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 Declutter Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to Living With Less

Are you a borderline hoarder? Maybe it's time to minimalize! Canada's top organizing experts share helpful hints on how to...


6 Easy Halloween Face Paint Ideas to Try with Your Kids This Year

Every one of these Halloween face paint ideas has its own unique characteristics, regardless of what kind of look your...


Cheap Halloween Decorations: 10 Easy Homemade Ideas

Whether you caught the DIY bug from creating homemade Halloween costumes for your kids, putting together pretty decorated pumpkins, or...


Survive Basically Anything: 20 Fixes for Life-Threatening Problems and Daily Hassles

Stay calm. Gather your wits. We’re going to get through this together. Here, our experts’ guide for navigating life’s scariest...


13 Things You Should Know About Canadian Pet Stores

These tips from Canadian pet store employees will help you make the best choices for your furriest family member.


9 Things You’re Better Off Tossing and Replacing When You Move

Packing is hard enough. Lighten your load by ditching these nine items for a fresh start in your new home.


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5 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft at the Office

Could you become a victim of theft at the office? Your money may be under lock and key, but workplace...


These 15 Packing Hacks Will Make Your Next Move as Stress-Free as Possible

If the thought of packing for a move is already stressing you out, you've come to the right place. Here,...

Mike Holmes Reveals the One Mistake All Home Buyers Make

There's no name more synonymous with home improvement than Mike Holmes. The Canadian handyman uses his three decades of experience...


Back-to-School Survival Guide: 4 Easy Money and Time-Saving Tips

Heading back to school in September? Follow these four simple tips and give you and your parents a hassle-free start...


12 Things You Didn’t Know About the First Day of School

In Canada, Labour Day weekend marks the end of summer, and the beginning of a new school year. We're celebrating...


8 Money Mistakes Students Make-and How to Avoid Them

Got a teenager heading off to post-secondary school this fall? Student adviser Zac Schraeder's guide to the eight money mistakes...


8 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

Don't stress about school before it's even started. Follow these easy school supply budgeting tips for peace of mind and...


6 Things To Do With Pencils

If you're just using your pencils to scribble down your grocery list, you're only tapping a fraction of their potential....


12 Home Improvement Projects You Should Never, Ever DIY

We're all for rolling up our sleeves and saving money when it comes to DIY home improvements. But all the...


5 Facts About Bees That Are Absolutely False

There are almost 20,000 known species of bee, but some of them fit none of the archetypes people will normally...


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Ask The Expert: Should I Stop My Dog From Eating Goose Droppings?

Sure, it's gross, but just how unhealthy is it for a dog to eat goose droppings? Our dog expert weighs...

5 Common Financial Problems—Solved!

The bad news? Chances are, you'll face at least one of these common financial problems in your lifetime. The good...


4 Things to Do with Magnets

Magnets are used around the world to lift, hold, separate and retrieve objects. Here, we share four amazing ways you...


7 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Renovate Your Home

Stop. Hammer time. Here's what to ask, answer, and clarify before you reconfigure a powder room, take down any walls,...


Top 10 Finds in the 2018 IKEA Catalogue

The IKEA 2018 Catalogue is hot off the press and on its way to nearly 7-million homes across Canada. We're...


6 Bathroom Renovation Tips From the Experts

When it comes to a bathroom overhaul, creating a beautiful space and boosting the value 
of your home go hand-in-hand....


The 6 Hidden Strengths of Being a Messy Person

Why do neat freaks get all the credit? Messy people have the edge: they're relaxed, flexible, and possibly more intelligent.

The Real Reason Why Dogs Stick Their Heads Out of Car Windows

Wondering why a dog loves speeding down the highway when it balks at a little playful ear-blowing? The science behind...


The 5 Least Intelligent Dog Breeds in North America

Not all dogs are created equal, and these adorable pups come up a little short in the smarts department. Here...


5 Secrets to Maintaining the Perfect Lawn

This summer the lawn doesn't have to be greener on the other side. With these simple secrets you can create...


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6 Things to Know Before Owning a Puppy

Before owning a puppy, take the time to read through this list of must-know fur baby facts.


Beginner’s Guide to the Best Summer Flowers in Canada

Early summer is a time of bounty in any garden: a full canopy of leaves on trees and shrubs form...


An Expert Reveals the Secrets of Cottage Maintenance

Whether you call your place a cottage, a camp or a country home, the technical challenges of keeping the property...