Ideas, advice and expert guidance for a home that works beautifully every day.
Mixing bleach with vinegar or another acid releases chlorine gas. What poison centres say, what to do if it happens, and which other mixes to avoid.
Sophie Laurent · · 4 min read
Marcus Chen · · 4 min read
A study of used kitchen sponges found 362 kinds of bacteria. Here is what the research says, and the quick fixes that work before guests arrive.
Elena Rossi · · 5 min read
Drying clothes in a closed room really can feed condensation and mould. Research found that one load of washing releases around two litres of water as it dries.
Sophie Laurent · · 5 min read
A pan of tangerine peels and cinnamon on the stove is a lovely winter ritual. It perfumes the room and adds a little moisture, but it does not purify the air.
Elena Rossi · · 5 min read
Daylight saving time ended on November 1. Firefighters repeat the same advice every year: test your smoke and CO alarms. Here is the 10-minute check, step by step.
Daniel Hartmann · · 5 min read
Health Canada's advice is blunt: never take a mattress or sofa from the curb. If you still want that free couch, here are the six places university pest experts tell you to check.
Elena Rossi · · 5 min read
Warm minimalism swaps stark white for natural wood, plaster and stone. Our home editor explains how to bring the look into any kitchen.
Elena Rossi · · 7 min read
A small living room can feel surprisingly spacious with the right layout. Here are ten arrangements our editors return to again and again.
Elena Rossi · · 6 min read
Sleep scientists agree that the bedroom environment matters. Here is how to adjust light, temperature and sound for deeper rest.
Elena Rossi · · 6 min read
The best organization systems are the ones you will still use in six months. Our editors share the habits and storage that actually work.
Elena Rossi · · 5 min read
Renovations always cost more than planned. Our home editor shares where your money matters most and where you can safely economize.
Elena Rossi · · 8 min read
