Out of sight, out of mind – it isn’t always a good thing. When it comes to your basement, it’s easy to stuff junk down there without really noticing how fast it can accumulate. Before you know it, you’re carving a path just to get from one end to the other. With nooks...
Thanks to Mayor Jim Watson, August 18th will go down in history as Tragically Hip Day. Canadian Tire Centre will house the musical legends at 8:30 PM today, in front of 19,000 lucky fans. Gord Downie, lead singer of The Hip was diagnosed with an aggressive brain...
Summer is a time where it’s easy to recognize and embrace the beauty of the environment around us, so why not make a commitment to the environment by doing what you can for it, no matter where you go? Since summer is often a time for travelling to new and exciting...
We all want a clean home. From daily cleanup to weekly vacuum to monthly scrubbing, we do whatever it takes to get the job done. When it comes to cleaning, many of us use store-bought cleaners and detergents because they’re convenient and advertised as effective....
Environmentally conscious homeowners are becoming more and more enlightened about the benefits of recycling. But when you’re the only one in a household who cares about making a difference, a large percentage of potentially recyclable materials could be going to the...
You can save money and cut down on the amount of kitchen waste that is thrown in the garbage by adding composting to your backyard gardening approach. Consider making your own highly enriched garden soil with organic compost – a process that is simple, tremendously...
Removing unwanted junk and clutter from your house is a great way to create more space and help you feel more relaxed in your home. It’s easy to fall into the trap of throwing your old items into a junk room and forgetting about it – out of sight, out of mind. Until,...
If you have to navigate through magazine piles to reach the living room, use your dining room table as knickknack storage, and can’t open the spare bedroom because piles of clothes are in the way, then there is an excellent chance that you need to take serious...
Spring cleaning can mean more than taking care of the main house. It may also be a smart idea to tackle your garage, as well. Of course, for most of us, this isn’t the most appealing idea in the world. Chances are, your garage is packed from floor to ceiling with...
There are many reasons why homeowners in Ottawa can benefit from renting a junk removal bin. If you are undergoing home renovations, it’s an easy way to haul away construction debris, old windows, that broken toilet, and other large and unwieldy items that are a...
