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 Achieve Instant Instagram Glory

Get everyone checking out your photos with these tricks for becoming Insta-famous.


How To Make A Transcendent Grilled Cheese

Make the perfect, most delicious grilled cheese sandwich with these tips from Nicole Fewell, owner of Calgary's Cheezy Bizness food...


How To Ask For A Raise

Don't get shot down when you ask for a raise using these tips from Claudia Ferryman, president of the Rainmaker...


5 Things To Treat Hives

Treat hives and get rid of the itchy, unsightly welts using these household items and remedies.


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13 Things Your Arborist Won’t Tell You

If you're looking to keep your trees healthy, read through these 13 things you might not know to keep them...


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13 Things Your Grocer Won’t Tell You

With so many products and options at your fingertips when you go to the grocery store, we have 13 secrets...


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8 Ways To Read Your Dog’s Body Language

From happy to hyper, sometimes understanding your dog's mood isn't as easy as it seems. Here are the tell-tale canine...


9 Ways To Save Money On a Wedding

Flowers, music, dinner and drinks are just a few of the costs associated with planning your wedding. But fear not,...

24 Easy Easter Crafts

With Easter just around the corner, liven up your home with these 24 creative crafts. They're simple and fun so...


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13 Things Your Nurse Won’t Tell You

Ever wonder what nurses are really thinking? Real life RNs dish the dirt.


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13 Things Your Dry Cleaner Won’t Tell You

Learn the secrets of the dry-cleaning trade to save money and get better service next time you drop off your...


5 More Everyday Non-Toxic Cleaners

Kick chemicals to the curb with these safe, inexpensive non-toxic cleaners from your closet and pantry.


5 Everyday Non-Toxic Cleaners

Stop resorting to expensive and harsh chemical cleaners. Try these common foods and items to help keep your home looking...


10 Ways To Sell on eBay

EBay is a cheap, safe way to generate cash quickly. Here are 10 tips guaranteed to provide the best return...


7 Ways To Sell on Craigslist

Want proven tricks for how to sell your things on Craigslist? Try these tips from the experts.


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10 Things To Know Before Owning a Cat

Thinking of owning a cat? Get the straight scoop on the time, energy and money required to add a feisty...


6 Strange Pet Food Myths

Debunk some strange (and potentially harmful) common pet food myths, and get the straight scoop on how to feed your...

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13+ Things Your Cardiologist Won’t Tell You

Discover the surprising things your heart doctor might not be telling you about your weight, your red wine habit, and...


4 Essential Tips on How to Arrange Furniture

The placement of furniture is almost as important as the pieces themselves. They can open or close a living room,...


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4 Ways to Spot a Good Dry Cleaner

The quality of work varies drastically from one dry cleaner to another. If you're considering taking your clothes to an...


How To Grieve a Lost Pet

Losing a pet can be like losing a family member. Learn the coping techniques to help you come to terms...


5 Everyday Things That Treat Chapped Lips

Discover ways to treat chapped lips using everyday household items like petroleum jelly, olive oil and more.


10 Awesome Aquarium Tips

Create an underwater paradise for your fish with this guide to building the best aquarium money can buy.

13+ Things Facebook Won’t Tell You

What does Facebook do with your personal information, and how can you control who sees your private posts? Improve your...


8 Ways to Save Money

Let's face it: These days, everyone's trying to save. But a thrifty outlook needn't mean a dull lifestyle. Here are...


13 Adorable Winter Pet Photos

Warm up and enjoy this wintery cool gallery of adorable cat and dog photos. 


5 Surprisingly Employable Animals

When most people think of working animals they picture Seeing Eye dogs or farm animals. But there's a whole world...


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13+ Things Your Child’s Paediatrician Won’t Tell You

Get faster, better treatment for your child, and improve their next visit to the doctor's office with these simple,...


13+ Things a TV Chef Won’t Tell You

Go behind the scenes and discover the dirty kitchen secrets your favourite TV chefs are hiding.