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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10 Things to Do with Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap can be used for more than keeping things, well, under wraps! Click through to see how bubble wrap...


5 Things to Do with Denture Tablets

You've probably got a box of denture tablets at the back of your medicine cabinet, but this powerful cleaning agent...


3 Funny Pet Stories That Prove We’ll Do Anything for Our Favourite Animals

Love can make you do crazy things—and as these pet stories show, the bond between humans and animals is no...


9 Billionaires Share Their Definition of Success

Check out these sage pieces of advice from the really, really rich.


13 Things Home Inspectors Secretly Want to Tell You

Looking to buy your first property or put your house on the market? Check out these tips from Canadian home...


10 Extraordinary Uses for Yogurt (Besides Eating It)

Yogurt is incredibly versatile beyond your breakfast bowl. Check out these genius ways you can use yogurt around the house,...


7 Simple Solutions for Tough Stains

No need to cry over spilled ink or coffee! Just try these laundering strategies to save your favourite garment from...


Hostess Gift Guide: 5 Pretty Ways to Pair Wine and Flowers

Want to take your hostess gift to the next level? Becky De Oliveira, owner of Toronto flower studio Blush...

5 Kitchen Organizing Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

The kitchen is the heart of any home but it can also be the messiest. You don't need a degree...


10 Everyday Emergencies You Need to Know How to Manage

Flat tire? Stovetop fire? Here's how to troubleshoot these common everyday emergencies.


12 Things to Do with Spices

Good for more than just cooking, here are five new ways you can put spice to work.


8 Extraordinary Uses for Coconut Oil Around the House (Besides Cooking)

The unexpected benefits of coconut oil: It cleans, repairs, and refreshes your home.


9 Purchases You Should Never Buy in Bulk

Don’t fall into the “more is more” trap. These items have a shorter shelf life than you’d think, meaning it...


11 Words to Always Say in a Job Interview

You've got all the nonverbal stuff nailed down: a good haircut, the right clothes, a firm handshake. Now, here are...


Where to Take Your Unwanted Household Items

Eager to get rid of the unwanted household items you've collected while spring cleaning? This handy guide tells you where...


5 Simple Tips to Organize Every Room in Your Home

Overwhelmed by spring cleaning? Here, experts share strategies to bust clutter and organize your home, one room at a time.


7 Reasons Every Kid Should Grow Up with a Big Dog

When it comes to dogs, the bigger, the better.

7 Quick Home Inspections to Do This Spring

How well did your house survive winter? Don't let the million-dollar question nag you. Take an hour to do a...


11 Things to Do with Coat Hangers

Are those old wire hangers in your closet gathering more dust than coats? Make them useful again whenever you do...


The Best Ways to Use Every Room In Your House, According to Science

The best places in your home for creativity, exercise, and online productivity are not where you'd expect.


9 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss

When speaking to your boss you should always maintain a level of professionalism—saying the wrong thing could really do some...


13 Things Lottery Winners Won’t Tell You

Past lottery winners weigh in on losing friends, becoming spectacles, and increasing the odds of striking it rich.


10 Amazing Mason Jar Uses You’ll Wish You Knew All Along

Mason jars are rustic and fun and have endless possibilities. Whether you want to use them for snacks, soups, drinks,...

6 Things To Do with Clipboards

There's not all that much paper floating around our homes and offices in this digital age, but that's no reason...


11 Things Highly Organized People Do on Their Smartphone

Take advantage of these neat tips and let your phone keep your life together.


8 Things to Do with Baby Powder

Baby powder is a handy item to have around to help soothe a baby's diaper rash or prevent chafing. However,...


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5 Effective Ways to De-Ice Your Driveway

Has winter weather turned your driveway into a skating rink? Here are five of the most effective ways to de-ice...


10 New Uses for Old CDs

Even if you've moved your entire music collection to your smartphone, those old compact discs can still come in handy....


Genius Uses for Baby Wipes You Never Thought to Try

Forget wiping baby bums! Create scent sachets, clean your pet, craft a travel jewelry box, and more.