Orleans - Lifestyle

Cousin Clyde leaves a shining impression

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - The first time I ever laid eyes on my cousin Clyde from Regina was when I was about eight-years-old, and he was already a young man in his early 20's.

It was his clothes which eventually found their way to our farm in Renfrew County in the hand-me-down box Aunt Lizzie sent with regularity.

I certainly didn't expect him to look ...

Keep this useful guide to pan sizes

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - Baking pans come in more than two dozen different pan shapes and sizes, and knowing their equivalent volume in measuring cups can often come in handy.

If you've increased or reduced the size of a recipe, you may have to calculate what pan size you'll need to use as a substitute.

The following are some of the more common sizes ...

Make birthdays special with Asian-inspired burgers

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleWhether turning three or 93, burgers on the barbecue are a favourite for nearly every Canadian celebrating a birthday during the summer months. Though many families turn to traditional beef burgers during these annual celebrations, this year, break out of the ordinary and open the possibilities by surprising the birthday boy or girl ...

Sprucing up your home on a budget

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleHome remodeling, especially room "makeovers," are on the increase, as many of today's homeowners are looking for ways to improve their surroundings, but at the right price.

Nothing dates a room like an out-of-style, worn or stained floor. And some of today's flooring is easy and quick to install and a great way to stretch decorating ...

Make your rental your own

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleApproximately one third of Canadians are renters, and while many find wonderful dwellings that suit their needs, not all rental properties reflect one's sense of style.

"There are many easy and cost-efficient changes that Canadian renters can make to their rental properties to make their spaces feel more like home," says Lauren ...

Eliminate irritating paint odours

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - (MS) Painting a room can give it a face-lift in a day. While painting can have many appealing benefits, one of the project's pitfalls is the odour left behind. This can leave homeowners wondering how to reduce paint smells in the home.

The advancements of paint have led to many varieties of low-odour paints. However, even the ...

Take dorm design by storm this year

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - For college and university students, post-secondary education is an experience that is both scary and exciting, especially if they will be living in "rez."

Decorating a cookie-cutter dorm room can present some challenges, but is a rewarding endeavour that will create a personalized space where students can live, work and ...

Sold it once and bought it twice

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - Back in 1970, Ken Lalonde of Tilbury, Ontario, was married for a couple of years with a good job, a new car and a house with a garage. That's when the bug hit him to find an old car.

"On a bright Saturday in September," Ken recalls, "my wife and I began driving around looking for one. Just ten miles out of Tilbury beside Meyers' ...

Separate fuel facts from fiction

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleAccording to a new Angus Reid survey, over one-third of Canadians asked don't realize the benefits to their vehicle engine just by selecting a high-quality gasoline, and nearly one-third don't bother to seek out the correct grade of gasoline as recommended by their vehicle's manufacturer.

Here are a few useful fuel facts that can ...

Get the most from cabin air filter

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleAccording to an industry study, 95 percent of vehicle owners are concerned about air quality inside their car.

Taking it a step further, beyond helping to keep the cabin air clean and allergen levels low, did you know that a cabin air filter also helps protect and maintains optimal performance of the vehicle's heating and air ...

Keep a pet safe in the car

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - (MS) People love their pets. They dress them up, organize their birthday parties and often bring their cats or dogs along on errands and road trips. But a well-meaning pet parent could be putting their companion at risk.

While many pet owners know not to keep their dog or cat locked in a car with the windows shut even for a short ...

Recognizing black dog syndrome

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - (MS) Dogs living in shelters await the chance to be adopted by loving families. Black dogs in general tend to be harder to place because of people's misperceptions about them. These dogs are often the last to find homes, if they do at all.

The problem is so common, adoption professionals have dubbed it "black dog ...