Recognizing natural gas leaks
When it comes to natural gas safety, it’s important to know how to recognize the warning signs of a natural gas leak both inside and outside your home and then …
Are your trees making you vulnerable to hazard? Time to trim?
Trees add beauty, shade and value to our homes but it’s important for homeowners to keep their trees from growing too close to power lines and other electrical equipment. Here’s …
Beware of Electrical and Natural Gas Dangers during Flooding
Many Manitobans have experienced basement flooding. During the spring thaw and throughout the summer, take precautions to stay safe if water threatens your lower level. In a flood situation both …
Winter Power Outage Safety
If the lights go out this winter… Winter is unpredictable and storms can disrupt electrical service without warning. Your power may be off for a few hours or, in extreme …
Carbon Monoxide in the Home
Is it the flu or is it your flue? Many of the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning have people thinking they are suffering from a common flu. However exposure …
Air Quality in the Home
By Kim Kennett Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Clean air in our home, and hence, good air quality, is important to everyday health. A …
Mice: Prevention and Control
By Millie Reynolds, Home Economist Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Preventing mice from taking residence in or around your home requires constant vigilance and …
Bed Bugs are Making a Comeback
By Liz Delahey, Home Economist Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Bed bugs were fairly common pests in the 1900s but after the Second World …
Making house decisions: To renovate or to buy?
By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc Perhaps like me, you’ve spent much of your winter thinking about this question, perusing houzz.com, getting quotes from contractors, dreaming, stressing, meeting with your financial institution …
Home Economics: a Winner in Challenging Times
by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec. Once a year, Professional Home Economists from across Ontario come together for a weekend of business, professional development, networking and fun. This year, the events take …