Featuring tips and videos from local experts in Georgina
You’ve chosen your artwork, you’ve picked a frame and labored over multiple mats and now you’re done, right? Wrong! Now you have to decide what type of glass you would like to protect your investment. Types of glass When deciding on a type of glass for your artwork, you have many options to choose from. [...]
Being a member of the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau is a benefit as potential customers perceive that businesses as being reputable and stable. Chamber members also have access to advertising opportunities that other business owners may not. The Georgina Chamber of Commerce considers networking to be an important aspect of doing [...]
On average, an operating open wood burning fireplace can be an efficient source of heat, depending on the type of unit and how you burn your wood. However, if you’re not using the fireplace and the damper is left open your home will likely lose heat as warm air from the house escapes through the [...]
An eclectic room can say a lot about your personality. If you have many different tastes or lots of pieces that don’t match, don’t worry about changing your style. Mixing different styles or furniture from different time periods can make your home look uniquely your own. Just be careful not to go overboard with too [...]
If you’re already fortunate enough to own precious gemstones or metals, learning how to care for them is essential. Despite the reputation certain materials may have for being virtually indestructible or maintenance-free, you can get a longer life and maintain an enhanced, like-new appearance for your jewellery simply by learning a few quick tips. Sam [...]
As a musician you’d be hard pressed to find a greater reward than jamming with friends. The first time a song is played through in its entirety is a moment that never fails to draw smiles. Getting there – having everyone on the same page, bringing something valuable to the table – isn’t always an [...]
So you are a new pool owner but managing to keep that thing clean and running properly is a lot more work then you thought. Nobody wants to get caught setting up an impromptu swim session only to realize that underneath your solar blanket the water has taken a turn for the worse. Why even [...]
Sometimes a hotel room just isn’t enough. If you would like the benefit of more space on your vacation, you may want to consider a vacation rental. The benefits of a vacation rental The obvious benefit is space. Instead of one often tiny room, you can have access to an entire condo or house. If [...]
When you’re looking for a retirement community, either for yourself or for a loved one, you want to make sure that there are lots of fun and social options available on site. These can be fitness- or health-based, related to learning and intellectual growth, or based in spirituality. In fact, the more varied the options [...]
After a long winter there’s nothing like being able to finally throw open the windows once again and enjoy the fresh breezes and sunshine. The change in season also tends to make homeowners eager to tidy up and freshen their indoor environment. But everyone’s idea of the essential components of a thorough spring cleaning differ. [...]
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