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How To Build A Rainy-Day-Chasing Fort

The best way to have fun indoors on a rainy day? Build a fort! Here is the best way to do it, according to Toronto's Reich+Petch Architects.

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How To Make A Transcendent Grilled Cheese

Make the perfect, most delicious grilled cheese sandwich with these tips from Nicole Fewell, owner of Calgary’s Cheezy Bizness food truck.

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How To Have A Perfect Day At Work

Waking up and getting on with your daily routine isn't always the easiest thing to do, but we've got a how-to package to help you have the perfect day at work.

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3 Secrets To Shoveling Snow

Breeze through your next snowstorm with these no-fail snow shoveling tips.

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6 Tricks To Save On Gas

Cut the cost of your monthly gas bill with these easy, do-it-yourself solutions to energy efficient driving.

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10 Amazing Thanksgiving Uses for Everyday Objects

Learn how using apples, dental floss, ice cube trays and other everyday objects can make prepping your Thanksgiving dinner a piece of cake (or pie).

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10 DIY Ways To Tune-Up Your Bike

Skip the bike shop and instead try some of these home remedies for quick bike fixes. From rusted chains to flat tires, here are the easy solutions for all your bike tune-up needs.

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6 DIY Window Fixes

Seal a leak, stop a crack and patch up a torn screen with these cheap, easy do-it-yourself window fixing solutions.

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Funny Texts From Parents Gone Bad

Have a laugh at these hilarious real-life texts taken from the cellphones of parents.

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10 Unbelievably Cool Ways to Use Your Smartphone

Whether you're a technophobe or a high-tech junkie, these 10 apps will add new life to your smart phone in some surprising and creative ways.

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7 Tips for Selling Your Stuff Online

Is it time to de-clutter? Sell your stuff online: it’s an easy way to make extra cash while clearing space in your home. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

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15 Bad Habits to Break

Everybody commits a social faux pas once in a while, but these mistakes are the rudest of the rude. Take a look at these memorable manner mishaps.

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8 Surprising Stain Removers

Stuck with a stubborn stain that won't come out? Try these common household items to remove some of your worst stains.

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6 Natural Cleaning Boosters

Want to clean your home, but don't like all the chemicals? Try these natural cleaning alternatives that are just as effective as chemical cleaners, without taking a toll on your health and the environment.

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5 Insurance Policies You Probably Won't Need

Everybody needs insurance, but which policies payoff, and which ones can you live without? Here are five insurance policies you may want to think twice about.

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