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For most Canadians, the first days of summer signal rest, relaxation and easy living, but for police forces across the country, soaring temperatures often mean heightened crime. Violence and aggression tend to rise with the temperatures, but this seasonal spike in crime could soon be a thing of the past with new advances in technology.

Much of the fun when building a dream home is our chance to be really romantic – and really smart – at the same time.

With the condo market booming across the country, millions of Canadians are making the switch from traditional houses to convenient, and often affordable, urban living. While the condo life can be perceived as hassle-free and simple, many Canadians are lacking knowledge in one specific area: condominium insurance.

Gone are the days when the laundry room was tucked in a dark, dusty corner of the basement. Today's busy families are creating functional, beautiful utility rooms that make doing chores like folding and ironing clothes enjoyable and even relaxing. But if you're thinking about redoing your space, where do you start? Delta Faucet offers the following tips to help you create a laundry room you'll relish spending time in.

Canadians are home-aesthetic obsessed. Count the number of shows providing tips for sprucing up the aesthetic elements of a home; from interior design, to renovation and landscaping overhauls. But what about the inner workings of the house – the work horses who keep the air cool and the water warm and flowing? And age, do you know how old your furnace is, your air conditioner, when they had their last maintenance performed? If you can't recall the last maintenance visit for either, it's probably

According to design experts, most Yuppie trendsetters these days are not remodeling their bathrooms on the basis of resale value. The new attitude seems to be "why relocate when you can renovate." This trend, as a result, has sparked a new movement towards personalized luxurious and sensuous bathroom spaces.

Summer is short – especially in Canada – so get out and enjoy the sun and warm weather with road trips and outdoor activities. But before you hit the road, some simple planning can help ensure your car runs properly and that you are prepared to handle any unexpected issues.

Being environmentally conscious is becoming a priority for many Canadians - most choose options such as taking public transit, car pooling, or driving hybrid vehicles. However, there are still many who have not switched over from using gas powered yard tools, such as lawn mowers, to cleaner options. According to Statistics Canada, gas-powered lawn equipment releases approximately 80,000 tonnes of emissions in Canada every year, using 151 million litres of gasoline.

Father's Day is almost here and it's time to celebrate all the dads out there by sprucing up dad's domain - the garage. So this year, give dad the gift of a garage makeover. Not only will dad love having an enviable garage, mom will appreciate having everything in its proper place.

When an emergency seizure strikes it can be extremely dangerous for the patient who suffers from epilepsy. Time is definitely of the essence. The longer an emergency seizure goes untreated, the more likely the risk of brain injury.