Home & Garden

There’s no place like home—especially when it’s in tip-top shape. We’ve rounded up the best cleaning and organizing tricks, affordable decor ideas, DIY hacks, and more. Warning: Once you’ve got everything just the way you want it, you may never want to leave!

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This is When You Should Start Mowing Your Lawn in the Spring

Keep these factors in mind before mowing your lawn for the first time this season.

13 Secrets Your Exterminator Wants You to Know

Repelling pests can be as simple as changing the light bulb above your porch.


How to Save Your Laptop After a Spill

Spilling coffee, juice or water on a laptop might seem like the end of the world, but there’s a good chance...


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Don’t Toss Those Used Coffee Grounds in the Compost Just Yet!

There are plenty of ways to put the waste from your morning brew to work.


Can You Guess the Most Popular Pet Name of the Past 125 Years?

Turns out pet lovers have had a special place in their hearts for this particular name for more than a...

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Got Old Oranges? Here’s How to Put Them to Work All Around the House

It turns out everyone's favourite source of vitamin C can come in handy even after it's past its prime.


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This is What’s Wrong With Canada’s Tax System

Dreading tax season? According to Toby Sanger, executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness, we've all got good reason.


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Secrets Personal Organizers Would Never Tell You for Free

Want to expand your living space—without taking a sledgehammer to the walls? Make the most of every square foot with...


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The Best Cleaning Tricks for Hard-to-Remove Stuff

Clogged drains and stubborn adhesive wall hooks are no match for our highly effective housekeeping hacks.


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If You Get These Texts, Delete Them Immediately

Friends and family aren’t the only ones who text you. Scammers do too!


What You Need to Know About Laundry Stripping

Find out how laundry stripping can reveal hidden grime that's deeply embedded in your sheets and towels.


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How to Win Over a Grumpy Cat

Nobody like a sourpuss, and a crabby kitty isn’t much fun either. Learn how to earn a feline's friendship in...


What is That Pink Slime in Your Bathroom?

Get the scoop on so-called pink mould, the icky shower slime that seems to return as soon as you finish...

This Brilliant Laundry Detergent Hack Could Save You a Bundle

Don’t throw away your "empty" laundry detergent until you've tried this money-saving trick. It’s so simple!


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8 Things You Didn’t Know Your Dishwasher Could Do

Odds are, you haven’t been taking advantage of this appliance’s full potential. These dishwasher hacks will totally blow your mind.


Here’s Why You Need to Clean Your Washing Machine—and How to Do It

The moist, warm, dark environment of your washing machine is the perfect breeding ground for mould and germs. Here's how...


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These Are the Most Popular Dog Breeds in Canada

Dogs may be our best friends, but which ones do we rely on the most? Every year, the Canadian Kennel...


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40 Handy Aluminum Foil Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

If you're only using aluminum foil to line your cookie sheets, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential.


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30 Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips from the Past

Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and effort. You'll want to stock...


The One Ingredient You Should ALWAYS Add to Your Dishwasher

It'll give your glassware an extra sparkle and prevent filmy residue from hard water.


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10 Design Tips From Brian Gluckstein You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

In his book, Brian Gluckstein: The Art of Home, Canada’s most influential interior designer reveals the secrets behind his effortlessly...


What Everyone Forgets When It Comes to Estate Planning

Sure, you've got your physical assets accounted for, but have you considered the digital assets you've accumulated, including reward points?

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The Healthy Home Checklist

Science-backed strategies that help eliminate potential health hazards and improve your well-being, room by room.


How to Clean Your Phone—And How Often You Should

Your phone is grosser than you realize. Here's how to clean it properly.


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Quick Spring Cleaning Tasks You Can Do in 60 Seconds—Or Less!

Pressed for time? You can scratch a few of these jobs off your spring cleaning checklist in a matter of...


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The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist

Be honest: When's the last time you deep-cleaned #6 on this list?


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These Netflix Organizing Shows Will Inspire You to Declutter Now

Looking for storage solutions to bring order to a cluttered space? You'll find plenty of inspiration in these must-watch home...


How to Clean a Greasy, Dusty Range Hood

A hood over the stove is a wonderful thing to have, but the cooking oils from your favourite fried chicken,...