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Rachel Brougham

Writer and editor with a background in news writing, editorial and column writing and content marketing.
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The Best Way to Cut the Lawn, According to Pro Landscapers

Follow this three-step plan for a yard that’s the envy of your neighbours—and a total breeze to maintain.
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10 Hardy Indoor Plants You (Probably) Can’t Kill

Got a brown thumb? Maybe you're just not growing the right plants! These hardy indoor...
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15 Things You Should Never Store in Your Garage

If you want to keep your home pest-free and your belongings in good condition, never...
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16 Budget-Friendly Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

First impressions are always important! From handsome new house numbers to charming patio lights, here's...

How to Keep Your Food From Spoiling During a Power Outage

These power outage food safety tips keep food from spoiling when you're left in the...

Stuck Inside? It’s the Perfect Time to Tackle These Indoor DIY Projects

Chances are, you've been putting these home improvement projects on hold for far too long.

Why You Should Do a Home Air Quality Test

Your home is your safe haven—a place where you can relax, put your feet up...

If You Do These 10 Things, It’s Time to Get Organized

How do you know when it's time to get organized? Chances are, if you're doing...

This Simple Hack Will Keep Spiders Out of Your House

Spiders can be scary outside, let alone seeing one in your home.

This Woman Turned Laundry Baskets Into Spooky Halloween Decorations—Here’s How

Don't blow your budget when decorating for Halloween!

10 Things Most People Forget to Check When Viewing a Home for Sale

You're on the hunt for your next home. You know what you're looking for—a large...

12 DIY Furniture Hacks You’ll Wish You Tried Yourself

It doesn't matter if it's a piece you picked up at a garage sale or...

The Property Brothers Say to Avoid These Two Colours for Your Walls

Which paint colours are so out, according to the Property Brothers?

11 Crazy Driving Laws You’ve Never Heard Of

Did you know that if you hit and kill a deer on an Illinois road,...

The Real Reason the Lazy Susan Got Its Name

It's unclear where the name came from—but there are several theories.

22 Brilliant Uses for Super Glue You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

You already use super glue when your child's favourite toy cracks, or for a quick...

10 Small Bathroom Ideas That Make a Big Impact

There are some simple things you can do to make your small bathroom feel bigger—including...

This Crazy Ice Trick Will Fix Furniture Dents in Your Carpet

Carpet dents are unsightly, but here’s a quick and simple trick that will fix them...

This Woman Thought a Burglar Was In Her Home—Until the Police Opened the Bathroom Door

These Oregon cops are probably still laughing about what they found when responding to this...

15 Ways to Brighten Your Home During Winter

Winter doesn't have to be dark, drab or dull. Use these inexpensive ideas to brighten...

12 Cool Traditional Christmas Tree Alternatives

Maybe you're allergic to evergreen trees or perhaps you just don't have room for a...