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It’s the middle of winter, and for much of the U.S. and Canada, snow covers the ground and cold temperatures keep us indoors. If you’ve binge-watched every show on Netflix and tried your hand at each new recipe you’ve seen online, then it’s probably time to get outside and participate …

Feel like you’re spending more time at the gas station these past months? It’s not your imagination! Along with the dip in winter temperatures, the fuel efficiency of our cars drops during colder months. Tests show that when temps fall from about 77°F to 20°F, a car’s gas mileage drops …

Is it cold where you are?  Maybe there’s even snow on the ground.  That doesn’t mean the only way to enjoy the great outdoors is atop a pair of skis or a snowboard. Canada and the United States are both home to some of the world’s most spectacular hiking trails, …

Whether you’re in a new relationship, part of a years-old partnership or spectacularly single, everyone has their own feelings about Valentine’s Day. Some people can’t wait to share their love, while others see the day as a poor excuse to buy, buy, buy! Whatever your stance on the holiday, we …

Feeling the chill this winter? Many parts of the USA and Canada just can’t get warm enough! With the frigid temps come higher electric consumption, due to the constant heating in our homes and offices. While investing in long-term, energy-efficient solutions, such as solar and geothermal power, are some of …

Feeling the post-holiday, winter blues? Put some excitement into the snowy season and enjoy all that the cold weather has to offer. Get-away to an eco-friendly winter resort where you can ski, sled, and snowboard and later sit by a cozy fire (with your favorite beverage or roasting marshmallows – …

  After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, most people are ready to reset and accomplish a resolution or two during the new year. While some people might choose to live a healthier lifestyle or start a diet, others might choose to remove the clutter from their lives. …

The holidays are, unfortunately, behind us, school and traffic are back in session, the weather is downright bone chilling, and the start of spring is nowhere in sight. Plus, you’re coming down with a cold…again. If you’re not quite ready to throw in the towel on the next three months …

Sadly, the holiday season has come to an end. But that doesn’t mean the next few months have to be an arduous trudge toward springtime. There’s much to savor during the winter months, including plenty of cozy time at home creating warm, hearty meals that will keep your family feeling …

Our reliance upon electricity – to keep our devices ticking, to keep food cold or frozen, to light our homes and offices and to maintain a hot water supply, among other things – grows with each passing day.  But power outages happen.  And they always seem to hit at the …