Mariah Maynes

What do you do when you’re faced with the choice between spending a winter day on horseback or on the slopes? If you’re Skijor Canada founder Sam Mitchell, you combine them. Mitchell’s love of horses and après-ski long predates the foundation of Skijor Canada. “I’ve spent most of my life with horses,” she said. “Growing up in rural British Columbia and Alberta, finding ways to have fun in winter was part of the deal, and pulling friends around behind a horse was one of them.

At their start, home renovation projects often feel daunting—especially when you’ll be installing something fragile like tiles on your bathroom floor. But while it is time-consuming, the process isn’t nearly as challenging as it might seem; special attention does need to be paid. Bathrooms are high‑moisture environments, so proper tile installation is critical to protecting your home’s structure.

A few blades of grass poking into your flower bed might look like a minor cosmetic issue, but it’s usually the first sign of a slow takeover. Once grass gets a foothold, it can siphon off water, steal nutrients, and block sunlight from the plants you actually want to keep—while making an otherwise well‑maintained garden look neglected. The difference between a couple of stray sprouts and a full invasion comes down to timing: ignore it too long and the grass will outcompete your flowers and shrubs.