Shipping containers have one major con that is common with many manufactured homes – they are extremely cost effective. Even the largest containers can be purchased for less than a new home would cost, depending on the location and intended use. While the containers may not have all of the ...
This article is about making container gardens that stay green through the snow. It’s about cheating winter of its prize by not deserting our front yards to it. Yes, Ontario, you can container garden in the dead of winter, even here. To extend the gardening season through the winter, we...
It is only during the last five years that Canadian cities have begun to develop formal programs to protect the public's health from the effects of summertime heat. Toronto's (Ontario) Hot Weather Response Plan followed recommendations from advisory committees for seniors and for the homeless. ...