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12 Pet Safety Tips

As pet owners, we want to make sure our furry friends are safe from harm. Here are 12 things to...


Good Debt, Bad Debt… What’s the Difference?

With credit so easily available it may seem harmless to borrow. But many Canadians have too much debt: At the...


5-Star Décor on a Two-Star Budget

You don't need a lot of money to make your home look like a million bucks. Find out how you...


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Ask the Expert: Don’t Medicate Cat without Vet’s Approval

Your Pet Question: Is it safe to give our cat glucosamine, and if so how much?Fay Murphy, Nova Scotia The


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Ask the Expert: Dog Lunges at Strangers

Your Pet Question: How do we stop our mixed breed (large) dog from barking and lunging at strangers when he’s


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Ask the Expert: Demystifying Cat Sleep Patterns

Your Pet Question: How many hours should an older cat (12-years-old) sleep?Debbie Quadra, British Columbia The Expert Says: Sleep is


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Ask the Expert: Growling Dog Might Need Medical Care

Your Pet Question: My 14 lb. dog growls a lot. For example, if I approach him in the morning while


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Ask the Expert: Hyper Dogs Hard to Walk

Your Pet Question: How do I train my two small hyper dogs to walk calmly on the leash? Holly The

Pets Bonding with Babies

Check out five videos of cats and dogs having fun with some pint-sized playmates.


Ask the Expert: Why Does My Dog Eat Dirt?

Your Pet Question: My 8-year-old old husky setter-cross dog eats dirt. She gets dry and canned dog food, some eggs


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Ask the Expert: Get Itchy-eared Cat Checked!

Your Pet Question: My cat is always trying to scratch in her ears and shakes her head violently all the


7 Edible Flowers

This spring, let your garden do double duty and add flowers to your salads. Here are seven flowers that you...


Staff Tested: Philips Wake-up Light Plus Alarm Clock

Wake up naturally in a dark room with an alarm clock that simulates sunrise


5 Sporty Animals

Check out five videos of animals showing off their athletic skills.


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The 5 Worst Dog Training Mistakes

Does your dog speak your language or do you speak his? Thinking like a dog will help overcome these five...


5 Water-Loving Dogs

Check out five videos of pooches that love participating in water sports.

5 Feisty and Fearless Animals

Check out five videos of animals that seem to have no fear.


How to Get Your Pet Used to a Newborn

You're expecting a new person in your home very soon--your newborn baby! Have you prepared Fido for the new addition?...


5 Things to do With Buckets

Use old plastic or metal buckets as lobster pots, planters, Christmas tree stands, and more!


How to Start a Vermicompost

A vermicompost is a compost bin that uses worms to break down organic waste. If that sounds gross, don't worry:...


4 Tips to Get the Best Bank Account

When you're a kid, deciding where to put your money is simple: a piggy bank. The choices get more complex...


5 Things To Do with Sandwich Bags

The self-sealing plastic bag became a part of our lives in 1969, when Dow Chemical introduced the Ziploc bag.

3 Amazing Pet Hero Tales

Meet three families whose pets literally saved lives, including heroic horses and other pet hero stories.


How to Fix Chipped Porcelain

Disguise chips, dings and scratches in porcelain bathtubs, sinks, toilets and major appliances with a quick and easy touch-up glaze....


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5 No-Sew Costumes

For all you big kids out there with no time to make your own costume, we've raided our kiddie files...


7 Financial Tips Every Married Woman Should Know

Just about everyone who marries wants a happy and long-lasting union. But it doesn't always work like that. And when...


5 Things To Do with Aluminium Cans

Aluminium cans have been around for many years, used by food companies to package their products and beverages. But what...


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Get Paid for Your Opinion

Did you know you can get paid for your opinion? Yes, instead of just sounding off to your brother-in-law about...