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4 Ways to Keep Your Pet Pest-Free

As much as you hate fleas, ticks and skunk odour, your pet probably does, too. Help your pets stay clean...


7 Must-Follow Rules of Gardening

Nothing is worse than a garden that won't grow. Whether it's stubborn soil or pesky pests, a problematic garden can...


4 Ways To Green Your Pet

Taking good care of your pets doesn't need to take a toll on the environment. With these affordable, simple solutions,...


Picnic Essentials

If you're looking for a great way to enjoy the short-lived sumer weather, read these articles for the ultimate family...


5 Financial Stages of Life

What's right for your money now won't necessarily be so in ten years. Follow these tips, and plan your finances...


5 More Things To Do with Newspaper

In the age of recycling, why not also opt for reusing? All you need is one newspaper and you can...


Best Options for Dog Food Dishes

Shopping for perfect dog dishes can be a lot of fun but you'll want to consider your dog's physical comfort...


Dog Training Collars: What You Need to Know

There is a dizzying array of collars on today's market for dogs of all ages, shapes, sizes, and temperaments. But...

5 Things To Do with Jar Lids

Jar lids help keep your food fresh and sealed, but did you know they have other uses?


5 Things To Do with Freezers

Storing ice cream and popsicles is great, but your freezer has so much more to offer. Here are five uses...


3 Money Dangers for Divorced Couples

Splitting up is bad enough, but mismanaging your money will make a bad situation worse. Here are three tips to...


5 Things To Do with Bottle Openers

Think bottle openers are just for cracking open a cold one on a hot summer's day? Think again.


Ask the Expert: Dog’s Oral Fixation Dangerous?

Your Pet Question: Our 13-year-old dog constantly chews the bottom of her paw or sucks on blankets and articles of


5 Things To Do with Charcoal Briquettes

You don't have to light charcoal briquettes to get a good use out of them.


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Ask the Expert: Socializing a Shy Dog

Your Pet Question: How can I help my dog become less shy?W.P. Kowall, Manitoba  The Expert Says: Give the dog


10 Pop Culture Pups

People love pets, and with a multi-million dollar industry to prove that fact, Hollywood has led the pack in audience...


5 Things To Do with Emery Boards

Emery boards aren't just good for one thing - they're good for five! Check out this list of out-of-the-box uses...

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Ask the Expert: Bladder Stones Common with Certain Breeds

Your Pet Question: My Shih-Tzu has bladder stones. Is that common with this breed? And what is best way to


What Dad Really Wants

So how do you make dad feel first rate this Father's Day? Step one - avoid giving a plain old...


12 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Timeshare

Have you ever attended a free information session on a timeshare? If you have, you know there can be a...


4 Things You Should Know About Your Vet

They're your pet's healthcare provider, but how much do you really know about their treatment practices? Here are four interesting...


How to Choose Dog Training Classes

Until the mid 1990s, dog training was by and large the domain of pet owners. Since then, signing the family...


Staff Tested: Blendtec Total Blender WildSide Combo

Serious about blending? This powerful blender will stand up to all your needs

Top 10 Animals that Attack Pets

Your pet is more vulnerable than you may realize to a deadly attack by a wild animal. Here are 10...


Pets Photo Gallery: 8 Pets with Their Toys

Check out reader-submitted pics of pets playing with their favourite toys


3 Ways to Help Your Kids Buy Their First Home

Are you thinking of helping your kids finance their first place? Here are three options for you to consider


5 Home Décor Tips from Jillian Harris

Find out how to incorporate five of the hottest décor trends into your home with expert advice from celebrity interior...


10 Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations

Searching for a great getaway spot, but worried about leaving Spot behind? Why not bring your dog with you on...


6 Animals Behaving Badly

Check out six videos of animals misbehaving caught on tape.