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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How to Tell What Your Dog is Thinking, According to a Dog Behaviour Expert

Reading a pup’s body language requires experience and expert guidance. Zazie Todd, a dog trainer and founder of the blog...


Spring Closet Cleaning: 14 Ideas From Professional Organizers

Experts share their best insider tips to get your closet in shape for spring.


The Best Way to Explain a Resume Gap, According to Top Recruiters

You know you'll be asked at your next job interview about any significant breaks from work. Here's how to answer...


This Is the Best Quality in an Employee, According to Steve Jobs

Ever wish you knew what your boss is really thinking? Now you do.


5 Reasons to Bottle Your Own Wine

A great, inexpensive alternative to buying pricey wine is to bottle your own. Make-your-own-wine establishments are popping up everywhere and,...



13 Things Canadian Accountants Want You to Know About Filing Taxes

As tax season rolls around, make sure to heed these tips from Canadian accountants.


15 Surprisingly Frugal Habits of the British Royal Family

Living like a queen (or king!) doesn’t require the paycheck of one.

7 Things You Should Know While Shopping for a Mattress

What to keep in mind when you buy your bedroom's biggest investment piece.


16 Genius Cleaning Hacks You’ll Want to Steal from Professional House Cleaners

You'll have your house spick-and-span in no time by following these tips.


13 Red Flags to Look Out For in Online Reviews

Too little detail? Too much praise? These are signs the online reviews you're reading can't be trusted.


15 Minutes With Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott

Drew and Jonathan Scott of TV's Property Brothers talk renovation fever, designing love nests and what it's like to (finally!)...


10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Cats That Every Owner Should Know

Many cancer symptoms in cats are subtle and can be caused by another condition, but if you notice any of...


5 Hilarious (and True) Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Property Brothers

When you’re making a reality TV show, there’s bound to be footage that ends up on the cutting room floor....


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Here’s the Real Reason Your Dog Freaks Out During a Thunderstorm

The air feels heavy and humid. The sky grows dark. By the time you hear the first crash of thunder,...


The World’s Richest Man Just Revealed One of His Secrets to Success

Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of Amazon.com. The company has made him the world's richest man—and someone you...


8 Clever Ways to Store Your Christmas Decorations, According to Professional Organizers

With these pro packing tips, you'll never have to wrangle with tangled lights, clean up crushed ornaments, or blow layers...

7 Questions You Should Always Ask at a Job Interview

Get the most out of your job interview by asking these questions to your future employer.


5 Ways To Winter Proof Your House

It's never too early in the season to start thinking about how you'll winter proof your house. These expert tips...


When Did Wild Poodles Roam the Earth?

They say there's no such thing as a stupid question, but we couldn't help but wonder, "Did poodles ever exist...


7 Dog Breeds That Bark the Most (and Why)

Several breeds are known for barking, and unless you aim to purchase a watchdog, you may want to take this...


6 Things to Do with Styrofoam

Don't throw out those Styrofoam packing chips the next time you get a parcel! Here are six inspired ways to...


6 Things to Do with Masking Tape

Commonly used to mask off areas when painting, masking tape is uncommonly versatile and comes in handy all over the...

Finally! Here’s How Cyber Monday Even Became a Thing

There's a reason shoppers started doing more online shopping before Boxing Day, but it had nothing to do with sales.


Dollar Store Decor: Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault’s DIY Mercury Glass Vases

Add a splash of glamour to your home with this collection of luxe-for-less DIY mercury glass vases


13 Things You Didn’t Know About Moustaches

Whether you have one, want one, or wish they'd all disappear, the Mo has made its comeback. Just in time...


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10 Most Common Causes of House Fires in Canada

The chief causes of house fires are clear—and so are the ways to avoid them. Here's what you need to...


These 5 Jobs Will Be Extinct in the Next Decade. Is Yours on the List?

With technology and automation on the rise, you might want to freshen up your skill set, especially if you're in...


7 Expert Downsizing Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

It’s easy to see the appeal of moving from a big home into a compact space that requires less maintenance....