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15 Things You’re Doing to Your iPhone That Apple Experts Wouldn’t

These very common mistakes can cause some very big problems—avoid them to keep your iPhone running smoothly for as long...


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6 Smartphone Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone to Fix

Got a wet cell phone? A shattered screen? These smartphone repair techniques should do the trick.


Fake Blood for Halloween: 3 Easy Ways to Make It

While it's easy to buy fake blood, it's more fun to whip it up in your kitchen laboratory with ingredients...


Kitchen Cleaning Checklist: 11 Tips for a Clean Kitchen

No one wants a dirty, smelly kitchen. Make your kitchen clean sparkle and smell great with these simple cleaning tips.


15 Things You Never Knew You Could Put in the Washing Machine

Stuffed animals and small toys? Sure. Yoga mats and baseball caps? Bring them on.


7 Things You Can Make With All of Those Acorns

Winnie-the-Pooh's Piglet is not the only one that loves acorns. We love them too (just not to eat!).



27 Clever Uses for Petroleum Jelly You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Keep a jar of petroleum jelly in every room of the house to help remove stains, protect valuables, stop squeaks,...

11 Most Inspiring Home Organization Makeovers

Home organizers and interior designers share their best tips for tackling some common and overwhelming organizing challenges.


Car Freshening Hacks You Probably Haven’t Thought Of

These unconventional tips will help get rid of car smells and keep unwanted odours at bay.


12 Sneaky Ways Your Home Is Draining Your Bank Account

Since your walls can't talk, we got home pros to suggest the hidden ways your house could be costing you...


The 50 Biggest Regrets First-Time Home Buyers Have

It's easy to overlook some of these small yet very important things when you're excited about buying a house—but you'll...


50+ Things Most Homeowners Aren’t Doing But Need To

You probably haven’t done these cleaning and home maintenance tasks lately (if ever!), but it’s imperative that you do. The...



How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Auto Light Socket

Got a headlight out? Use these four simple steps to determine if your bad headlight or taillight is caused by...


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 a family heirloom—it can be...


12 Hiding Places to Conceal Spare Keys and Other Valuables Outside Your Home

Store a spare key and other valuables safely so people won’t find them.

10 Interior Painting Tips For Flawless Walls

Want a professional looking paint job, without actually hiring the pros? Up your DIY game with these interior painting tips...


50 Secrets Chefs Won’t Tell You

Working in professional kitchens might mean missing weekends and holidays and having to deal with grease fires, but you certainly...


19 Easy Ways to Add Farmhouse Style to Any Home

Modern farmhouse style has made a major impact on the decorating scene lately, and for good reason. Light and airy,...


7 Clever Uses For Pencil Erasers You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Think beyond your old math class homework, and consider these clever household uses for the humble eraser. (You'll never look...


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

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


24 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Baby Shampoo

What's gentle enough to use to cleanse your baby's tender hair and skin but strong enough to wash your car?...

The Best Ways to Clean White Sneakers

Thanks to these genius—and easy—tips on how to clean white sneakers, you can say hello to a lifetime of spotless...


50+ Smart Life Hacks For Your Best Summer Ever

The sooner you can get your chores done, the sooner you can relax and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air....


Are You Storing Wine the Right Way?

Want the most out of your wine but not planning on drinking it right away? Do yourself a favour and...


10 Ways You Can Help Save the Earth With Mason Jars

Want to slash your consumption of single use plastics? These clever new uses for Mason jars are a great way...


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 fix to repair a broken...


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 some tricks that take just...