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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9 Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids

You don't have to fork over big bucks for that Halloween costume your child loves. Turn everyday household items into...


5 Everyday Things That Help Your Skin

Raid your pantry to discover five common household items that are great for your skin.


12 Hilarious Halloween Dog Costumes

Pooches pose as superheroes, prison inmates, witches and more in these funny dog costume photos.


Making It Right: An Interview with Canadian Contractor Mike Holmes

The celeb contractor opens up about gaining trust, exposing mistakes, and tackling some surprising projects on his new show Holmes...


10 Funny Baby Halloween Costumes

Dress up your own kids or let the utter cuteness of these costumes give you a laugh. These quirky and...


5 Surprising Things To Do with Lemons

Skip the lemonade and put lemons to work for everything from removing stubborn stains to masking unpleasant household odours.


How to Read a Dog’s Tail

Ever wondered what's on your dog's mind? Find out how to read a dog's tail movements and you'll discover what...


8 Tricks for Getting Your Emails Answered

Get people to read your emails and stand out from the crowd by sending sharp, efficient messages with these handy...

7 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Sniffing

Does your dog have a bad habit of sticking his nose where it doesn't belong? Try these no-fail tips to...


Top 5 Viral Pet Videos

Craving some viral video? Have a laugh with this roundup of the most heartwarming and hilarious Internet pet videos.


5 Everyday Things That Clean Your Skin

Go ahead and try these natural skincare treatments for a flawless and affordable solution to blemishes and dull...


5 Everyday Things That Remove Stains

Don't let unexpected spills and stains ruin your fabrics-or your day. Fight back with these simple spot-removing items you can...


5 Everyday Things That Clean Your Hair

Find out how you can get your hair silky smooth and looking great by using everyday items like...


5 Everyday Things That Clean Your Bathroom

Get rid of those grease and soap-scum buildups, and clear up nasty drain clogs with these simple, cost effective solutions. 


13 Cleaning Tips You’ve Never Heard of

Clean your bathroom, kitchen and floors with these affordable, do-it-yourself cleaning tricks. Chances are you never even heard of these...


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How to Make Filing Tax Returns Easy

Whether you're preparing your own taxation return online or getting a tax agent to do it for you, get organised...


10 Dog Training Tips to Stop Bad Behaviour

Trying to break a bad doggy habit? Get your pup on the right page by taking some basic tips on...

5 More Things To Do with Duct Tape

Is there anything more versatile than duct tape? We seriously doubt it. Here are five more handy uses for the...


5 More Things to do With Buckets

Repurpose those old plastic or metal buckets to create stilts, painting essentials, washing machines, and more!


7 Secret Kitchen-Cleaning Tips

Clean your coffee pots, mugs, sink and more with these handy kitchen-cleaning secrets.


6 Ways To Tell if Your Cat is Sick

Ever wondered about your cat's health? Get the scoop on six tell-tale signs your cat may be sick.


5 Adorable Pet Photos by Reader’s Digest Fans

Take a look at five adorable pet pics submitted by Reader's Digest Pets fans just like you!


5 More Things To Do with Soap

Put your bars of soap to good use with these five new ways to use soap around the home.

5 More Handy Things To Do with WD-40

Remove a stuck ring, clean stains and break in leather, all with these practical new ways to use WD-40.


7 Money-Saving Tricks That Never Work

Cut the cost of things like shopping for groceries, buying in bulk and visiting the dentist by learning the money-saving...


13+ Coffee Shop Secrets Your Barista Won’t Tell You

Rude customers, deluxe espressos and the perfect cup of coffee - all in a day's work for your barista....


Famous Fat Cats

Discover some real-life fat cats and the true risks of a feline's ballooning waistline.


13+ Things Your TV Salesman Won’t Tell You

LCD? LED? Plasma? Confused by HDTV's endless options? Get the answers you need straight from a TV salesman's mouth.


5 Things To Do with Talcum Powder

Keep pests out of your home, remove stains and untie tangled knots with these five new uses for talcum powder.