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5 Tips to Tackle a Deep Clean in the Post-Christmas Slump – 'They're Fast and Effective!'
Professional organizers reveal their expert advice on how to tackle the Christmas clear up
By Amy McArdle Published
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This is How Professional Organizers Take Down Christmas Decorations – 'It's the Most Effective Method Out There!'
Store your Christmas decorations in the most efficient way possible with this 5-step guide from the experts
By Amy McArdle Published
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Tradition Says You Should Take Your Christmas Tree Down on This Specific Date if You Want Good Luck
To avoid bad fortune in 2024, this centuries-old practice says you might want to wait a while longer before you dismantle the Christmas tree
By Lilith Hudson Published
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These are the 5 Best Decluttering Tips We Learned This Year that Promise a More Streamlined Space in 2024
Start your 2024 off on the right foot by harnessing these expert-approved decluttering tips
By Amy McArdle Published
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'Don't Throw Them Out Just Yet!' This Household Waste Can Be Used to Protect Sensitive Garden Plants From Frost
Sometimes the best and easiest solutions are right there in front of you if you're looking for ideas to give plants some TLC during a cold snap
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to Declutter Your Home Before the New Year – 11 Small Tasks You Can Fit in Before 2024
In that panic to get your home ready for the holidays? We have you covered with our guide to decluttering your home before 2024 begins
By Hebe Hatton Published
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'They'll Change Your Life' – 5 Organizer Buys Endorsed by Professionals That Promise to Start 2024 off Right
Add these buys to your wishlist if you want to kickstart the new year with some organization
By Amy McArdle Published
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These are the 3 Places to Declutter on Boxing Day That Take Less Than 30 Minutes
Sorting these spaces now will prevent your home from descending into crazy amounts of clutter in the new year
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Genius Gardening Techniques We Learnt This Year – 'The Secret to the Lushest Backyard,' say experts
Some old and some fairly new, these interesting gardening and planting techniques offered to us this year guarantee the healthiest greenery
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Storing Christmas Ornaments – 'It Makes Next Year's Decorating so Much Easier!'
These professional organizers reveal the common Christmas storage mistakes that you'll grow to regret
By Amy McArdle Published
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These Are the 6 Best Feng Shui Tips We Learned in 2023 That We'll be Taking into the New Year
Follow these principles to help promote harmony inside your home in 2024
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Lessons on How to Choose Interior Doors — 'They Make Such a Difference to Your Home!'
If you're planning on updating your interior doors, here's everything you need to know beforehand
By Oonagh Turner Published
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9 iPhone Camera Tricks to Make Your Holiday Photos and Video Better Than Ever This Year
A professional photographer gives us the low down on how to make your festive photos more magical, just using your iPhone camera
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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4 Herbs You Can Grow in Dark Kitchens - Who Needs Natural Light Anyways?!
There are a few herbs you can grow in dark kitchens, and you don't need south facing windows for an indoor garden. Plant experts explain
By Jacky Parker Published
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These are the 8 Best Gardening Tricks We've Learned This Year That We'll Definitely be Taking into 2024
Knowing these insider tricks could mean the difference between flourishing flowers and bland backyard
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Forget Watching TV - Here are 3 Ways to Make Your Living Room Better to Read in
A living room with a reading corner has become a design staple and is more commonly seen nowadays. So what's the ideal way to design this space that merges socialization and reading
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This Genius Hack for Watering Your Plants uses an Ingredient you Probably Have in the Kitchen Right Now
Promote your plants' growth with this simple yet effective trick
By Amy McArdle Published
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How to Care for a Christmas Rose to Keep it Blooming All Season – 'It's the Ultimate Winter Plant!'
These experts reveal how to get the most out of your festive flower through Christmas and beyond
By Amy McArdle Published
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'Okay, That's Genius!' I've Just Discovered This 'Temperature-Controlled' Outlet That has so Many Clever Uses
With a thermometer built in, these outlets can power devices when the temperature hits a certain point, making them ideal for many use cases
By Alan Martin Published
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'I'd Never Think to Choose That for a Kitchen!' 5 Times Designers Surprised us With Kitchen Color Choices
Forget basic white kitchens, designers are taking big swings when choosing color palettes for cabinetry and walls
By Portia Carroll Published
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These are the 6 Smart Home Gadgets Worth Investing in - 'Even Technophobes Will Love Them!'
Even the less tech-savvy among us can learn to love these clever pieces of kit
By Lilith Hudson Published
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6 Sofa Trends Designers are Leaving Behind in 2023 and What They're Using Instead
If you want an in-vogue living room in 2024, these are the sofa trends designers urge you to avoid
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Neat Ways You Can Use iPhone 15's Dynamic Island - "It's Now a Killer Feature," Says Our Tech Expert
With the iPhone 15, Apple has done away with the notch — and its replacement brings some lovely new functionality
By Alan Martin Published
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How do you Stop Gutters From Clogging? 4 Ways Experts Prevent It, to Avoid More Serious Problems
Simple ways to keep your home waterproof and well-maintained with advice on how to stop gutters from clogging
By Jacky Parker Published
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The Only 10 Gardening Jobs You Need Do in December — Ensure The Best Backyard Possible Next Year
This month, the days are short but the fresh air means there's every reason to get outside and enjoy what your backyard has to offer at this time of year
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to Repot a Christmas Cactus for Flourishing Festive Foliage Year After Year
This bright bloomer should be thriving this time of year, but you'll need to make sure it's not outgrowing its container
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How to Keep 'Bully' Birds Away From Feeders - 6 Simple Ideas to Give Songbirds a Chance
Expert advice on dealing with food-raiding crows, magpies, blue-jays and other unwelcome avians
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Store Gift Bags - 4 Expert-Approved Methods That Promise to Keep Them Organized
Experts reveal easy ways to neatly store your Christmas gift bags so you can have a more sustainable celebration
By Devangi Sharma Published
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How to Paint Over Dark Walls — 6 Crucial Steps Experts Always Use
Painting over dark walls can feel daunting, but with these expert tips, it doesn't have to be - even when going for lighter colors
By Katie Baxter Published