In our often unpredictable southern Ontario climate, there are many who will not switch tires as temperatures begin to drop and then again as new growth appears on trees and things start to warm up. Why is that? We already know tires are probably one of the most important safety features of your chosen method of transportation. Yet something so obvious is often blithely ignored. Can we make our vehicles even safer during the winter … [Read more...]
Regardless of what the calendar says, spring begins with the first lifting of the barbecue lid and evening of irresistible aromas filling the neighbourhood. Whether you’re an occasional, fair-weather griller or a year-round barbecue master, choosing the right gas grill for your needs should be a careful selection process. Size The number of people you intend to grill for will help determine the right size barbecue for you. While regular … [Read more...]
Purchasing a vacuum can be a significant investment for your home. So when the time comes to buy one, it is important to consider certain factors so you enjoy your vacuum cleaner for many years to come. Here are some things to think about: Health - If you have allergies or asthma, you need a vacuum cleaner with the ability to remove allergens from the environment without stirring them up. Ensure your new vacuum has a true HEPA filter, with the … [Read more...]
HEPA is a type of filter on certain vacuums that can trap larger amounts of extremely small particles that other vacuum cleaners would recirculate back into the air or carpets in your home. Nowadays, a significant amount of vacuum cleaners come equipped with HEPA filters and there is always speculation around whether it is needed or not. HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air. A HEPA filter is a type of mechanical air filter that works … [Read more...]
Most of us do not; we take our tires for granted and really only look at them if there is a problem. Improper tire pressure is by far the most frequent cause of unsatisfactory tire performance or even dangerous consequences. Pressure which is too low will cause tires to overheat, especially at high speeds and will greatly increase the chance of suffering a blowout. Conversely, too much pressure will, at the very least, cause the ride to be … [Read more...]
Chances are you have heard about tire speed ratings. But what exactly are speed ratings and what do they mean to you? Tire speed ratings are simply the maximum amount of kilometres per hour a tire is rated to handle. In North America, these ratings are listed on the sidewall of all tires. It is important to note that tire manufacturers do not advise people to exceed the legal speed limit, no matter what the tire's speed rating may be. The … [Read more...]
When an electronic device breaks down, you might be inclined to try to fix it yourself; but just because you took that one tech class in high school doesn’t exactly qualify you as an electrician. In fact, sometimes attempting to fix electronics can potentially make the problem worse. The last thing you’d want is to lose the device entirely and have to purchase a new one. It’s both time consuming and costly, so save yourself the time and … [Read more...]