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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These Are 4 Sure Signs Your Dog Trusts You

How close are you really to your furry best friend?


4 Strange Cat Behaviours and What They Really Mean

Why do cats cry early in the morning (or all the time), roll like dogs on their backs, or ignore...


70 Life Lessons I Learned From Reader’s Digest

To celebrate 70 years of being Canada's most trusted brand, we've rounded up Reader's Digest's best advice ever. These life...



4 Things That Can Happen to Canada Under a Donald Trump Presidency

He might be President of the United States, but Donald Trump's actions are bound to affect Canada too. Here's how...


8 Common Items That Remove Blood Stains

Wondering how to remove blood stains? Work as quickly as possible with these household items to save your soiled clothes.


3 Ways to Choose the Perfect Kennel for Your Pets

There are many things you need to consider when choosing a kennel for your pet. Here are three you should...


How to Start a Home Art Collection—Without Breaking the Bank

Always wanted to invest in original art, but didn't know where to start? We asked art expert Elena Soboleva to...

10 More Things You Didn’t Know About Dogs

Ever wondered how long the average dog lives for? Here are 10 essential facts about man's best friend, guaranteed to...


Top 10 Do’s and Don’t’s of Christmas Shopping

Don't let pushy crowds, financial woes and the stress of finding the perfect gift transform you into the Grinch this...


10 Least Popular Dog Breeds

Do you know which dog breeds are the least popular? From the Komondor to Otterhounds, check out this surprising list...


4 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Barking—Even When You’re Not Home

Afraid to leave your four-legged friend on his own for fear of the incessant barking? Here are four easy ways...


Which Cat Breed is Right for Me?

Like humans, cats come in all shapes and sizes—and temperaments! Use our guide to find a cat breed that suits...


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10 Strangest Looking Dog Breeds

Explore the weird and wacky side of the canine world with this hilarious photo gallery of strange looking dog breeds....


Do Pets Get Jealous?

Do domesticated animals fall prey to the same green-eyed monster that we humans do? We asked the top animal behaviourists...


Which Dog Breed is Right for Me?

Dogs, like humans, come in all different sizes with certain personality traits. Use our guide to find a dog breed...


Cats or Dogs: Which are Smarter?

Do you think cats or dogs are smarter? We attempt to answer the age-old question by exploring the intelligence of...

How to Host Your Best-Ever Holiday Party

Host a gathering that everyone - at any age - will enjoy.


11 Tips for Setting an Elegant Holiday Table

Host your family and friends in style this holiday season with these smart, budget-friendly table-setting ideas.


11 Unlikely Christmas Foods That are Toxic for Pets

Keep your pet's safety in mind while cooking Christmas dinner, and remember to avoid feeding your cat or dog these...


5 Ways to Get Out of Credit Card Debt

Avoiding credit card debt and letting your bills pile up will only make the issue worse. The good news is,...


6 Things To Do with Drinking Straws

Don't toss the straw after you've slurped up your smoothie! From organizing jewelry to improving flower arrangements, there are plenty...


5 Things To Do with Coins

Want to make your money *really* work for you? Here are five clever new household uses for the loose change...

6 Things To Do with a Broken Umbrella

Don't toss that broken umbrella in the trash just yet! It turns out there are plenty of ways to put...


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The 10 Most Popular Paint Colours in Canada

Overwhelmed by the wall of paint chips at the hardware store? Why not take some colour cues from your neighbours!...


What Your Dog Says About You

It turns out you and your favourite breed of four-legged friend might have more in common than you think! Find...


5 Things Renters Should Know About Apartment Hunting

Whether you're moving out on your own for the first time or downsizing as an empty-nester, nearly everyone rents at...


4 Decorating Tips from Steven Sabados

Television personality and design guru Steven Sabados shares four easy tips to making your home look beautiful this season.


8 Autumn Chores for the Lazy Gardener

Gardening seems to lose its appeal when the weather turns nippy and rainy. But if you do these simple autumn...