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12 Common Toaster Mistakes You May Be Making

Your toaster is one of the simpler appliances in the kitchen, but we still find ways to use it incorrectly. Here are some common toaster mistakes to avoid.

Why You Should Drill Holes in Your Garbage Can

You won't believe the difference this makes when it's time to take out the trash!


Your Dishwasher Tablets Can Actually Clean Your Oven—Here’s How

It turns out dishwasher tablets are tough on grease and grime all over the kitchen!


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The Clever Way to Put Car Wax to Work—in Your Kitchen!

If you're only using car wax to add lustre to your vehicle's finish, you're tapping just a fraction of its...


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12 Things You Should NEVER Put in the Microwave

Popping the wrong foods, containers, or mugs in the microwave could make you sick, expose you to harmful chemicals, or...

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7 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Refrigerator

These common habits could be taking years off of your hard-working kitchen appliance.


This Waxed Paper Hack Will Get Rid of Grease and Dust in Your Kitchen

Your humble roll of waxed paper can make chores so much easier.

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The Genius Trick to Soften Ice Cream That’s Hard as a Brick

...And more clever kitchen hacks that will save you time, money and effort.



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12 Things You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

Plumbers say these bad waste disposal habits are what keeps them busy.


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20 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Dishwasher

Unless you actually enjoy washing dishes by hand, you'll want to avoid these common dishwasher maintenance mistakes.

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10 Mistakes Everyone Makes With Eggs

We love eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But is your scramble a bit watery? Is your sunny side down?...


You’ve Probably Never Cleaned This Part of Your Oven—And It’s Filthy!

Just how does all of that grime get *between* the glass panels of an oven door, anyway? This handy video...


The Simple Trick That Stops Shredded Cheese From Sticking to the Grater

Taking this one extra step before you grate cheese makes clean-up a total breeze.


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8 Things You Didn’t Know Your Dishwasher Could Do

Odds are, you haven’t been taking advantage of this appliance’s full potential. These dishwasher hacks will totally blow your mind.


The One Ingredient You Should ALWAYS Add to Your Dishwasher

It'll give your glassware an extra sparkle and prevent filmy residue from hard water.

How to Clean a Greasy, Dusty Range Hood

A hood over the stove is a wonderful thing to have, but the cooking oils from your favourite fried chicken,...


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How Well Do You Know These Cooking Terms?

Put your culinary knowledge to the test by matching these cooking terms with their proper definitions.


You Need to Try This Viral Wooden Spoon Cleaning Hack

Sure, it may be gross, but this viral wooden spoon hack will have you running into the kitchen to try...


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How to Clean Absolutely Everything in Your Kitchen, According to Charles the Butler

In this excerpt from his book, Charles MacPherson—best known as "Charles the Butler" on CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show—shares expert...


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Microwave Problems You’ll Regret Ignoring

Failing take care of these issues ASAP could damage your microwave beyond repair—or worse.


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7 Cooking Mistakes Everybody Makes (and How to Fix Them)

Are soggy greens served up regularly in your kitchen? Are your pans lined with the burnt remains of meals past?...


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Kitchen Organizing Mistakes Everyone Makes

Chances are, you're not tapping the full storage potential of your cupboards, cabinets and countertops. Here's how to cook up...


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Clever Ways to Put Kitchen Scissors to Work

If you're only using your kitchen scissors to slice twine and open packages, you're tapping just a fraction of their...


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The Secret Ingredient For the Best-Ever Brownies

...And more baking tricks to take your homemade brownies to the next level.


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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...


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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Never Clean This With a Magic Eraser

Sometimes this miracle cleaner can work a little too well.


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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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Kitchen Appliance Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Not getting the results you want from your blender, mixer and microwave? These hacks will help.