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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Zellers Will Be Returning to These 25 Locations Across Canada

From coast to coast, the beloved brand is staging a comeback near you.


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How to Haggle Like a Pro

Whether you're in the souks of Marrakesh, a yard sale in Moncton, or the farmers' markets of Montreal, there's an...


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Cleaning Myths You Need to Stop Believing—and What to Do Instead

Sometimes you can't beat old-school advice. These traditional cleaning tips, on the other hand, deserve be relegated to the past.


How to Blur Out Your House on Google Maps—and Why You Should

Have you ever searched for your home address on Google Maps? If so, you’re probably familiar with the eerie realization...


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20 Home Organizing Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them!)

Home organizers reveal the surprising habits that are keeping your house cluttered and inefficient.


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Never Use Your Debit Card to Pay For This

Putting these types of purchases on your debit card could cost you in the long run.


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Genius Cooking Spray Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner

If you're only using cooking spray to prevent your baked goods from sticking to the pan, you're tapping just a...


Why You Should Never Call Back an Unknown Number

You could be opening the door to scammers.

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Sarah Richardson’s Best Budget-Friendly Decorating Fixes

Canadian HGTV star Sarah Richardson shares seven tips to stretch your decorating dollar from her bestselling book, At Home: Sarah...


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Bryan Baeumler’s Best Kitchen Renovation Advice

Considering a kitchen makeover? Don't swing a sledgehammer until you've consulted HGTV star Bryan Baeumler's rules for a (relatively) painless...


Retirement and You: 5 Questions It’s Time to Ask

The earlier you start retirement planning, the better.


The Easy Way to Melt Ice You Never Knew About (Hint: It’s Not Salt!)

No rock salt? No problem! Here’s how to avoid slipping and sliding on your driveway this winter.


If You See Grey Ice Cubes in Your Freezer, This Is What It Means

Is your freezer's ice maker spitting out grey cubes? This is a common problem and is usually easy to solve.


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The World’s Largest Dog Breeds

Despite their size, these gentle giants are generally loyal, well-tempered and good-natured creatures.


Is It a Valuable Antique, Or Just Old Junk?

In these days of economic uncertainty, it would be wonderful to believe that so many of the things we hold...


How to Tell If Your Phone Has Been Hacked

Could cybercriminals be infiltrating your bank account or stealing your identity right now? Here’s how to find out if your...


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20 Dog Breeds With the Longest Life Expectancy

Although the average lifespan for our furry friends is between 10 and 13 years, these particular breeds frequently reach the...

How I Flex My Green Thumb All Winter Long

This Ontario man has discovered an ingenious way to enjoy lush greenery throughout the year.


How to Clear Cookies From Your Phone (And Why You Should)

Step-by-step instructions to help you reclaim a bit of privacy online—and clear up some storage space on your phone, to...


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15 Low-Light Houseplants That Thrive in Near Darkness

We already know that houseplants detoxify our air and make us happier. These plants thrive in low-light so now you...


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Bet You Didn’t Know Your Kitchen Colander Could Do This!

If you’re only using your colander to drain pasta, you’re tapping just a fraction of its potential.


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Never Clean This With a Magic Eraser

Sometimes this miracle cleaner can work a little too well.


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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Removing Snow

Don't make winter's most dreaded chore harder than it has to be.

6 Ways to Outsmart Porch Pirates

Shopping online? Here's how to stop the thieves who are out to plunder the packages left at your front door.


Is a Heated Driveway Worth the Expense?

Our home experts weigh the pros and cons of radiant heating slabs.


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Never Do This to Your Microwave

These common maintenance mistakes are shortening the life of your hard-working appliance.


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25 Home Organizing Hacks You Need to Try Today

These clever tricks will introduce order to the most cluttered spots in your home.



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Warning Signs It’s Time for a New Cell Phone

If you're experiencing these issues, you'll want to start shopping for a replacement.