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Easy-to-follow instructional guides on how to do anything and everything from your home, from homemade cleaners to at-home renos to DIY crafts and builds.

DIY Projects

How to Organize Your Art Supplies in Style

Organizing art supplies can be both functional and fun, and we're showing you a simple and fast way to do it.

Maca Atencio

November 3, 2024

Outdoors

How to Store Outdoor Patio Furniture for Winter

Preparing your patio furniture for winter is a simple way to extend its lifespan and ensure it's ready for next summer.

Doug Murray

September 27, 2024

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Cleaning and Organization

No Storage Space? How to Organize Every Room in Your Home

Bid goodbye to clutter and hello to tidy, organized perfection. We've rounded up our favourite ways to organize every space in your home.

Sharon Miki Chan

September 19, 2024

Cleaning

How to Clean Bird Poop Off Any Surface

Here’s how to clean bird poop off a variety of surfaces — from outdoor furniture to decks and windows.

Amber Dowling

September 5, 2024

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Design

Bedroom Design Ideas for Your Dorm Under $100

Maximize your dorm space with thoughtful design ideas that are all under a hundred bucks.

Amber Dowling

September 3, 2024

Design

Pick Out a Perfectly Sized Rug With This Designer’s Secret

Toronto-based decorator Jacklynn Little of Jacklynn Little Interiors reveals how to select the perfect carpet.

Iris Benaroia

August 29, 2024

Gardening

The Best Vegetables to Plant in August and September

Extend your growing season and discover which ones thrive in cold weather and how you can keep fresh produce on your table well into autumn.

Doug Murray

August 21, 2024

Real Estate

How to Qualify for a Mortgage in 2024

Wondering how much of a mortgage you qualify for and how current regulations factor in? We've got answers.

Amber Dowling

August 19, 2024

Cleaning

How to Properly Clean Your Air Conditioner Before Summer’s Over

As we wind down another Canadian summer, it’s the perfect time to consider doing some minor air conditioner cleaning and maintenance.

Doug Murray

August 16, 2024

Real Estate

5 Non-Traditional Ways to Buy a Home in 2024

With the affordability crisis, many Canadians are considering alternative home ownership models.

Doug Murray

August 13, 2024

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Cleaning

How to Get Rid of Dust From Every Type of Surface at Home

These are the best ways to get rid of dust from every surface in the home to help cutdown on overall cleaning time.

Emma Yardley

August 12, 2024

DIY Projects

These Custom Floating Shelves Can Be Made in 7 Easy Steps

If you're ready to tackle a fun DIY project, follow this guide to create your own custom floating shelves.

Courtney Ryall

August 9, 2024