How To Take Great Photos Of A Group Of People
Taking great photos of a group is one of the trickiest of photographic feats. Here are some tips to help you get a better shot every time.
Protect your tech during thunderstorm season
Summer is the favourite season for many people, but in parts of Canada summer also means thunder, lightning and severe weather. That can be bad news for delicate electronics like computers, TVs and game consoles. Summer is also a peak demand time for electricity and that can lead to power brownouts and blackouts. Throw construction in the mix—another source of summer power outages—and it makes sense to take measures that ensure your gear isn’t damaged or offline when you really need it. Here’s how to protect your tech during thunderstorm season.
How to create southern BBQ, right in your own backyard
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.
How to add more technology into your home
No matter how much you deny it, technology is a very crucial part of our lives. It can be a fun part of it too. During Smart Home month in October, you're going to learn all about a lot of exciting products and home automation "systems," both physical and through software partners. Take a look at some of the exciting and fun tech you can add to your home from the avid DIYer to the practical gardener.
Tips to improve your photography using a drone
Shooting photographs with a drone can be incredibly rewarding. Here are some tips to help you get the most from your time in the skies.
Food trends for 2015 on Shelly’s Friday Favourites
We’ve said goodbye to all things kale and hello to cauliflower, given up on the cronut and opened our ovens to the southern buttermilk biscuit. Thanks to the latest food trends, menus this year are going to be seriously delicious. Here are a few recipes you can try at home to tap into what’s hot in food for 2015.
Get the perfect pizza-for-one with a Cuisinart toaster oven
The Cuisinart Steam & Convection Toaster Oven offers everything your typical toaster oven does with the added bonus of steam which allows it to make the perfect pizza sized just right for one.
How to edit smartphone photos on your phone
Smartphones are supercomputers with multi-core processors, superb graphics capabilities, and vivid touchscreens, which makes them ideal for digital editing and retouching.
Spring home remodel projects: the living room
There is something almost magical about that first Saturday of the year when you wake up late, open your curtains and windows to let the glorious sunshine and fresh air in, and realize that spring has officially sprung. I immediately associated my acknowledgement of spring with the need to clean, re-organize, and refresh my home, beginning with the living room. So with my “spring refresh” hat on, here are my plans for the next month or so—plans that you can easily incorporate into your own spring living room refresh.
How to stay motivated to stick to your exercise routine
Sticking to your exercise routine can be so difficult at times, but there are some great tips, techniques and gadgets to help keep you on track. Read on to see what can help you stay motivated to stay your healthiest.