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Genius uses for essential oils in your home

Essential oils have been around for hundreds of centuries for a reason – because they're powerful! Here's how to put them to work in your home.
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Home Tips

9 surprising uses for Epsom salts you’ve probably never thought of

Epsom salts have been a staple for creating a soothing bath to wash away aches and pains. But there's much more this simple substance can do.
12 simple ways to update your bedroom
Home Tips

12 simple ways to update your bedroom

Redesign your space with these stylish yet affordable ideas that can be completed in as little as just a few hours.
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Home Tips

14 laundry myths that are ruining your clothes

Change the way you wash your clothes and they, along with your appliances, will thank you!
14 food parts you should never throw in the garbagemediately tossing those leftover parts of fresh produce in the bin, you could be missing out on some powerful nutrients – and losing money in the process.
Home Tips

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 powerful nutrients – and losing money in the process.
Cleaning myths that don’t actually work (and what to do instead)
Home Tips

Cleaning myths that don’t actually work (and what to do instead)

Cleaning experts are calling out these popular cleaning “hacks” that are obsolete or never did the job in the first place!
11 things you shouldn’t store in your bathroom
Home & Garden, Home Tips

11 things you shouldn’t store in your bathroom

Some products made specifically to be used in the bathroom should definitely not be stored in the bathroom. Here's why.
18 things your electrician wishes you knew
Home Tips

18 things your electrician wishes you knew

Before you attempt to DIY a power problem in your home, be sure to read what these electricians have to say.
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If these things are in your freezer, toss them out
Home Tips

If these things are in your freezer, toss them out

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

10 surprising things that decrease property value

Your home is one of your biggest purchases, so it makes sense that you'd want to protect your investment. Read on to learn about 10 surprising things that decrease a home's property value.
10 tips for staying healthy while working from home
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10 tips for staying healthy while working from home

If you’re working from home for the foreseeable future, it’s important for your physical and mental health to have a healthy workspace.
Every life hack I learned during lockdown
Culture, Home Tips

Every life hack I learned during lockdown

We might feel unproductive during lockdowns, but these life hacks we’ve learnt say otherwise.
20 little things everyone forgets to clean – but shouldn’t
Home & Garden, Home Tips

20 little things everyone forgets to clean – but shouldn’t

No matter how much you plan, these always slip through the cracks.
When your whole life gets cancelled, here’s what to do instead
Home Tips

How to survive lockdown with your sanity intact

Stuck at home? Do these things to get through a quarantine healthier, happier and smarter!
Home Tips

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 that can cause foodborne illnesses – or worse.
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