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6 Safe Ways for Renters to Personalize Their Apartment, According to Interior Designers

These renter-friendly tricks will make any space feel like home

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  More Guests Than Matching Dinnerware? How Tablescaping Pros Make Sure Tables Still Look Beautiful

  If you're hosting a dinner party and are struggling to cobble together enough dinnerware, these tips from the tablescaping pros are bound to help you out

  By Oonagh Turner Published 14 December 23

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  5 Common Design Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Feel Colder – Make These Choices Instead

  From flooring, paints, lighting, window treatments to fabrics, 'these decor elements might be stopping your home from feeling cozy,' say top experts

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 14 December 23

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  How to Wash an Electric Blanket - 5 Steps to Keep Your Heated Throw Fresh

  Tis' the season to crack out the electric throw, but you'll need to follow these steps to keep it in good condition

  By Amy McArdle Published 14 December 23

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  What to do With Ferns in Winter - How to Care for These Feathery Fronds Through the Coldest Season

  Luscious and low-maintenance, follow these easy care tips from our expert for healthy ferns year round

  By Jacky Parker Published 13 December 23

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  How to Care for Bonsai Trees – 6 Guidelines for Care, Fertilizing and Pruning

  While Bonsai trees may look and feel more delicate than regular indoor plants, with these few basic rules in mind, you should be able to care for them easily

  By Jacky Parker Last updated 13 December 23

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  Best trees to grow in pots – 10 varieties that look majestic yet are easy as indoor plants

  These best trees to grow in pots can be placed anywhere, from the patio to the living room, giving spaces the perfect outdoor vibe

  By Hebe Hatton Published 13 December 23

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  4 Things the Brits do Differently to Americans When Setting a Table That You Probably Never Knew

  There are subtle but significant differences between US and British table settings, but what are they? We ask the experts

  By Oonagh Turner Published 13 December 23

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  How to Stop Alexa Suggestions - It's so Easy to Turn Off Unwanted Advice From Your Smart Speaker

  Cut down on your Amazon Echo’s follow-up spam with this foolproof method.

  By Alan Martin Published 11 December 23

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  Basic Table Setting Tips - How to Set The Table For Any Kind of Dinner Party

  If you'll be hosting this festive season, get to grips with these tips for setting the perfect dinner table

  By Oonagh Turner Published 11 December 23

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  12 Days of Decluttering - Tackle One of These Areas Each Day for a Clutter-Free Home Come Christmas Day

  Experts suggest prioritizing these 12 spaces ahead of the 25th

  By Amy McArdle Published 11 December 23

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  The 5 Questions Interior Designers Get Asked the Most About Choosing a Wall Color

  It turns out some color concerns are universal. Here, leading designers share the questions they get asked the most, along with their expert answers

  By Kate Hollowood Published 10 December 23

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  These Are the 7 Best Candle Scents For a Home Office to Uplift and Energize Your Mood

  Choosing the right fragrance for your home office can help boost productivity

  By Lilith Hudson Published 10 December 23

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  3 paint colors that are making your home feel colder, and ones to choose instead - 'color, after all can affect the home's temperature,' say experts

  If your home is giving you the shiver, it might be down to the paint color on your walls. Here's 3 to avoid if your rooms are feeling cold this winter, say experts

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 10 December 23

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  What are Bare Root Plants? The Easy (and Cost Effective) Way to Plant That Can Fill Up a Backyard in Winter

  If your garden is looking a little lean, now is the time to think about adding bare root plants to fill the gaps. It's an easy (and economical) way to grow your collection

  By Sarah Wilson Published 10 December 23

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  Parachute's Cloud Quilt is Going Viral, but is it The Right Choice For Good Sleep? Here’s What Experts Say

  It claims to be the closest you'll get to cloud-like comfort, but is Parachute's Cloud Quilt really worth the hype? Here's what experts think

  By Lilith Hudson Published 9 December 23

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  How to Fix a Limp Christmas Cactus For Bright and Flourishing Festive Foliage

  Plant experts reveal the important steps to take to turn the health of your Christmas cactus around

  By Amy McArdle Published 9 December 23

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  I've Been Laying Cutlery Wrong This Whole Time! 5 Things People With Properly-Set Tables Always Do

  Not sure how to set the table for dinner properly? We asked the people with the best-dressed tables about the proper etiquette for your flatware

  By Oonagh Turner Published 9 December 23

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  How do I Make a Cold Room Feel Warmer? 5 Ways to Cozy up Your Home Without Cranking up the Heat

  Keep your heating bill in check while staying cozy and warm indoors with these useful decor tips

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 9 December 23

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  6 Easy Things to Plant in December (Except When it's Freezing and You Can't Get a Spade in the Ground)

  Celebrate winter by getting outside on sunny days and planting some of these cool season favorites to create a space that is filled with beauty and promise

  By Sarah Wilson Published 9 December 23

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  7 Genius Table Setting Tricks That Will Make You Feel Like Your Dining Table Has so Much More Room

  Set the table in style with these ideas that will ensure your guests all feel like they have plenty of space

  By Oonagh Turner Published 8 December 23

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  5 Ways to Revive a Dying Christmas Tree – 'All It Needs is a Little Bit of TLC,' Say Experts

  Have a dying or dried out tree before Christmas Day arrives? Here's an expert guide to saving it

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 8 December 23

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  6 Christmas Tree Alternatives for Small Spaces That Still Promise to Make Your Home Feel Festive

  If you don't have the space for a traditional tree, try one of these designer-approved options instead

  By Amy McArdle Published 8 December 23

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  5 Times Interior Designers Used Colorful Tile Grout That Make Me Never Want to Choose White Again

  Colorful tile grout can give your space a retro vibe or modern twist, depending on how you treat it. These experts explain the beautiful benefits of thinking beyond white

  By Kate Hollowood Published 8 December 23

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  5 Clever Ways to Store Serving Platters so They Don't Take Over Your Kitchen's Valuable Cabinet Space

  Serving platters can be a tricky thing to store in a kitchen - we asked experts how they get it right for a better organized home

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 7 December 23

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  'It's Wasted Space!' - 4 Items to Decorate the Top of Kitchen Cabinets That Marry Practicality and Style

  Professional designers reveal what you should (and shouldn't) be putting in the awkward space above your kitchen cabinets

  By Amy McArdle Published 7 December 23

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  How to Keep an Entryway Feeling Warm - 5 Tricks to Try That Don't Include Turning on the Heating

  Entryways can feel chilly at this time of year, but - heaters aside - you can cozy up the entrance with clever design elements

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 6 December 23

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  How to Stop the Leaves Turning Red on Your Christmas Cactus - 'It's a Sign of Stress,' Houseplant Experts Say

  Restore health to your Christmas cactus with these simple tips from houseplant experts

  By Amy McArdle Published 6 December 23

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  What Do I Need to Do With My Bird Bath in Winter? 4 Simple Things to Help Your Garden's Feathered Friends

  According to experts, these small tasks may help birds survive the colder months

  By Jacky Parker Published 5 December 23

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  Can You Use Olive Oil to Winterize Outdoor Furniture? Experts Offer a Unanimous Verdict on This Viral Hack

  Using olive oil to winterize your outdoor furniture might sound like a cheap and easy solution, but experts aren't convinced

  By Lilith Hudson Published 5 December 23