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As anyone who’s ever rented an apartment knows, carpet cleaners are a life (and deposit) saver. But when they stop working, things can get frustrating. Sure, you could go rent one, but you bought it t...

Memory foam mattresses are an absolute godsend for people with back problems. Unfortunately, during the initial couple of weeks that you have one, they tend to make a particular smell....

Mattress stains are an unfortunate fact of life. Whether you have kids, a pet, or a bad sense of humour, urine can end up on your mattress regularly. But how do you get wee out of a mattress?...

If your LazySpa isn’t heating up, first of all - I’m sorry. Those things are godsends for those of us in cold climates with a bad back. But the good news is that it’s likely a problem that can be fixe...

Especially if you’re living in an older home, you may find your cold kitchen a nuisance. Many factors could cause this, but the largest is that they’re just often not built for heat retention....

Is your tumble dryer leaving your clothes damp and not drying the laundry well? To help you diagnose the issue, we’ve compiled a list of possible reasons your tumble dryer might not be drying clothes ...

A tumble dryer failing to heat up is a major problem! But before calling a repairman, read through this post to figure out what could be wrong. The trouble might be a simple fix. Why pay the repairman...

For many of us, the gardening season completely shuts down in the fall. But what do we do when we want fresh, home-grown vegetables in the middle of winter? Here are the answers to some common questio...

Greenhouses are a great way for many small growers to extend the season, giving several extra months of fresh vegetables. But that still leaves many gardens bare during the coldest months of the year....

Just like a weed is any plant growing where you don't want it, so a pest is a bug that is eating a plant you don't want it to. But just because we happened to plant a succulent green in a spot where a...

Hydroponic gardening is the ideal growing system for enthusiastic gardeners who don't have an outdoor garden space. It is also ideal for growing spinach, as you can perfectly control the growing envir...

Do you grow vegetables in soil or compost? This is a question asked by many gardeners, and unfortunately, the answer is not a simple yes or no....

We are surrounded by plastic, so it is only natural that we use plastic in our gardens to grow food. We will discuss 7 ways how to grow vegetables in plastic, and which plastics are safe to choose fro...

There is nothing like cooking and eating a meal that you grew yourself. Even if it is just pulling a carrot for an afternoon snack, you can easily grow your own food and become more self-sufficient. B...

Spring is always an exciting time for the gardener, when you prepare your plot or container to produce an abundant harvest. Every garden has to start somewhere. It usually begins with a tiny seed, but...