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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Top 10 Gadget Gifts for Dad

Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? Forget the tie and cologne. What Dad really wants is another electronic gadget...


Essential Gardening Tools

Want to get into gardening, but don't know where to start? First you've got to get your hands on the...


Staying Afloat In The Worst Of Times

After a loved one dies, you may find it tough just to stay upright. Here's what you need to know...


4 Ways of Looking at a Bicycle

The bicycle is a means of recreation for most North Americans, but in other parts of the world, bicycles have...


How to Compost

Ready to get even greener and cut the amount of trash you haul to the curb every week in half?...


5 Halloween Costumes for Pets

Halloween is a great time for the whole family to get dressed up--including Fido! Check out five Halloween costumes for...


10 Flowers for Romance

Flowers are the language of love. Find out what the 10 most popular flowers really say and create the perfect...


3 Pet Dental Care Tips

Your pet's bad breath may be more than just an annoyance, warns Alexander Reiter, DVM, of the American Veterinary Dental...

5 Things To Do With Ice Scrapers

If you own a car, you've certainly used an ice scraper this winter. But it can do more than scrape...


5 Things To Do with Rubber Bands

Do you have an ever-growing rubber band ball in your desk drawer? If you're ready to dismantle your collection, here...


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Cleaning Your Way To A Happy Mother’s Day

Whether it's in the bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen, odds are your mom has been tidying up after you for most...


5 Things To Do with Lip Balm

Turns out that sweet-scented salve can do more than soothe chapped lips. Can you guess five other places lip balm...


5 Things To Do with Gloves

They come in many fabrics and colours, so it makes sense that they have different uses. But, did you know...


You, Your Spouse and Your Money

You've joined your lives, but should you combine your cash, too? Here's some help in deciding how to organize your...


5 New Uses of Crayons

They're not just for colouring! Here are some interesting uses of crayons for quick repairs or fun craft projects. 


5 Things to Do With Buttons

Put renegade buttons to use with these 5 things to do with buttons. 


Grow a Winter Wonderland

Wishing for a green Christmas? Here's a selection of winter-loving plants for your garden.

Mompreneurs Mean Business

The mompreneur movement is exploding in Canada. With the corporate world still largely unaccommodating to family demands, many moms are...


A Guide to Exotic Houseplants

 Are you fed up with houseplant staples? Exotic plants aren't as hard to come by or care for as you...


How to Keep Your House Spotless

Dost thou feel like you're fighting a losing battle with dirt? The secret to defeating your demons lies in the...


The Cost-Cutter’s Guide to Holiday Shopping

Although it doesn't feel right to be miserly during the festive season, you don't have to spend lots of money...


5 Things To Do with Pipe Cleaners

Silly grown-ups, pipe cleaners aren't just for kids! But don't take our word for it: try one of these wacky...


5 Fun Things to Do with Tennis Balls

Did you know a tennis ball could keep your swimming pool clean? Find out how and discover other ways to...

Personal Assistants to the Rescue

Out of time? You're not out of luck. You can hire a personal assistant to take care of daily chores...


Remove Stains the Environmentally Friendly Way

You don't need to use harsh, and harmful, chemicals to remove that wine stain from your favourite blouse. Everyday household...


Long Life for Your Appliances

Appliances eventually wear out. Certain parts simply fail with time. It's inevitable. But appliance abuse and neglect can speed up...


5 Strategies for Surviving on One Income

Are you really ready to give up that second paycheque? Staying home with the kids has many benefits, but in...


Fake It Like a Decorator

You may not have been to decorator school, but you can take a page out of a top designer's playbook....


Grow Your Own Essential Herbs

There's nothing nicer than being able to go out on your deck or into your garden and snip a few...