In many parts of Canada, we brag about how high our snowbanks are, such as, “The snowbanks are so high in Toronto that I can finally clean out the eaves troughs without a ladder.” 🙂 However, the folks from the beautiful Canadian province of Nova Scotia, know their snow, and apparently they have plenty of […]
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A chimney fire is a frightening experience that affects roughly 110 families per week during the cold, winter months. However, according to Chadwicks.ie, Ireland’s building materials experts, chimney fires are hazards that can be easily avoided thanks to the following chimney safety tips—including a reminder to get your chimney regularly and professionally inspected, indoor hearth fire and burning precautions, […]
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Ah, the stocking. Some people rip into it as soon as they come down the stairs on Christmas morning, while others wait until they’ve opened their other gifts—so it’s kind of like a dessert. Speaking of which, many times you find items in your stocking that are sweet, like chocolate bars. However, it’s pretty tempting […]
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If you’re anything like me, you approach winter with dread. Pure and utter dread. I dread the cold. I dread the snow and slush. I dread driving on slippery roads. And I dread layering up in 10-pounds of outerwear just to leave my house. Unfortunately, I live smack dab in the middle of Southwestern, Ontario, […]
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December 21 will mark the 2016 winter solstice (or Yule). This annual astronomical phenomenon lands on the shortest day and the longest night of the year. To many the winter solstice is considered a “turning of the year”, which is often celebrated as daylight hours begin to increase. Basically, many who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) […]
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Most people are able to battle the common cold and flu on their own with a little help from their immune system. Just be mindful, that these sneaky habits can actually hinder immune health making it more difficult to recover from an illness.
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