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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My Son Doesn’t Like Dogs, But Our New Fur Baby Might Just Change His Mind

“You know that trope: guy hates dogs, then guy falls in love with dog?” said my older son, Joey, who’s...


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20+ Ways to Make Your Home Cozy This Winter

From candles to flannels, here’s our guide to nesting when the weather outside is frightful.


De-Icing Your Driveway: When to Use Salt, Sand or Another Ice Melter

With snow comes ice, and with ice comes slipping—which means it's time to think about keeping your driveway and sidewalks...


iPhone Privacy Settings You Should Check Right Now

You may think you have nothing to hide but you should still be vigilant about your iPhone privacy settings. Here's...


How to See Who Unfollowed You on Facebook

The question is, do you want to know?


These Pandemic Pet Adoption Stories Will Warm Your Heart

Over the past year, an unprecedented number of Canadians opened their homes—and their hearts—to new friends. Here are just a...


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13 Items That Are a Fire Hazard If You Don’t Clean Them Enough

Continually putting off cleaning these items around your house can actually be very dangerous.


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14 Money-Saving Tricks Using Everyday Items

Everyone enjoys saving money, especially when it comes to improving your home. Check out these handy hints using everyday items.

Brilliant Business Tips From One of Canada’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs

Want to know what it takes to run a thriving business? Rajen Ruparell, co-founder and chairman of Canadian mattress brand...


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The Most Hilarious Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Don't miss this side-splitting gallery of dogs playing dress-up.


What My Seven Dogs Taught Me About Love

Through each monumental moment in life, there is something for our dogs to teach us—about love, friendship, family, identity, and...


This Is What Your iPhone’s Low Power Mode Really Does

This feature is surprisingly useful—even when your iPhone isn't about to die. Here's when and how to use Low Power...


How to Get Candle Wax Out of a Jar

That candle jar can be recycled and used for so many things!


People Are Making Ghosts Out of Chicken Wire for Halloween—and You Can, Too!

The latest trend takes do-it-yourself Halloween decor to the next level!


How “Shrinkflation” is Affecting Your Grocery Bill—And What You Can Do About It

With food production costs on the rise, some of your favourite grocery products may be getting smaller.


How To Clean Shower Curtains

If you can't remember the last time you cleaned your shower curtain, these hints will come in handy.


Should You Rake Leaves or Just Leave Them?

Is raking up your leaves and taking them to the dump really the best course of action?

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12 Tips To Prevent Your Bike From Being Stolen

No one wants their bicycle stolen, whether out and about or from their garage.


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 dark.



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10 Ways You Never Thought to Use a Kitchen Sponge

If you're only using your kitchen sponges to wash dishes, you're tapping just a fraction of their potential! Check out...


Sunflower Photography to Brighten Your Day

A gorgeous gallery celebrating bright, beautiful and blooming sunflowers.


How Often Should You Flip Your Mattress?

Do you need to flip your mattress? And when does it need to be rotated? We answer all your questions...

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9 Signs Your Tree Is Dying

Certified arborists reveal the sure signs a tree is in distress—along with tips on how to save it.


Why I Adopted a Pair of Ducklings During the Pandemic

Fostering a pair of ducklings brought new joy to our home—until I discovered what awaited them back at the farm.


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25+ Clever Uses for Coffee Filters You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

You use coffee filters everyday to make your favourite morning brew, but they have lots of other uses around the...


The Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can (and Can’t) Eat

We all know we should eat our fruits and veggies, but what's good for us isn't always good for our...


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50 Ugly Dogs That Are Still So Darn Cute

For nearly 30 years, ugly dogs have vied for the crown in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. Check out these...


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30+ Cheapskate Handy Hints for the Outdoors

Save those milk jugs, soda cans and pool noodles you thought were useless—and give them a new life outdoors with...