
Make your fireplace more efficient
On average, an operating open wood burning fireplace can be an efficient source of heat, depending on the type of unit and how you burn your wood. However, if you’re not using the fireplace and the damper is left open your home will likely lose heat as warm air from the house escapes through the chimney. There are some simple precautions you can take to ensure you maintain the efficiency of your fireplace. Firstly, when you don’t have a … [More...]
Probiotics and prebiotics
Antibiotics have become the preferred action used to fight an assortment of viruses, killing off bad bacteria. However, frequent or prolonged use of antibiotics can cause viruses to mutate, creating “super bugs” that can survive and even become immune to antibiotics. There is always a new type of flu and there isn’t an antibiotic developed that will effectively combat it. As a result of the availability and convenience of antibiotics to … [More...]