Make Your Outdoor Space More Functional
In many parts of Canada, patio season is coming fairly soon. In others (namely BC), it’s already a! If you enjoy sitting out on your deck relaxing, barbecuing, shooting the breeze with friends, listening to music, or whatever, click on through for a few ideas on how to make your outdoor space more functional. With some of the ideas you’ll find here drawing you outside, you may never want to enter your home again!
What you should do if you lose your phone
Smartphones are more than cool tech toys and tools. For many of us, they are a lifeline to our personal and work lives, an extension of our brains which have our schedules, contacts, photos, videos and music that’s close to our hearts. Here are the steps to take if you lose your phone.
How to properly size your air conditioner
An air conditioner will be your favourite home appliance when the temps start to soar, but choosing the right size and BTU is very important.
How to Create an Epic Vegan BBQ
I like to host parties, but I’m realizing that I have to add vegan options to the appetizers I serve. Since summer calls for BBQ, here are some vegan recipes that will earn star status on the grill.
Energy boosting dorm room snacks: Shelly’s Friday Favourites
It's stressful getting set up for back to school, and it can be tempting to just eat whatever is in front of you. With these dorm room snack recipes you'll be set to make a quick, healthy snack whenever you're feeling hungry.
5 ways a tablet can save your sanity on a summer...
The minivan was a big win for families undertaking the annual summer vacation road trip. A close second place is a heck of a lot cheaper: the tablet. Here are five ways a tablet can save your sanity on a summer vacation road trip.
The Soundboard: Picking Your Studio Monitors
The goal of a studio monitor is to represent audio in the most accurate, uncoloured form it can. That being said, all speakers colour sound to some degree. Monitor speakers are designed to be as flat as possible whereas it’s assumed that consumer or Hi-Fi speakers enhance aspects of the frequency spectrum. A pair of monitor speakers are going to be your best friend. Regardless of whether you record, edit, mix or master audio, your studio monitors will determine how well your work translates to … well, pretty well everything else out there: car audio systems, TV’s, headphones and earbuds.
Shelly’s Friday Favourites – Cut down on carbs with Spaghetti Squash...
Welcome to my life spaghetti squash! Actually, I’ve been creating spaghetti squash recipes for quite some time now. When I discovered how the golden squash will turn into noodlelike strands when you bake it, we were off to the races. It has a light flavor, so it basically blends in well with whatever sauce you’ve picked for it.
Just bought a skincare device? Here’s how to set it up...
Learn how to set up your skincare device for first-time use, from charging and cleaning to safety checks and getting started.
Kid-friendly summer recipes everyone will love: Shelly’s Friday Favourites
Just because you’re a grown up doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy summer like kids do. Here are a few kid-friendly recipes you can make as a meal for the entire family.