Options for Reducing Your Debts
By Judy Hannah, Home Economist Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Being faced with debts can be an overwhelming situation but, while there is rarely …
Outdoor safety for do-it-yourself projects
Updated April 2020 The weather is warm, the birds are out and it’s a great time to take on some outdoor projects. Before you build that new deck, shed, tree …
Don’t get caught in the dark – label your electrical panel
Can you read the labels on your electrical panel? It’s important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work …
Tips for Using Common Food Bank Finds
Stretching food budgets and using foods donated from food banks comes second nature to many responsible for feeding children and adults in community organizations. But even the best of us …
Electrical safety in the kitchen
Updated April 2020 The saying “too many cooks in the kitchen” may ring true with more people currently staying at home. Grocery stores are experiencing an increased demand for baking …
Protect your home from Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is “the silent killer” — colourless, odourless and tasteless gas you won’t be able to detect on your own. If you have a carbon monoxide detector, a beep …
Boating, fishing or swimming this summer? Know the deadly risks around dams
Near a generating station the water may seem calm. But below the surface are powerful currents that can drag you to the bottom. And that’s just one of the dangers …
Nutrition Tips For Travelers
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Whether you are flying, driving, taking a bus, boat or plane, it is likely that you will be eating …
Click Before You Dig, Drill or Excavate
Updated May 2020 At this time of year many Manitoba homeowners are itching to get outside to begin working in their yards. If you’re among this group and if you’re planning …
What to do if You Encounter a Downed Power Line
Do you know what to do if you encounter a downed power line? Picture it. There’s a winter storm and snow and ice has built up on the road, trees …
