Ozair Khan

Ozair Khan is a man of many hats. He has a BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Unversity at Buffalo and an MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Rutgers University. At the same time, he has a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing from Humber College and was even mentored by award-winning Canadian novelist and essayist David Adams Richards. Today, while he most often writes technical papers related to engineering and oil, he also covers other beats here in Calgary that relate to his many interests.

5 Tips When Picking Your First Apartment

5 Tips When Picking Your First Apartment

Picking your first apartment may be one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a young adult. This is why we came up with a few tips to help you navigate this life milestone.  1. Determine your budget. Photo by NORTHFOLK on Unsplash Before you begin your exciting search for your apartment, you must first

5 Meal Prep Tips When You Live Independently

5 Meal Prep Tips When You Live Independently 

One of the most challenging aspects of living independently is preparing your meals for the week. It can get a bit time-consuming and takes a lot of effort.  That’s why we came up with a list of quick tips for meal preparation when you’re in a pinch.  1. Make a meal plan. Photo by Marten

10 New Hobbies to Try in Calgary

10 New Hobbies to Try in Calgary

If you’re looking for hobbies to pick up in Calgary, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we listed some fun new activities you may have or haven’t tried yet and the best places in Calgary for them.  We hope you get ideas on what to do next weekend when boredom strikes through

5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Carpenter

5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Carpenter

Whether you’re renovating your basement, bathroom, garage, or kitchen, you’ll need a reliable team of professionals. These include general contractors, renovation contractors, interior designers, home builders, and of course, carpenters to help you do the job.  If it’s your first time hiring a carpenter in Calgary and don’t know what factors to consider, we got

5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Plumber

5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Plumber 

Whether you’re renovating your kitchen or bathroom, you’ll need a dedicated team of professionals.  These include general contractors, renovation contractors, interior designers, home builders, carpenters, and of course,  plumbers to help you do the job well. In fact, plumbers are the subject of our discussion today. Plumbers are valuable because, well, we don’t want leaking

What to Look For in an Auto Mechanic

What to Look For in an Auto Mechanic

If you’re a first time car owner and don’t really know what to look for in an auto mechanic, we got you covered. Whether you bought it brand new at a car dealership or used, you need a good mechanic to help you maintain your car.  In this article, we listed 10 things you have

5 Tips for Making a Great Resume

5 Tips for Making a Great Resume

Whether you’ve graduated from culinary, acting, art,  interior design, nursing, or dental school or earned a certificate in massage, beauty, or even truck driving, we all have something in common.  We all have to make a resume as part of our job application requirements!  A resume must clearly and succinctly showcase your qualifications to get

5 Tips to Picking a Roommate

5 Tips to Picking a Roommate

Moving out of your parents’ house and into your own apartment is very exciting. However, to save costs, you might need a roommate to help share expenses like rent and utilities.  Picking a roommate can be pretty difficult, especially if it’s your first time. This is why we came up with some handy tips for

5 Fun Activities for a Girls Day Out in Calgary

5 Fun Activities for a Girls Day Out in Calgary

Tired of the usual coffee dates and wine nights? If you’re looking for cool things to do with your girlfriends this weekend in Calgary, you’ve come to the right place.  We listed down some fun ideas you can try to make your hang out an unforgettable one. You and your girlfriends are in for a