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New Ways to Improve Your Recycling System

New Ways to Improve Your Recycling System   Recycling has been a focus for eco-conscious Canadians for over 40 years. Surprised? Well, we’ve come a long way and much has changed during that time. Knowledge has been gained, systems improved and some manufacturers have come on board. Yet the urgency to reduce waste is still […]

Even a Toddler Can Be Taught Good Table Manners

Even a Toddler Can Be Taught Good Table Manners   Food is an amazing toy for toddlers. Much of what you serve them is squeezed, dropped, and flicked all over the place, in turn it hardens and dries into the high chair’s seams, behind cushions and between straps. It gets super messy fast! Keeping a […]

Corn Off the Cob in Under a Minute!

Corn Off the Cob in Under a Minute!   Dripping in butter, with a sprinkle of salt, a hint of spice or straight up as it was picked, fresh corn on the cob can’t be beat. But, if you’re one of the many who find this Canadian delicacy too messy or prefer it off the […]

How to Mould-Proof Your Home this Summer

How to Mould-Proof Your Home this Summer   What are the first five things you love about summer? Spending time at the beach, weekends at the cottage, immersing yourself in a book poolside, warm summer nights spent with family and friends or dropping the kids off at camp. Betcha didn’t say mould. Yet, the risk […]

Don’t Throw in the Trowel Just Yet! Your Garden Still Needs You

Don’t Throw in the Trowel Just Yet! Your Garden Still Needs You   The excitement of planning and preparing your garden and planting your favourite perennials has passed. And, while over the past few months you’ve enjoyed the fruits of your labour in your outdoor oasis, the summer heat is taking its toll. But don’t […]

A Surefire Way to Keep Ceilings Free of Guck

A Surefire Way to Keep Ceilings Free of Guck   Throwing open the windows and doors in the summer is glorious, until mid August when flies invade your home. Flies are annoying to everyone, including the family pet, but the insult to injury is the mess they leave on the ceiling. Did you know that […]

Camp Essentials Every Kids Needs

Camp Essentials Every Kids Needs   Summer camps are back! Families across the country are shopping and packing, eager to finally get the kids to camp. With far-reaching benefits, summer camp can make a positive impact on the rest of a child’s life. From the new friends they’ll meet, to the life skills they’ll learn, […]

5 Tips for a Sand-Free Car

5 Tips for a Sand-Free Car   There’s only one drawback to spending the day at the beach: all that sand you unintentionally bring into the car at the end of the day! Sand has a sneaky way of getting into every nook and cranny, seam, and crevice, making clean-up a challenge. This year, be […]

Simple Solutions to Hide Your Air Conditioner

Simple Solutions to Hide Your Air Conditioner   How much time do you spend in the garden? Probably hours – planning, planting, watering, weeding, and deadheading – to create an oasis that you can escape to and enjoy with friends and family. That is until the bulky air conditioner catches your eye and the illusion […]

Say Goodbye to Sunscreen Stains

Say Goodbye to Sunscreen Stains   Picture this: a beautiful sandy beach, a good book, and nothing to do. It’s the beach lover’s ideal weekend. However, sunscreen stains can ruin the mood and your favourite swimwear if not treated properly. Do lather up, but make sure to avoid sloppy applications of sunscreen. Sunscreen stains are […]

7 Reasons You Need an Outdoor Clothesline

7 Reasons You Need an Outdoor Clothesline   Retractable, stationary, or compact, the versatile clothesline is a must-have for every homeowner (even those with limited space). Not convinced? We’ve compiled 8 reasons that will have you rushing out to buy one this weekend. More Money in your Wallet Everyone likes to save money and reducing […]

Refresh Your Space with a Summer Photo Swap

Refresh Your Space with a Summer Photo Swap   Looking for a fun and innovative way to update your living room, family room, bedroom, or home office? Simply switch and swap out all of your old framed photos for new ones. All you need is a good printer and photo paper. No printer, no worries! […]

Flip your Fan to Cool for the Best Results

Flip your Fan to Cool for the Best Results   Do you change the direction your ceiling fan spins from winter to summer? You should. To keep cool in the summer, your ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise. The counterclockwise direction combined with the blade pitch on your fan creates a downdraft, which sends out that […]

Upgrade your Garden with an Eco-Friendly Rain Barrel

Upgrade your Garden with an Eco-Friendly Rain Barrel   Rainwater harvesting has become a popular trend. Stylish rain barrels come in all different shapes and sizes to fit even the smallest urban space. And while technically a free resource, collecting rainwater for your garden has many benefits. The most obvious is to capture water for […]

Simple Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Simple Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice   In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs when the sun travels along its northernmost path in the sky. Often called the longest day of the year, it’s the day with the most daylight making it a day worthy of celebration! For thousands of years, cultures from […]

Molly Maid's Book

A clean house has never been so simple!

The MOLLY MAID Cleaning Handbook is full of easy cleaning methods, tips and advice. Cleaning can be fast and simple; from tackling the clutter to scrubbing the bathtub, the cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID will be with you every step of the way. With a system as efficient as MOLLY MAID, you’ll have plenty of time left over to enjoy your sparkling home.