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How to Hide Clutter in a Bedroom — 5 Tricks for More Minimalist Sleeping Spaces
Hiding clutter in a bedroom is essential to creating a serene space to reach ultimate relaxation. Discover how these professionals make clutter disappear
By Portia Carroll Published
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6 Features That are Devaluing your Bathroom Right Now, According to Realtors — How Many are in Yours?
If you want your bathroom to bring you a return on your investment, steer clear of these features
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Which 'Clutterbug' are you? Find Out Your Organizational Style, and How it Can Help you Declutter for Good
If you're stuck in a rut and feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, this philosophy may be able to help you design a personalized system that resolves the messy situation for good
By Portia Carroll Published
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How to Plant Bare Root Roses, and When to do it to Get the Best Results
It might be cold out but there's never been a better time to plant roses to fill your garden with gorgeous fragrant blooms in summer
By Sarah Wilson Published
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4 Overlooked Storage Spots that are Saviors for Small Spaces – 'They've Helped me Maximize Every Inch!'
If you think you lack storage space, these 'hidden' spots are actually hiding in plain sight
By Amy McArdle Published
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Is Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding in Style? Designers on When They Would (and Wouldn't) Use It
Experts give the definitive answer to whether kitchen cabinet crown molding is still in style or not. The maximalists out there won’t be disappointed
By Raluca Racasan Published
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How to Protect Houseplants From Central Heating, According to Experts
Simple advice to keep foliage flourishing throughout the cold season, without it perishing at the hands of your home's heating
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Hide Storage Boxes in a Room — This is Where Professional Organizers Conceal Containers
Storage boxes are a great help when it comes to putting away our belongings, but where’s best to hide them?
By Portia Carroll Published
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8 Easy Fruit Trees That Literally Anyone Can Grow — Enjoy a Home-grown Harvest With This Advice
Skip the store bought stuff and grow your own bumper crops with these fruit trees that are perfect even for beginner gardeners
By Jacky Parker Published
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Which Flowers are Lucky in Feng Shui? 4 to Pick for Your House and Garden for Good Energy
Feng Shui lucky flowers are known to add yang energy into a space and can improve many aspects of your life
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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How to Organize Food Storage Containers – 3 Expert-Approved Tricks to Banish Toppling Towers
Discover the simple way to organize the dreaded tower of containers
By Amy McArdle Published
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How To Hide Cords in Your Kitchen — 5 Styling Tricks for More Minimalist Countertops
Don't let a show-stopping kitchen design be spoiled by messy cords. Here's how to avoid this at all costs...
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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Seed Viability Tests — 4 Clever Ways Experts Use to See if Garden Seeds are Still Good to Plant
Did you know that seeds have a shelf life? We asked experts how to use seed viability tests to see if they're still good to plant, to avoid disappointment come spring time
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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If you Struggle to Let go of Your Stuff, This Decluttering Trick was Designed with you in Mind
Discover the latest trick to help you downsize and organize your belongings in 2024
By Amy McArdle Published
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5 Organization Brands That Should be on Your Radar (and the Best Products to Buy)
Professional organizers swear by these homeware brands for a more streamlined lifestyle
By Amy McArdle Published
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How to Pick the Right Marble Slab — This is the Secret Designers Know to do When Choosing Countertops
If you're looking to find your dream marble countertop, here are the pointers to help you narrow it down
By Faaizah Shah Published
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7 Ways to Maximize Kitchen Storage Without Adding Extra Cabinets (or Sacrificing Style)
Make the most of your available storage space without the need for costly renos or bulky cabinets
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Things to do for Your Garden Now Ahead of the New Growing Season — 'This is Your Get-Ready Checklist'
The gardening year has begun and it's time to start planning and purchasing important tools and seeds. Experts offer a to-do list
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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6 Resolutions to Make Your Smart Home Better in 2024 — This is How to Get More From Your Tech
Make your smart home work better for you in the new year with these tips to get things firing on all cylinders
By Alan Martin Published
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What Type of Flooring Never Goes Out of Style? Interior Designers Say These 5 Looks Are "Trend-Proof"
If you're updating your flooring, you want to think long-term, so consider one of these five enduringly stylish looks
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Three Sisters Planting Method — A Century-Old Technique To Grow Fertilizer-Free, Healthy Plants
Three Sister Planting method is an ancient practice that allows you to grow and harvest long-lasting, pesticide-free crops in any size of garden
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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5 Home Office Design Tips from Jeremiah Brent that Will Revolutionize Your Work-from-Home Set-Up
The esteemed designer knows how to marry functionality and beauty
By Amy McArdle Published
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Use This 3-Step Guide to Neatly Store Your Bed Linen and Keep it Smelling Fresh All the Time
Follow these tips to keep your bed linen storage beautifully organized
By Amy McArdle Published
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5 Houseplants for North-Facing Rooms That Tolerate Low Light Levels and Offer Vibrant Greenery
If your home has lots of north-facing spaces, these expert-approved houseplants are the perfect choice
By Lilith Hudson Published
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7 Seeds to Sow in January for Flourishing Flowers and Delicious Vegetables Through Spring and Summer
Get planting these seeds now if you want your backyard to bloom magnificently through spring and summer
By Imogen Williams Published
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How to Revive a Bamboo Plant That's Dying – 6 Expert-Recommended Ways to Bring The Green Back to Life
Want to revive a bamboo plant that's dying? These useful tips will not only help you refresh the plant but also keep it forever healthy
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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6 Things That People with Amazing-Smelling Kitchens Never Do — 'Avoid These for Lasting Freshness!'
For a kitchen that's free from nasty smells, small maintenance tasks can go a long way
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Experts Love the "Micro-Decluttering" Method — It's So Easy And Makes Such a Big Difference to Your Home
Adopt the micro decluttering method and you'll find that this fast paced approach to tidying really helps you get your house in order, fast
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Decorate With Lick Paint's Most Popular Shade – 'It's the Perfect Winter Mood-Booster!'
The surprising shade is dominating sales at the color-centric home decor brand - here's how to use it
By Amy McArdle Published