On the first of many days of the latest water restrictions in Alberta’s largest city, Calgarians managed to stay under the requested threshold. A news release says daily water ...

Though products are getting flimsier, policy professional Kat George says that as a consumer, you still have rights ...

Save money (and the landfill) by trying these super simple solutions to revitalize everything from your running shoes to rain jackets.

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When Jonathan Reeves left for work one morning in September 2023 and asked his wife to call a plumber to fix their boiler, he never thought it would end with his family held to ransom. Jonathan, 43, ...

Homeownership comes with many surprises — including the sheer number of filters that need to be cleaned, changed or otherwise maintained. Maintenance checklists abound, but they can be ...

When you buy a more expensive item, you will often enjoy better performance. For example, a more expensive refrigerator may keep your food fresher longer, so you’re throwing out less spoiled food. It ...

IBC said the combination of heavy rain, an existing snowpack and frozen ground increases the risk of localized flooding, particularly for homes and basements where water has limited avenues to drain.

Laboratory analysis revealed that eight samples tested positive for total coliform or E. coli.

Most of us treat our dryer like a household workhorse, tossing in wet loads without a second thought and walking away. It is ...

Many of today’s grandparents had parents or grandparents who lived through the Great Depression. They adopted many of the frugal living tips they learned and passed them on to their own children.