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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5 Things To Do with Ladders

Is your ladder hiding out in the closet? Then it's time to haul it out and make good use of...


5 Things to Do With a Mouse Pad

Who doesn't have extra mouse pads kicking around the home office? Here are some tips on what other things to...


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6 Green Resolutions That Lead to Happiness

Every year we plan to make changes to our lives for the better. But what about doing something to help...


Helping Your Pet Lose Weight

Many domestic pets are overweight or obese. Overweight dogs and cats are at greater risk for a wide variety of...


4 Tips for Making a Small Room Look Big

Looking to create more space in your home? It is possible to make a small space look and feel larger-without...


5 Things: Fun Facts About Spices

Got a bag of cumin you never use? Here's some fun facts about spices. Put them to work outside...


5 Things To Do with Margarine Tubs

Empty margarine tubs are useful for holding everyday items, but did you ever try using them to make gelatin moulds?...


5 Ways to Create More Storage Space

Whether your current residence is a small-sized condo or a large detached house, you're likely always looking for extra storage...

Investing for Life

Smart investing is a lifetime commitment. By starting to invest early and tailoring your approach to each stage of your...


How to Give Your Dog a Massage

You're not the only one who benefits from that trip to the masseuse. Your pooch does, too: He gets a...


Untamable Animals

We all had fantasies when we were children: riding to school on your very own zebra; playing with the manatee...


10 Millionaire Pets

Author Louis Sabin once said, "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes...


5 Musically Talented Animals

It's impressive what hidden talents some animals have. Check out five videos of furry creatures showing off their musical skills.


6 Tips for Caring for the Kitchen Stove

Stoves have simple working parts, and, with occasional repair and regular cleaning, yours should keep on serving you and your...


7 Tips for Holiday Decorating

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way... it's holiday time again! And this year, you've got plans to be...


6 Secrets on How to Be a Millionaire in Canada

Many modern millionaires live in middle-class neighbourhoods, work full-time and shop in discount stores like the rest of us. Wonder...


Potted Plant Secrets

Are your houseplants always dying on you? Consult these expert secrets to make your potted plants thrive even when you're...

Tips for Seasonal Decorating

Be it Halloween or Christmas, live in harmony with Mother Nature, the changing seasons, and decorate your spaces in sync...


World’s Oldest Pets

They say old age creeps up like a thief in the night, but these pets certainly beat the odds. Here...


8 Funny Pet Outfits

If there's one thing people love more than taking picutres of their pets, it's dressing them up in cute costumes...


8 Tips for Decorating Any Room

Thinking about decorating a room in your home? Whether you do-it-yourself or hire an interior decorator or designer, check out...


8 Tips for Organizing Your Laundry Room

Do you dread doing laundry? Are the piles growing out of control? Putting it off won't make it go away....


Great Pet Gift Ideas

Your pet doesn't even know what Christmas is, but why not take advantage of the holiday to spoil her a...

Best and Worst Pet Gadgets

If you haven't been in a pet store recently, you may be surprised to see the kinds of critter gadgets...


10 Ways You Can Help Chimpanzees

There are many things you can do to improve the well-being of chimpanzees, whether in the wild or in captivity....


10 Dogs Chilling in Summer

It's the dog days of summer! Check out pictures of 10 pooches that know how to relax and make the...


6 Ice Cream Makers Worth Trying

Bring some fun into the home by making your very own ice cream. Here are six ice cream makers currently...


7 Worst Home Design Mistakes

There are average home decor flubs, and then there are offenses against design itself. Here, the folks from the Design2Share...


Pumpkin Carving for Klutzes

Want to carve a dramatic Halloween pumpkin but lack the skills to make it happen? Create a statement with this...