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With all this stormy B.C. weather we've been getting it has definitely been soup weather, and when it comes to homemade soups, Vitamix has you covered. You can puree your soup and heat it all in one go. Read on to find out all Vitamix can do, and test out a great tomato soup recipe.

Did you know there’s a difference between BBQing and grilling? You can grill a burger or hot dog in under 10 minutes, but when you want true Southern BBQ flavour, you need to use wood chips and a slow cooking process. Read on for some great Southern BBQ recipes you can make on your grill this year.

Are you a light sleeper? Are you perhaps a light sleeper but you just don’t realize it? I’ve been battling sleep problems off and on for the past year. Despite going to sleep earlier and spending longer in bed, I would wake up feeling as though I hadn’t slept at all. Read on to find out how a wearable fixed my sleep issues and what it can help do for you.

Everyone uses their PCs differently. Some users employ multiple monitors to segregate various applications and windows as well as have some dedicated space for running email or social media applications. Some users with only one display can use virtual desktops to be more productive.

Camping is fun. But with kids, you need to be prepared for everything; from being able to comfortably change diapers, to protecting them from the elements, and keeping older kids from getting bored. Here’s some great gear worth bringing along with you to the camp site.

Cleaning your washer and dryer regularly will ensure your appliances are running at their full potential, and will probably save you money on your electric bill too. There will be less having to re-wash laundry and shorter drying time. Read on to see how you can keep both your washer and dryer clean.

Have you ever thought about encrypting the data on your PC? What exactly is encryption? These questions and more will be answered; come find out inside why you should encrypt the data on your PC today.

Sometimes the very power source that runs your computer can destroy it. Even small electrical surges can damage computers and a large one can completely fry a PC or even cause electronics to catch fire. Here’s how you protect your PC from becoming a power surge casualty.

In the final installment of the “Setting up a Smart Home” series, we’re going to take a look at turning your smart home into a daily money saver through the use of smart thermostats. While you can save a few bucks here and there by turning the heat down once in a while, smart thermostats can help you put an actual system together so that you don’t have to do as much guesswork. Some adapt to your heating needs while some use your current location to set away settings. There’s one that even compares your power usage to your own city’s current energy prices to sell you what you’re saving in Near Real Time. Find out more about these thermostats by reading onward.