Home & Garden

There’s no place like home—especially when it’s in tip-top shape. We’ve rounded up the best cleaning and organizing tricks, affordable decor ideas, DIY hacks, and more. Warning: Once you’ve got everything just the way you want it, you may never want to leave!

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Do Dogs Need Seat Belts?

Humans aren't the only ones who should buckle up. Here's why.


5 Things You Should Know Before Buying a New Mattress

Choosing the right mattress can be confusing if you don't know much about the mattress market. Here's the inside story...


See the Cutest Cat Breeds as Kittens

What do the Cat Fanciers' Association's 44 most popular cat breeds look like as kittens? Get ready for some adorable...


12 Times When Paying for an Upgrade Is a Waste of Money

Let's be honest: We get so wrapped up with having the best of everything that sometimes we are suckered into...


25 Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed (That Much)

From hairless to wire-haired to water-repellent, here are the top 25 dogs that won't leave fur all over your furniture...


Identity Theft is More Rampant Now Than Ever—Here’s How to Prevent It

Losses to card fraud—one common type of identity theft—reached a record high in 2017 of 1.8 billion euros across 19...


15 Genius Decorating Tricks to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger

Want to make the most of cramped quarters? These genius decorating tricks can actually make any small room feel bigger.


25 Cleaning Tips That Actually Work

These crazy cleaning tips won't seem so crazy after you try them.

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9 Places You’re Not Vacuuming—But Should Be

There are plenty of places in your home you see every day but never notice how much dust is accumulating....


7 Things You Should Be Doing to Prevent Bed Bugs

Summer is the season for travel—which means you could pick up a bed bug while travelling and bring it home,...


10 Tricks to Make Your Computer Run Faster

Over time, as your computer—and technology in general—ages, it's bound to run a little slower than it did when you...


Follow These Simple Steps to Prevent a Ladybug Infestation

With their cheery red shells and perky black polka dots, ladybugs often show up as Halloween costumes and themed party...


The 10 Easiest Ways to Get Rid of Pet Odour

P-U! Sometimes your beloved cat or dog really stinks up the house. Pet odours linger and reek worse than your...


10 Inexpensive Plants That Will Make Your Garden Pop

You get a lot of bang for the buck with these inexpensive plants. A small investment can pay big rewards...


Here’s How to Keep a Cat from Scratching the Furniture

While you might not be able to keep cat from scratching furniture altogether, these tips can reduce the likelihood of...


What to Do With Your Old Wall-Mounted Phone Jack

Let's face it: the wall-mounted phone jack is becoming a thing of the past. Cover yours up with these clever...


10 Bee Friendly Plants Worth Adding to Your Yard

Want to give nature's most important pollinators a helping hand? Add these bee friendly plants to your yard, garden or...


Carson Arthur’s Top 10 Herbs For All Growing Conditions

In his new book, Vegetables, Chickens & Bees, Canadian gardening and outdoor design expert Carson Arthur reveals his go-to herbs...


19 Mysterious Old Home Features That Aren’t Useful Anymore

Some old home features no longer serve a purpose—and may leave modern-day owners scratching their heads. Here are solutions to...


8 Surprising Uses For Kitchen Tongs All Around the House

These additional uses from our experts give you an excuse to have a pair in every color.


12 Clever Ice Cube Tray Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

If you're only using your ice cube tray to make ice cubes, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential!...


Here’s How to Train a Cat to Do 5 Life-Changing Things

Yes! You can train a cat to come on command, use a toilet, and more—and it's all much easier than...

12 Everyday Items That Take the Longest to Decompose

We all know the damage plastic bags do to the environment, but these other seemingly items stay around long enough...


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13 Kitchen Upgrades That Make Your Home Look Expensive

To create a beautiful kitchen, you don't have to spend a lot—but you can fool people into thinking you did.


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The 20 Smartest Dog Breeds, Ranked

Dogs are way smarter than we give them credit for.


7 Tips for Attracting Butterflies to Your Backyard

To attract butterflies to your home, you need to make them feel at home. Here are seven tips for making...


How to Organize Your Kitchen Like Marie Kondo: 10 Steps to a Tidier, More Efficient Kitchen

If you've seen an episode of the hit series Tidying Up, you already know the KonMarie method can bring order...


100 of the Most Popular Puppy Names

Half the fun of getting a new puppy is coming up with a name. Will your inspiration come from a...