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Why Printed Books Are Simply Better Than E-Readers
Technology may have taken over, but fans of old-fashioned books know a well-stocked bookshelf will always reign supreme.
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Broken Phone? Holey Clothes? Why You Should Fix It, Not Throw It Away
A "fix it" revolution is leading everyday people to take things into their own hands and divert material from landfills...
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Why Are People Putting Toilet Paper in the Fridge?
Have you heard of this trend? We'll explain how it works and let you decide if it's worth trying out...
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Dishes Still Wet After Running Through the Dishwasher? Try This
This dishwasher hack will dry your dishes in just 5 minutes!
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11 Ways to Lower Your Hydro Bill This Season
Our energy use (and bills) tend to soar as the mercury plummets. These tips can help you keep the ever-increasing...
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The Best Ways to Defrost Chicken
Learn how to defrost chicken safely in the refrigerator, in the sink and in the microwave. We’ll tell you how...
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14 Photos You Should Carry with You at All Times—But Don’t
It's a little-used life hack, but your photo library can save you time and frustration by putting important information a...
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Handy Mayonnaise Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner
If you're only slathering mayo on your sandwiches, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential.
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This is the Best Polish For Your Dashboard—and It’s in Your Pantry!
A budget-friendly way to make your dashboard shine—without chemicals.
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Why People Are Putting Aluminum Foil Behind Their Wi-Fi Routers
This surprising hack could be the remedy when your Wi-Fi throws a buffering tantrum—but is it the real deal or...
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10 Smart Uses For Sandpaper You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
If you're only using sandpaper on your woodworking projects, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential. Here's how to...
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10+ iPhone Hacks You’ll Want to Try Right Away
Tech expert Marc Saltzman shares mind-blowing shortcuts you'll wish you'd known sooner.
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The Secret Ingredient That Whitens Your Laundry (Without Bleach)
Hint: You've probably got it in your fridge!
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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!
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Quick Tricks to Make Store-Bought Stuffing Mix Taste Homemade
Dress up your dressing with ingredients you've already got on hand.
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Budget Travel Tips to Help You Save on Your Next Vacation
Expert advice on how to explore the world—without digging too deep into your pockets.
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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent So You Never Have to Buy It Again
The average Canadian household does at least four loads of laundry a week. Imagine how much you...
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The One Thing You’re NOT Doing With Paper Towels (But Should Be)
This genius hack could keep your produce fresher, longer.
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Brilliant IKEA Bookcase Hacks That’ll Inspire You to Think Outside the Box
These storage solutions may look high-end, but they all began with IKEA’s affordable Billy bookcase.
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Baking Soda Can Be a Powerful Cleanser—But You Should Never Use It Here
It seems like baking soda can get any job done, but it can actually cause damage when used to clean...
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Can You Freeze Cheese? Yes—Here’s What You Need to Know
You can buy cheese in bulk and find no shortage of ways to enjoy it. But can you freeze cheese...
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14 Food Parts You Should Never Throw in the Garbage
If you're immediately tossing those leftover parts of fresh produce in the trash, you could be missing out on some...
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10 Surprising Uses for Windex You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner
Contrary to popular belief, the common household cleaner isn't just for glass.
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20 Things to Do with Baking Soda
You've probably got a box of baking soda sitting at the back of your fridge, but this powerful deodorizer has...
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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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Finally! A Definitive List of What Those F1 – F12 Keys Do
You can stop wondering about those function keys. We have the answer.
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Genius Hacks That Make Laundry Day Less of a Hassle
Doing the laundry might not be your favourite chore, but these time-saving tricks will definitely make it easier.
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How to Make Stale Bread Taste Delicious Again
This simple technique will soften that rock-hard loaf in no time at all.
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20 Clever New Uses For Old Nail Polish
It turns out the usefulness of nail polish isn't limited to your nails. Check out these extraordinary ways to put...
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Tossing That Butter Wrapper in the Trash
Discover five clever ways to put butter wrappers to work all around the kitchen.