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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Hazy Film on Car Windows

By Reena Nerbas Homemade Teak Oil Dear Reena, What are the ingredients of ‘homemade’ teak oil? I need to make a new supply for my teak furniture. Ruth Dear Ruth, Teak is beautiful and durable and requires very little care. In fact many experts recommend nothing other than a damp cloth for regular dusting, and…

February 2, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

By Reena Nerbas Dead Mouse Smell Dear Reena, How can I get rid of the gross stink of dead mice in a vehicle? A mechanic was asked to locate any nests or dead mice and he said he couldn’t find any. I’ve tried baking soda and charcoal briquettes. Sarah Hi Sarah, Are you sure…

January 26, 2015
Quick tips to run your fireplace and furnace safely

While we’re still depending on our furnaces and fireplaces to keep us warm, here are a few safety fast-facts to keep top of mind, courtesy of Enbridge Gas Distribution: For your fireplace: • Be careful near your fireplace – the glass window and ceramic surfaces stay hot long after the fireplace has been turned off.…

January 23, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Fabric Softner

By Reena Nerbas Hazy Car Windows Dear Reena, There is a hazy film that covers the windows of my car. I have washed them with window cleaners but the film always comes back. What can I use to end this? Jeannine Dear Jeannine, Many car experts use rubbing alcohol to shine car windows. However,…

January 19, 2015
Millarville Horticulture Club ~ Weeds and Teas

Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We also organise a bus trip and a plant sale in June. February 10 we will be viewing and ordering from seed cataloges at the Millarville Church house at 7:30 pm. Bring your…

January 17, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Using up Candy Canes

By Reena Nerbas Removing wax from fabric Dear Reena, One of my daughter’s winter gloves has melted wax on it. It is made with nylon fabric and has faux fur trim on the edge. I don’t want to wash it in the machine. How can I remove the wax? Celeste Dear Celeste, Soak the glove…

January 12, 2015
Millarville Horticulture Club ~ Seed Catalogues

Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. For our February 10 meeting the club members will be bringing their favourite seed catalogues and placing a bulk order to save on the…

January 9, 2015
What’s Garbage and What’s Recycling: Okotoks Has an App for That!

Never miss your garbage collection again! Okotoks continues to be a leader in environmental sustainability by continuing to explore innovative waste management practices and by encouraging residents and businesses to reduce the amount of waste being sent to the landfill. Download the Mobile App here – available for Android or Apple devices

January 8, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Deep Fried Turkey

By Reena Nerbas Faded Granite Sink Dear Reena, We have a seven year old Sil Granite sink. Its color has really faded. Before it was a very matt black now it is a very faded black with white smears streaks. We used a color enhancer product provided when I bought the sink. I have used…

January 5, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Honey Power

By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Spot on Leather Chair Dear Reena, I own a beautiful black leather chair that I somehow got a drop of nail polish or superglue on. I am not sure which it is. Do you have a solution in your magic bag that will work on either? – Terrie Dear Terrie, Although…

January 5, 2015
LED Lights Aren’t Just For The Holidays!

By Ian Andrew, Greener Ideal We’re currently in that period when many people are taking down their holiday decorations. But while most of the modern Christmas lights now use LEDs, the most eco-friendly lighting option available, many don’t consider that this is something that should be used in their household outside of the holiday season. The…

January 4, 2015
The Best Green Technology for Future Homes

By Jennifer Moore, Greener Ideal Global warming, toxic waste, pollution, illness all are tell-tale signs of a rapidly deteriorating world. That’s exactly the reason why we should all do our part and implement new products and technologies that are green and eco-friendly. Sure – if we are thinking of remodeling or building a home, we can…

December 31, 2014
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: “Green” Clean Your Drains

By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Drains Dear Reena, I want to know the best way to clean my drains. Thanks, Donna Dear Donna, In a jar combine 2 tbsp. cream of tartar, one quarter cup baking soda and 1 tsp. salt. Drop in the drain, chase with boiling water. Repeat as necessary. Or pour half cup salt down…

December 29, 2014
Holiday Smile Courtesy of the Gentleman Plumbers

CALGARY/CNW/ – “Operation Holiday Smile” strikes again as the Gentlemen Plumbers donated their time and a brand new furnace to a family in need. Throughout the month of December, the technicians have been giving free plumbing services to families across Alberta. This was a major project for Action Auger as they have never given away…

December 28, 2014
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. recalls KEURIG® MINI Plus Brewers

Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Affected products Keurig® MINI Plus brewer, model number K10 (previously identified as model number B31), manufactured between December 2009 and July 2014 Product description This recall involves the Keurig® MINI Plus brewer, model number K10 (previously…

December 27, 2014