Lilia Carone

Sometimes, trying to save a few bucks backfires. That’s what happened when I decided to install blinds in my home a few years ago. I went with the cheapest installer I could find, and it was an unwise decision. The blinds were crooked, the installation was sloppy, and I ended up spending more time fixing

Everyone knows I always try to find the best deals, especially when it comes to big events like weddings. But the one time I helped my cousin with hers, she went all out on a florist she was confident was the right choice, based solely on their Pinterest. When the big day arrived, the bridal

Last year, I was organizing a fundraiser for a dog shelter, and I decided to paint some posters to promote the event. I went to a big box paint store downtown, and let me tell you, it was like trying to herd cats… but with paint. The staff was about as helpful as a wet

My backyard was a disaster. It was a patchy, weed-infested wasteland that my dogs treated like their personal mud pit. Determined to create a haven for my pups, I walked into a landscape supply store, ready to get some pet-friendly mulch. Unfortunately, I was met with a dismissive salesperson who couldn’t tell a cedar chip

I love finding a good deal, especially when it comes to car parts or scrap metal. But I once went to a place downtown looking for a transmission piece for my car, and it was like stepping into a junkyard from a horror movie. The parts were all rusted, the prices were outrageous, and the

Okay, so I’m a firm believer in professional development. So, when I signed up for a web design conference in Calgary, I was excited. But, oh my gosh, the experience was a complete disaster. The venue was cramped, the Wi-Fi was worse than dial-up, and the coffee was lukewarm and tasted more like bitter water

I remember when I sank into the plush chair at a trendy downtown salon with high hopes for my manicure. Little did I know my pampering experience would turn into a nail care nightmare.  The polish was done sloppily, with uneven acrylic nail lengths that made my hands look more like a DIY disaster. Since

When my friends launched their boutique clothing line, they envisioned their designs splashed across vibrant t-shirts and tote bags. But after choosing a local screen printing company that promised the world, their shirts arrived late, and the colours were all wrong. To top it off, the prints started cracking after just one wash!  Needless to