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June 2013 - Issue 71
Summer Gardening Tips
This Summer, we're likely going to have a few days of extended heat. Here are 3 tips to keep your lawn or garden thriving without driving your water bill to new heights. Read Issue 71

May 2013 - Issue 70
Composting - Reducing Your Footprint
Canadians have one of the biggest ecological footprints per capita in the world. As a resource rich country, we have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future health of our country and our community. Composting is one way we can help. Read Issue 70

April 2013 - Issue 69
Spring Cleaning Solutions
Springtime is a refreshing time of renewal. This is the time of year when we put the long winter behind us. It's the time of year when we start spending more time outside. Read Issue 69

March 2013 - Issue 68
Keys to a Healthy Diet
This year, before you file your taxes, make sure that you're taking full advantage of all the deductions that you can. Read Issue 68

February 2013 - Issue 67
Get Set for Taxes
This year, before you file your taxes, make sure that you're taking full advantage of all the deductions that you can. Read Issue 67

January 2013 - Issue 66
Into the Cloud
In our last issue for 2012, we talked about how you can back up precious holiday photos or important warranty, medical or career information Read Issue 66

December 2012 - Issue 65
Back it Up
With the holiday season upon us, there'll be plenty of photo opportunities and more than one occasion that you'll want to record. It might be a long overdue family get-together or your child's first Christmas concert. Read Issue 65

November 2012 - Issue 64
Body Detox
Detox is short for detoxification and it's something that our bodies do as a normal process. It's actually one of the most basic automatic functions to eliminate and neutralize toxins in our body's systems. Read Issue 64

October 2012 - Issue 63
Every Bit Counts
If you could save an extra 10% each year, what would you do with it? Put it towards an exotic summer vacation? Invest it in RRSPs? Or maybe use it to pay down your mortgage? Read Issue 63

September 2012 - Issue 62
Home Inspections - Not Just for Buyers
We often consider a home inspection to be an important step for a homebuyer, but a pre-listing inspection has many benefits for a home seller. Here we've listed just a few of them. To learn more contact a Registered Home Inspector in your area. Read Issue 62

August 2012 - Issue 61
Home Inspections
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to enlist the services of a professional home inspector. You can find a list of Registered Home Inspectors on the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) website Read Issue 61

July 2012 - Issue 60
Carpet Care 101
The flooring in your home is one of the more significant purchases that you will make as a homeowner. Though hard surface flooring like laminates are widely used in housing, carpets are still a main flooring material in most Canadian homes. Read Issue 60

June 2012 - Issue 59
It's Summer!
Before you know it, the kids will be out of school and it's time for summer vacation. Whatever you have planned for summer vacation this year, here are some helpful summer travel tips. Read Issue 59