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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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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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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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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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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
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'Recluttering' is all About Changing our Relationship With Clutter - Here's How It Helped me Banish my Guilt
The new trend takes an unconventional view on clutter, but it could help you cultivate a healthier relationship with the stuff you own
By Lilith Hudson Published
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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