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5 Scandi Organizing Techniques for a Clutter-free Home — 'They'll Change Your Habits for Good!'

Scandinavian countries are masters of simple, streamlined, and clutter-free spaces, so take a leaf out of their book if you want a more organized home this year

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  3 Houseplants That Thrive on Steam and Will Make a Bathroom Smell Amazing

  These plants will instantly refresh your bathroom with their vibrant greenery

  By Amy McArdle Published 11 January 24

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  Color Expert Nicole Gibbons Names the Paint Shade to Watch in 2024 for On-Trend Walls

  Clare's founder-turned-TV star reveals what's hot in the paint world and how we should be thinking about color this year

  By Amy McArdle Published 10 January 24

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  9 Vegetables to Sow in January to Get You Back Into the Gardening Game

  Start planting these vegetables today if you want a bumper crop next season

  By Lilith Hudson Published 9 January 24

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  4 Lawn Care Jobs to Complete in January For a Brighter and Healthier Yard This Spring

  These experts explain everything you should be doing to your lawn this month, including the common mistakes to avoid

  By Amy McArdle Published 9 January 24

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  Should Curtains Touch the Floor? Experts Address This Difficult-To-Answer Question

  There are so many decisions to make when you get new curtains but the main one is always how high or low to hang them. Experts guide us through this

  By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated 8 January 24

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  Inset vs Overlay Cabinets — What's the Difference, and Which are Better for Your Kitchen?

  When it comes to comparing inset vs overlay cabinets, it's not just about good looks, as a kitchen designer explains

  By Luke Arthur Wells Published 8 January 24

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  This 'Spontaneous Combustion' Decluttering Rule Will Change the Way you Think About Unused Stuff

  If you need to change the way you look at clutter, this quick and efficient decluttering maxim works wonders

  By Amy McArdle Published 8 January 24

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  8 Kitchen Design Choices You'll Live to Regret, According to Interior Designers — and What to do Instead

  We asked designers — what are the biggest regrets people have about their kitchens? Here's what they told us

  By Luke Arthur Wells Published 7 January 24

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  What Color Floor Makes a Room Look Bigger? These are the 5 Ideas Designers Suggest Trying

  What are the floor colors that will help make a small space look bigger? We ask the experts

  By Oonagh Turner Published 7 January 24

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  This $10 Addition to Your Planters Could be the Answer to Healthier Outdoor Plants

  For flourishing, longer-lasting planters in your container garden, this simple trick is a must

  By Lilith Hudson Published 7 January 24

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  Best Winter Houseplants — From Glossy Foliage to Colorful Blooms, These 8 Plants Top the List

  What plants to choose and how to care for them when the cold season strikes

  By Jacky Parker Published 6 January 24

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  This Genius Hack is the Best Way to Disguise Your Google Nest Thermostat, and it Costs Just $10

  This viral Amazon-buy is the simplest way to disguise any unsightly thermostat by making it blend seamlessly with your surrounding decor

  By Lilith Hudson Published 6 January 24

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  5 Ways to Bring Joy to Your Home After Taking Down Your Christmas Decorations, from Designers

  Beat the January blues and inject some joy back into your interiors with these designer-approved tricks

  By Amy McArdle Published 6 January 24

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  How to Declutter Books — The 3 Steps to Edit Down Your Library and Embrace More Minimalist Shelves

  Give your bookshelf a much needed purge to start 2024 off on the right foot

  By Amy McArdle Published 5 January 24

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  Experts say This Hack for Watering Houseplants Could be the Answer to Flourishing Foliage

  This watering technique is one of the best ways to give your greenery the refresh it deserves, and it has expert approval

  By Lilith Hudson Published 4 January 24

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  6 Reasons Why Your Houseplants May Smell Bad — and How to Fix Them, Quickly

  If your houseplants are smelling a little offputting, these are the reasons why (and crucially, how best to solve the problem)

  By Oonagh Turner Published 4 January 24

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  4 New Year Decluttering Resolutions You'll Actually Stick To, According to Professional Organizers

  Let 2024 be the year that you streamline your home once and for all

  By Amy McArdle Published 4 January 24

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  How to Decorate With Little Greene’s ‘Livid’ - 3 Ways to Use This On-Trend Hue Inside your Home

  Designers share their tips on how you can use this attractive shade of forest green throughout your space

  By Devangi Sharma Published 3 January 24

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  5 Ways Winter is Damaging Your Lawn — and How to Prevent it Happening

  Protect your lawn from the elements with these simple ideas from experts

  By Jacky Parker Published 3 January 24

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  5 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Cabinets Look More Expensive Without Breaking the Bank

  These designers reveal the simple changes you can make to transform your kitchen

  By Amy McArdle Published 3 January 24

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  How to Plant an Avocado Seed in Water — 5 Tips to Growing Your Own From Pit

  Avocado-lovers should give this a go — 5 tips to growing your own from pit

  By Oonagh Turner Published 3 January 24

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  5 Best Entryway Organizers To Streamline Your Space and Make for a Clutter-free Welcome into Your Home

  Troubled by a messy and cluttered entryway? Try these expert-approved organizers to sort your space

  By Devangi Sharma Published 2 January 24

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  6 Japanese Organizing Techniques You Need to Know About for a Less Cluttered Home

  There’s plenty to learn and take inspiration from when it comes to Japanese decluttering and organization techniques — here's a breakdown of what they are, and how to apply them to your home

  By Portia Carroll Published 2 January 24

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  5 Things People With Amazing-Smelling Closets Always do — They'll Help You Avoid Musty Clothes Smells

  Delve into the secrets of how to achieve a closet that smells amazing and that makes you feel good every time you open those doors

  By Portia Carroll Published 2 January 24

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  How to Decorate with Dunn Edwards' Skipping Stones

  Designers tell us how to use this season's favorite steely blue shade

  By Amy McArdle Published 1 January 24

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  6 Failsafe Color Combinations That Designers Always Fall Back on – 'They're so Reliable!'

  In a world of infinite color combinations, we talk to several designers to give you the easy options you can always count on

  By Devangi Sharma Published 1 January 24

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  How to Declutter Ruthlessly — Professional Organizers on the Steps to a More Minimalist 2024

  What is it we need to do in order to live with just the essentials in our home? A ruthless declutter may be just the thing, by clearing your home and setting it up to push forward once and for all.

  By Portia Carroll Published 1 January 24

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  How Can I Keep My Kitchen Warm Without Heating? 'It's All About Colors, Textures and Materials,' Say Experts

  You don't need to crank up the heating to keep your kitchen warm all winter - all you need is the right decor elements to save the day

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 31 December 23

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  The 5 Most Impractical Design Trends We've Seen in 2023, and What To Do Next Year Instead

  They’ve had their time and place, but now designers agree it’s time to move past these impractical design trends and choose some longer lasting alternatives

  By Raluca Racasan Published 31 December 23