Hacks


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.


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...


12 Road Trip Essentials For Your Next Cross-Canada Trek

Taking off on a cross-country trek? Don't leave your driveway until you're sure these road trip essentials are on board.


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...


18 Easy Home Updates for Instant Impact

We all want our homes to “show” better, whether we’re selling a house, moving into a new home or apartment,...


6 Genius Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew

Yes, it can be done with a pair of scissors, a house key or a shoe!


3 Ways to Deal with a Difficult Person

These expert tricks for dealing with difficult people will help you minimize the impact of jerks on your life—or maybe...


10 Tricks to Make Your Computer Run Faster

Over time, as your computer—and technology in general—ages, it's bound to run a little slower than it did when you...


What to Do With Your Old Wall-Mounted Phone Jack

Let's face it: the wall-mounted phone jack is becoming a thing of the past. Cover yours up with these clever...

8 Surprising Uses For Kitchen Tongs All Around the House

These additional uses from our experts give you an excuse to have a pair in every color.


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13 Kitchen Upgrades That Make Your Home Look Expensive

To create a beautiful kitchen, you don't have to spend a lot—but you can fool people into thinking you did.


7 Tips for Attracting Butterflies to Your Backyard

To attract butterflies to your home, you need to make them feel at home. Here are seven tips for making...


This Is How to Eat a Pineapple the Correct Way

A video surfaced recently of someone eating pineapple "the right way," and the Internet immediately lost its mind.


How to Choose the Right Paint Brush

Faced with a bewildering array of paint brushes at your local home centre, paint store or hardware store, choosing the...


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100 Car Maintenance Tasks You Can Do on Your Own

Car maintenance seems daunting at first, but start small and work up the car repair ladder. Here are 100 car...

14 Things You Should Be Buying at Thrift Stores—and 9 Things to Skip

Thrift shopping is a hit or a miss sometimes, so we've asked some savvy shoppers for their expertise on what...


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10 Marie Kondo Organization Tips That Will Change Your Life in Minutes

Do you really need all that stuff? This advice from the Organizing Queen will help you decide what stays and...


This Is How Often You Should Clean Your Bathtub

If not, there could be some serious consequences.


How to Train a Puppy: The First 8 Things You Need to Do

Take a break from those cute puppy cuddles to make sure your new pooch learns these essential life skills.


15 Things You Can Clean with a Lint Roller—Besides Clothes

If you're only using lint rollers to clean your clothes, you're missing out on a host of other household benefits....


10 Creative Ways to Stay Warm in a Car That Has No Heat

If you don't have heat in your car and the temperatures drop, you could be in for a very uncomfortable...