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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4 Things You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet

Thought it was safe to flush this common household trash? Think again! Here are four things that should be tossed...


6 Tips for Storing Your Summer Wardrobe

Instead of simply packing away your summer clothes until next year, why not take the opportunity to pare down and...


5 Ways to Heal with Lavender

More than just a gorgeous hit of purple in the garden, lavender has been a natural remedy for centuries. Here's...


5 Things To Do with Cardboard Boxes

Don't flatten those cardboard boxes for recycling just yet! Think outside the box, and try these five clever ways to...


5 Things To Do with Kitty Litter

Think outside the litter box! Here are five clever ways to put kitty litter to work all around the house.


5 Things To Do with Salt

Cutting down on sodium? Instead of tossing the table salt, put it to work around the house! Here are five...


How to Save Water in 9 Easy Steps

How much drinkable water is there in the world? What methods can you use to conserve water? These nine steps...


5 Best Business Tips from the Dragons’ Den Cast

Think you've got what it takes to run a successful business? Here are five business tips the Dragons' Den cast...

9 Tips to Fix a Troubled Lawn

If you want the lush, beautiful lawn of your dreams, it's crucial to catch lawn problems early and to address...


5 Things To Do with Duct Tape

When you're at the cottage, there are very few problems that can't be solved with a roll of duct tape....


10 Things You Need To Know About Advertising

Ads are everywhere, and they're designed to trick you. These 10 facts about advertising will make you smarter than the...


8 Decorating Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Terrible

How to finally get your home looking more organized and beautiful than ever.


5 Things To Do with Shampoo

The usefulness of shampoo extends far beyond the shower! Here are five fun new ways to put shampoo to work...


7 Insects You Actually Want In Your Garden

Not all bugs are pests! Here's how to roll out the welcome mat for insects that are actually good for...


13 Secrets of the Filthy Rich

Ever wonder if being filthy rich is all it's cracked up to be? We asked real-life millionaires to reveal what...


5 Things to Do With Magazines

Even after you've read magazines front to back, there are plenty of practical ways to use them all around the...


5 Everyday Things To Do with Lemons

Stick it to water stains, unpleasant odours and other nasty household chores-armed with nothing more than a lemon! Here are...

5 Things To Do with Cotton Balls

Just because they're light and fluffy doesn't mean cotton balls aren't up to tough jobs all around the house! Here...


How To Design Your Perfect Garden

Got a design for the perfect garden floating around in your head? Follow these six simple steps to make it...


Essential Vaccinations for Your Dog and Cat

Confused about which dog and cat vaccinations are absolutely essential? Stay organized and up-to-date with this useful guide.


10 Canadian Artisans Worth Watching

Twice a year, craftspeople from across the country converge at Toronto's


5 Things To Do With Funnels

Although they're often relegated to the back of the junk drawer, kitchen funnels have tons of uses. Here are five...


5 Things To Do with Dental Floss

Chances are, you're not flossing as much as you should be-but it's even more likely you're not using dental floss...

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10 Things You Need To Know Before Getting a Dog

Dogs are great fun and hugely rewarding, but owning one can also be costly and time-consuming. Are you ready to...


13 Things You Should Know About Credit Cards

What have your credit cards done for you lately? Our financial experts reveal 13 ways to max out the benefits...


5 Things To Do With Flowerpots

If you're only using terracotta flowerpots for spring and summer plantings, you're tapping just a fraction of their potential. Here...


5 Things To Do With Gum

It turns out blowing bubbles is only one of the things you can do with gum! Here are five ways...


5 Things To Do with Chalk

Want to get your silverware sparkling and your whites bright? Chalk it up! Here's how to put common sidewalk chalk...


5 Things To Do with a Blow-Dryer

If you're only using your blow-dryer to dry hair, you're only tapping a fraction of its potential. Here's how to...