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Never Do This to Your Microwave

These common maintenance mistakes are shortening the life of your hard-working appliance.

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Kitchen Appliance Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Not getting the results you want from your blender, mixer and microwave? These hacks will help.


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Things You Should Never Buy in Bulk

Don’t fall into the “more is more” trap. These items have a shorter shelf life than you’d think, meaning it...


The Best Way to Clean Your Cast Iron Pans (If You Want Them to Last Forever)

Follow this six-step plan to keep your cast iron clean and in top condition for years to come.


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The Best Temperatures to Set Everything in Your Home

Do touch that dial! Finding the best temperatures to set everything in your home can keep you comfortable and save...

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Cleaning Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Find out which bad housekeeping habits could leave your home even dirtier.


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13 Clever Uses for Paper Towels

Paper towels to the rescue! These home tips will have you reaching for the roll every time you're in a...


This Genius Hack Will Make Your Pots and Pans Look Brand New

Add the secret ingredient, and bring to a boil. It's just that easy!


This is How We Used the Kitchen Stove in the Great Depression

During the Great Depression, the old stove was the heart and soul of the kitchen—and family life.


Is Your Freezer Set to the Right Temperature?

Love to store make-ahead meals in your freezer? Be sure that your food stays fresh by setting the right freezer...


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8 Things in Your Freezer You Should Toss Out

Need to make some room in the freezer? When in doubt, throw it out.


If There’s a Light in Your Fridge, Why Isn’t There One in Your Freezer?

It's time to finally shed some light on why our freezers are so dark.


What It Means if You Have Frost in Your Freezer

Freezer frost isn't just unsightly. It can impact food quality, cause a nasty odour and even weaken your freezer's efficiency....

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40 Kitchen Hacks That’ll Change the Way You Cook

These quick and clever kitchen hacks will save you time, money and effort!


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7 Surprisingly Germy Kitchen Items You Never Think to Clean

The sponge and the sink are obvious culprits, but new research shows that other everyday kitchen objects harbour germs can...


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This Is The Only Way You Should Be Organizing Your Fridge

Follow these simple fridge-organizing tips to extend the life of your groceries and make cooking a total breeze.


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40 Clever Kitchen Organizing Ideas You’ll Want to Try Right Now

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it can also be the most cluttered. Use these clever...


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These Pantry Organization Ideas Make Meal Prep *So* Much Easier

Overwhelmed by the clutter in your cupboards and drawers? These pantry organization ideas will bring order to even the most...


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99 Genius Tips That Will Make Your Holidays So Much Better

From grocery shopping to cooking to using up the leftovers, we've assembled expert tips to help you through the holiday...


Do You Need to Wash Avocados?

It turns out, you do need to wash avocados—unless you want to risk coming into contact with potentially harmful bacteria.


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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...


We Test 5 Methods to Clean a Burnt Pan—Here’s How They Performed

Ever wonder how to clean a burnt pan? See what happened when we put different cleaning methods to the test...

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30+ Pantry Essentials With a Long Shelf Life

Long shelf life foods are pantry staples. Keep these on hand for years (or even decades!).


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Your Favourite Chore, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

From vacuuming to laundry, no one likes doing chores—but there are certain ones that you're probably better at, according to...


How to Protect Your Food from Freezer Burn

Learn how to stop freezer burn in its tracks.


How to Get That Stinky Fish Smell Out of Your Kitchen

You want to eat fish because it's good for you, but when your salmon piccata leaves behind a stench, it's...


10 Colours You Shouldn’t Have in Your Home

You'll regret adding these colours at home.


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10 Nearly-Forgotten Ingredients Grandma Always Cooked With

Ever wonder what ingredients your Gram used to make her dishes extra special? You might find the answer here...