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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Choosing a Financial Advisor: Six Red Flags

Choosing a financial advisor - like choosing a doctor, dentist or other professional - is an important decision. Asking...


5 Things To Do with Epsom Salts

You probably use epsom salts to relax in the bath, but magnesium sulfate, the active compound in the salts, is...


4 Steps to Finding the Best Financial Advisor For You

Making the best decisions about saving and growing your money isn't always easy. Begin with a key decision-finding the right...


5 Things To Do with Candles

Most candles today are made of paraffin wax and can be used around the house for quick fixes such as...


5 Things To Do with Bath Oil

Fragrant oils are a part of every culture in every era from the Egyptians to the Native American. Our modern...


5 Things To Do with Address Labels

Got some extra address labels lying around? Use them to tag your luggage, kids' supplies, electronics, and more! Read on...


5 Things To Do with Effervescent Antacid Tablets

Effervescent antacid tablets like Alka-Seltzer are great for headaches and hangovers. But their fizzing abilities also come in handy around...


5 Things To Do with Tomato Juice

Tomato juice is good for you-but it's also good around the house. Use it to remove odours, restore blonde hair...

6 Questions to Ask Before Owning a Pet Bird

If you're thinking of bringing a pet bird into your home, be sure to consider these questions first.


How to Find a Good Vet

Animal medicine in Canada is performed by some 6,600 veterinarians, professionals who must pass stringent university entrance requirements and complete...


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5 Things To Do with Binder Clips

You rarely use a full box of binder clips-usually one or two get the job done.  So, instead of letting...


5 Things To Do with Peanut Butter

You probably use peanut butter to whip up a quick lunch to take to school or work. This tasty spread...


Weirdest Cat Breeds

Cats are some of the most exotic and beautiful-looking creatures in the world. But some breeds are truly bizarre. These...


5 Things To Do with Jam

Jam has been the perfect companion to peanut butter for ages, but there's more to do with this sweet condiment than...


5 Tips to Make Your Home Look Fabulous

With the abundance of home furnishing stores offering attractive products at affordable prices, home decorating has never been easier. However,...


Gift Guide: 8 Gifts for Pets

Whether you're a pet lover, or shopping for one, here are eight gifts made especially for the furry four-legged member...


5 Things To Do with Oven Cleaner

Oven cleaner is a versatile household item that can clean much more than just your oven. Use it on curling...

Pets Brought to Justice

No one is above the law... not even your cat, Mr. Mittens. Animals have been tried in a court of...


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Pets Photo Gallery: Cute Kittens

Our fine feline friends get into situations that beg to be caught on film. Here are some of the cutest...


10 Funny Pet Jokes

Some of the best jokes involve our beloved furry friends. Have a chuckle or two over these ten hilarious pet...


7 Things You Need To Know About Pet Insurance

Many pet owners consider their furry friend to be an integral part of the family. If you're concerned about potential...


How to Entertain Friends at Home

Still hitting the town with friends? If dropping big bucks on a restaurant meal is getting hard to swallow, try...


12 Great Quotes About Pets

No matter how big or how small, our beloved pets are our very best friends. Read these 12 inspiring and...

5 Things To Do With Paintbrushes

Even something as ordinary as a paintbrush can be useful in more than one way. Read on to find out...


5 Fun Vegetable Oil Facts and Uses

Vegetable oil might be your cooking essential but it can also solve some of your everyday dilemmas. Find out how...


5 iPhone Apps for Pet Lovers

Your cuddly cat or happy dog can sometimes be a real handful, but caring for them shouldn't be a hassle....


5 Things To Do with Soap

Think soap is just for cleaning grubby fingers? Here are five interesting ways to use soap around the house.


Pets Photo Gallery: Pets Taking a Break

It's hard work being a pet! Sometimes they just need to kick back and relax. Check out 10 photos of our...


5 Things To Do with Spray Bottles

Need to spritz up your homestead? Save your spray bottles to sooth your plants, get rid of garden pests and...