While I was away in in Korea during 2013 the basement flooded at the start of the year. I had setup the basement as my apartment with all my stuff when I went overseas in 2010. When we called the insurance company they caused a mess far worse than the flood.I have two sets of bookcases and two end unit shelves. There is also a wall unit with my stereo system, dvds, and other display souvenir items. The insurance company hastily packed everything into boxes, not l...

Commuting in Toronto and suburbs just got easier with the new Presto prepaid fare system. Just like a phone card you buy or top up your card with a balance. The fares are then deducted every time you ride so need to pay by cash and have exact change. Some of the regional transit authorities outside Toronto have discounted fares when you have a Go Ticket from Toronto. In Brampton it is .65 cents compared to a regular bus fare of $3.25. The card will deduct $2.60 i...