Best Tips

Chances are, you’re not using everything in your drawers and cupboards to its full potential! These genius home hacks and do-it-yourself solutions will save you time, money and effort.

5 Everyday Things That Treat Chapped Lips

Discover ways to treat chapped lips using everyday household items like petroleum jelly, olive oil and more.


13+ Things Facebook Won’t Tell You

What does Facebook do with your personal information, and how can you control who sees your private posts? Improve your...


Reader's Digest Canada Logo

13+ Things Your Child’s Paediatrician Won’t Tell You

Get faster, better treatment for your child, and improve their next visit to the doctor's office with these simple,...


13+ Things a TV Chef Won’t Tell You

Go behind the scenes and discover the dirty kitchen secrets your favourite TV chefs are hiding.


5 Everyday Things That Treat Acne

Keep your skin looking wonderful and help prevent acne flare-ups with these everyday items.


5 More Things To Do with Mustard

Put mustard to work to help ease your headaches, stuffy nose and other common ailments.


5 Things To Do with Aloe Vera

Calm burns, soothe itchy skin and treat acne with five handy uses for aloe vera.


5 More Everyday Things That Remove Stains

Discover how you can stick it to stubborn stains, using common household items like club soda, shampoo and...

5 Things To Help You Decorate for Christmas

Wrap gifts, string up lights and more, with five everyday items that make Christmas decorating the easiest part of your...


13+ Things Your Locksmith Won’t Tell You

A good front door lock is your home's first line of defense. Save money while keeping your house safe...


Reader's Digest Canada Logo

13+ Things a Fast Food Worker Won’t Tell You

From the easiest way to get quicker service to how clean your food actually is, uncover the surprising secrets...


Reader's Digest Canada Logo

13+ Things an Identity Thief Won’t Tell You

Criminals are after your personal information and money. Protect yourself from fraud with these secrets from former identity thieves.


6 Things You Never Knew About Halloween

Prepare for a scare when you learn the surprising (and dark) history behind Halloween's origins.


5 Everyday Things That Relieve Pain

Get some relief and learn how to use common household items like salt, oatmeal and potatoes to stop unpleasant aches...


5 Everyday Things That Remove Laundry Stains

Discover how you can stick it to stubborn stains with common household items like baking soda, vinegar and...


5 More Everyday Things That Clean Your Bathroom

Find out how using soda pop, vinegar and other common household items can make cleaning your bathroom a...


9 Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids

You don't have to fork over big bucks for that Halloween costume your child loves. Turn everyday household items into...

5 Everyday Things That Help Your Skin

Raid your pantry to discover five common household items that are great for your skin.


10 Funny Baby Halloween Costumes

Dress up your own kids or let the utter cuteness of these costumes give you a laugh. These quirky and...


5 Surprising Things To Do with Lemons

Skip the lemonade and put lemons to work for everything from removing stubborn stains to masking unpleasant household odours.


5 Everyday Things That Clean Your Skin

Go ahead and try these natural skincare treatments for a flawless and affordable solution to blemishes and dull...


5 Everyday Things That Remove Stains

Don't let unexpected spills and stains ruin your fabrics-or your day. Fight back with these simple spot-removing items you can...


5 Everyday Things That Clean Your Hair

Find out how you can get your hair silky smooth and looking great by using everyday items like...

5 Everyday Things That Clean Your Bathroom

Get rid of those grease and soap-scum buildups, and clear up nasty drain clogs with these simple, cost effective solutions. 


5 More Things To Do with Duct Tape

Is there anything more versatile than duct tape? We seriously doubt it. Here are five more handy uses for the...


5 More Things to do With Buckets

Repurpose those old plastic or metal buckets to create stilts, painting essentials, washing machines, and more!


5 More Things To Do with Soap

Put your bars of soap to good use with these five new ways to use soap around the home.


5 More Handy Things To Do with WD-40

Remove a stuck ring, clean stains and break in leather, all with these practical new ways to use WD-40.


13+ Coffee Shop Secrets Your Barista Won’t Tell You

Rude customers, deluxe espressos and the perfect cup of coffee - all in a day's work for your barista....