Digitizing old photos and home videos
Save prints, slides, negatives and VHS tapes before they fade.
Author: johndexter0
Getting rid of it in the GTA: recycle, donate or drop off
Where paint, electronics, batteries, furniture and hazardous stuff should go.
Spring bike tune-up checklist
What a tune-up covers, what you can check yourself, and when to book.
Shoe repair: give good shoes a second life
Resoling, heels, stretching and winter care, so your favourite pair lasts years.
Tailoring 101: what’s worth altering
Easy wins, hard jobs, and how to get the most from a tailor visit.
Phone screen repair: original vs. third-party parts
What changes with each kind of screen, and what to ask before you hand over your phone.
How to talk to a mechanic (and not get upsold)
Describe the problem well, get it in writing, and know which repairs can wait.
Getting a Safety Standards Certificate in Ontario
What the safety inspection checks, when you need one, and how to avoid a surprise fail.
Winter tires in Ontario: what to know before the first snow
When to switch, what to buy, storage, and the insurance discount most people forget to ask for.
Fix it or replace it? A simple rule for everyday stuff
Tod’s rule of thumb for deciding whether a repair is worth it, from phones to fridges.