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Home Reno Plans: Value Added Or Value Subtracted?
(NC)Canadians' ongoing love affair with renovating their homes is alive and well, with more than $20 billion being spent every year since the new Millennium.
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Don't Lose Your Cool When Selecting An Air Conditioning Contractor
(NC)The Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada advises consumers to follow these six considerations when hiring an air conditioning contractor:1.
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Can Your Central Air Conditioning System Handle The Summer Heat?
(NC)Do you rely on central air conditioning to make the summer's heat and humidity more bearable? If so, now is the time to ensure that your equipment is in tip-top shape.
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Home Safety Tips: Arm Yourself Against The Threat Of A Break-In
(NC)In 1999, Statistics Canada reported that there were approximately 92,485 break and enters reported to police, however, some of these crimes remained unreported.
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Home Safety Tips For Seniors
(NC)Did you know that in Canada, every day approximately 1000 people celebrate their 50th birthday?As time goes on, more and more Canadians are staying in their homes longer.
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Professional Web Surfer Offers Tricks Of The Trade
Library assistant turned Yahoo! Canada surfer, Kate McCabe shares search tips.(NC)After working as an educational administrator, a library assistant, and a movie reviewer, Kate McCabe admits that her career path took an unexpected turn when...
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Borrowing Children's Products From A Friend, Or Buying Second Hand? Make Sure They're Safe, Says Safe Kids Canada
(NC)Raising children is expensive. More than half of Canadian parents cut costs by borrowing children's products such as car seats from friends and relatives. One third buy used products at second-hand stores or garage sales.But are those...
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Are Your Children At Risk From Products In Your Home? Check This Week, Urges Safe Kids Canada
(NC)Most homes with young children are full of products such as cribs, baby gates, and playpens. Parents naturally think that these products are safe, but this could be a dangerous assumption, says Safe Kids Canada."Some older products...
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Are We There Yet? Study Examines The Family Vacation From Hell
(NC)You've done your research, made your reservations, and packed your bags. You're going to have a wonderful family vacation, right?Think again."Canadian society has created this concept of holidays as the opportunity to build...
Date Posted: August 09, 2003
Getting The Most Out Of Family Vacation Planning
(NC)A recent Travel Activities & Motivation Survey indicates that 77 per cent of Canadians cited rest, relaxation and recuperation as the most commonly sought out experiences during a vacation.
Date Posted: August 09, 2003