There are three common shapes of cloth face coverings: “Pleated”, “Curved,” and “Duckbill.” Sewing each of these DIY masks is easy, and I will show you how. Unfortunately there are two things causing a lot of confusion: 1- Thousands of … Read more
What would you do if you could not go to the grocery store for a month? What if there is a fire that melts your roads, or heavy rains wash your roads out? What about surviving a rampant viral outbreak, … Read more
Wearing a mask or facial covering has become a new reality for everyone, but for the hearing impaired, the inability to read other peoples’ lips has made communicating during the pandemic incredibly challenging. In Canada alone, the population of those … Read more
No matter what the season, we all want to avoid getting sick! Wearing a mask is one way to stop the spread of germs and viruses. Keeping your home, personal items, car, and office clean is another, especially in a … Read more
Masks are a key element to staying healthy, and not only from viruses. If you jog or ride a bike in a populated area, you can filter out unhealthy viruses, dust, pollens and chemical pollution by wearing a mask. In … Read more
Due to the extreme demand in healthcare facilities, it’s up to Canadians to make their own DIY masks. If you have time to make more masks than your family needs, please see the bottom of this page for places to … Read more
Many people want to know… is a face shield alone enough to protect you? The answer is that it helps, but for virus protection it should not be used alone. Ideally, a face shield is paired with a homemade mask … Read more
Compare Surgical Masks and N95 Masks There are notable differences between masks when it comes to infection control. Let’s take an in-depth look at: What is a Surgical Mask and how well does it work For viruses? What is an … Read more
The current mortality (death) rate of COVID-19 is currently quite a bit higher than most strains of the flu. This is serious. COVID-19 transmission happens when you come into contact with droplets containing the coronavirus. This means that we can … Read more