Advice Archive | October 2022 | Homes and Gardens

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October 31st
- How to make a small bedroom look bigger – 16 tips from design experts
- 13 ways to keep spiders away – naturally and without killing them
- How to wash cashmere at home – experts explain how to keep it soft and cozy after every wash
- How to style a console table – 18 ideas for entryway tables and more
- The 6 must-have essentials I keep in my plant care kit – here's why you should have them too
- 5 ways to incorporate luxury and opulence into your bathroom
- I use leftover lemon to scrub my sink, and the results are spotless every single time
October 30th
- How much does it cost to do a walk-in closet?
- Should butterfly bushes be cut back in the fall? This is exactly what to do this season
October 29th
- How to Host a Sparkling Cocktail Party – 12 Ways to See Out 2025 in Style
- Is it normal for a teenager to have a messy room? Experts share their thoughts – and 6 steps to motivate them to tidy
- 5 unexpected things you can put in a washing machine – and the hygiene benefits of doing so
- 8 closet decluttering tips to steal from professionals
October 28th
- The ultimate Holiday declutter checklist – 5 essential tips from professional organizer Dilly Carter
- Decorating with yellow – 20 ways to use this sunshine shade
- How do you decorate a house for Hanukkah?
- I'm an interior designer and this is how I use blue as an accent color
October 27th
- 9 life-changing lessons I learned decorating my tiny rental's kitchen
- Exclusive: Joanna Gaines on why neutral rooms are best – but how she's experimenting with moody tones at home
- The easiest houseplants to grow from cuttings – an expert reveals 5 of the best to propagate
October 26th
- How to plant a winter container – a step by step guide for perfect planting
- I tried these 4 methods to get rid of leaves – this one tool came out on top
October 25th
- Lemon juice has changed the way I do laundry – here's why I'll never wash whites without it
- Is it cheaper to cook with an air fryer? Experts explain how to work it out
- This simple tip helped make my heated airer more efficient – and now my clothes dry in half the time
October 24th
- How can you add extra seats to a small living room?
- Why are there drops of water on my plants? What they are and how to fix it from an expert
- Why I store broken bath bombs in my shoes
October 23rd
- 9 expert tips from a top kitchen designer on getting storage spot on
- How to dry clothes quickly indoors – including 6 ways to make your dryer work faster
- Is making a bed hygienic? The icky reason I keep mine unmade
- How deep should a raised garden bed be? Find out from the experts
- 5 ways to make dying succulents thrive again – great results guaranteed
October 22nd
- How I wash shoes in a washing machine – and restore those that seem ruined
- How to remove rust stains from concrete – 7 tried and tested methods that really work
- This container trick has nearly doubled the amount of storage space in my fridge
- How to propagate Chinese money plants
- How do you lay out a walk-in closet? Expert organizers advise
- How to clean a doormat – to keep mud, and illness, out
- Should I cut my grass short before winter? Experts advise on the ideal length according to conditions
October 21st
- Nutribullet vs Ninja – Which Blender Should You Buy?
- Should living room furniture be the same height? Experts give their verdict
- 9 heating types – and how to pick the best one for your home, according to HVAC experts
- How to clean a dryer vent in 3 steps – and the startling risks of not clearing yours
- What are the best types of succulent? 5 picks you can't kill
October 20th
- 11 ways to make your house smell nice – from non-toxic candles and natural simmer pots to DIY room sprays and long-lasting home fragrances
- How to move with houseplants – expert explains how to take your cherished collection to your new house
October 19th
- How much does it cost to run a dishwasher? Experts reveal if it is actually cheaper than washing by hand
- How to grow ferns – when and how to plant and care for them
- The 8 designer-approved tips I listened to when decorating my first rental – and now my house feels like my own home
- 4 lessons on how to use color in the bedroom, from interior designer Natalie Tredgett
October 18th
- My family's 5 house rules – passed down through generations – help me keep a tidy house
- Organizing a refrigerator: hygienic ways to keep food fresh for longer
October 17th
- 8 air fryer mistakes I made – and how you can avoid them
- What are the most popular bathroom themes? 4 favorite looks loved by the experts
- Should living room furniture match? Expert views and how to make it work
October 16th
- I installed a rain chain to collect rainwater, and will never water my plants with tap water again
- Should you plant grass seed in the fall? Experts settle the debate
- Why are my Chinese money plant's leaves curling? And how to fix them
October 15th
- How to set a table – an etiquette expert's tips for casual dinners and formal affairs
- What can you grow in raised garden beds? Gardening experts advise
- What's the best kitchen color for your lifestyle? Design and psychology experts reveal the top picks
- How do you maximize space in a small walk-in closet? 5 tricks design experts use
- When to plant sweet peas – for the best results
- How to wash sneakers the right way – and avoid irreversible damage
- Should you stop mowing your lawn for winter? Lawn pros share their advice
- Should peonies be cut back in the fall? Experts share top tips on pruning at the right time to get glorious returning blooms
October 14th
- How to clean a mirror without streaks – the techniques, tricks and products experts use
- How to get rid of carpenter ants – expert-approved tips to eliminate them from your home for good
- 9 DIY draft-proofing jobs to warm your home in a weekend – and the big mistake to avoid
- How to grow and care for Chinese money plants – 5 easy steps to success
- This busy family home's clever storage keeps it neat, streamlined and elegant
- This 3-step formula for how high to hang pictures will help you nail it – literally
- I saved myself a servicing fee with this simple dishwasher maintenance trick
- 5 things you should never clean with baking soda – according to professionals
October 13th
- 6 decluttering habits to steal from professional organizers who help movers downsize
- How to blow out a sprinkler system – tips ahead of the cold weather
- Should kitchen cabinets be symmetrical? Here's why you should throw out the rule book
October 12th
- How to winterize a greenhouse – 6 steps to get ready for the cold weather
- This laundry drying must-have has turned my head from using a dryer for good – here’s why
- How to grow sweet peas from seed – in borders and pots
- How often should I water an aloe plant? Expert tips for a superb succulent
- Should a kitchen sink be centered under a window?
October 11th
- How much does it cost to run an electric blanket? Experts explain if this appliance is worth it
- Which type of heating is the cheapest to run? Discover the costs
- I stopped using so much laundry detergent and my clothes feel better than ever – here is where I was going wrong
- Should kitchen islands have a sink? Experts agree on this definitive answer
October 10th
- When to prune an apple tree – for a bountiful harvest next year
- 10 important things I wish I knew about air fryers before I bought one
- 5 reasons why Barbiecore-haters should recant – ahead of Greta Gerwig's celebration of all things pink
- How to paint a pumpkin – a step-by-step guide for the perfect paint finish
- Designer Profile: Jen Dallas
- What color makes you angry? This powerful color should be used with caution
October 9th
- How to clean a baking sheet – the homemade solution professionals use
- Should you cut back daylilies in the fall? Experts offer their advice for this perennial plant
- 5 ways with pattern to create a guest room they'll never want to leave
- Winter lawn care – 8 essential tasks lawn experts urge you to do now to protect yours through the coldest months
- What color is good for health? Why experts agree on this color's powerful healing potential
- People are sprinkling rice around their homes – the significant reason behind the trending ritual
October 8th
- Best plants for topiary – 9 of the best to clip into shapes
- How to stain a fence – to get it weather-ready
- I kicked my shoe-hoarding habit AND organized my footwear with this 3-step hack
- Should I cut back hydrangeas in the fall? Expert advice for perfect blooms
- How to paint a fence – expert tips for curb appeal
- What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Expert gardeners share their advice
- Should kitchen cabinets go all the way to the ceiling? The experts weigh up the pros and cons
October 7th
- What are the best types of space heater for warmth and cost efficiency?
- Topiary – 15 ways to use clipped evergreens in garden design
- Old house decorating ideas – 8 ways to infuse your interiors with character and charm
- Why do stink bugs come into the house? And why there's more of them this season
- I discovered a bed sheet trick to dry clothes quickly without a dryer – and it's cost-free
- What are the worst colors to paint a room? The shades experts say you should never use
- 5 unhygienic bathroom mistakes to avoid – to limit bacteria build-up and infection risk
October 6th
- I started decanting my food goods – here's why I think you should too
- What are the dirtiest places in your home? Experts spill your home's filthiest secrets and explain how to clean them
- How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier? Experts decode the price
- What color is indigo? And how to use this dark blue-purple at home
- When should you stop mowing your lawn in the fall? Here's why getting the time right is key to keeping your grass healthy
- What is the best color for bedroom walls? Why experts favor this color palette over all others
- How do you revive a droopy peace lily? Fast ways to nurse your plant to health
October 5th
- How dryer sheets changed the way I clean my shower – and why you should try it too
- How much does it cost to run an electric heater? Experts explain how you can work it out
- Should a kitchen floor be lighter or darker than cabinets? The lowdown from experts
- How to descale a Keurig with vinegar – avoid using harsh chemicals with this all-natural alternative the pros love
- The 'bin system' made organizing my stuff more manageable – here is how it can change your home too
- How much does it cost to run a tumble dryer? Plus, how to keep costs down
October 4th
- How much does it cost to run a heat pump? Experts explain how you can work it out
- How do I make my Feng Shui house happy? The experts advise
- What color reduces stress? The one shade that has the power to heal, according to experts
October 3rd
- My mom's ceiling fan cleaning tip helps to reduce dust and combat allergies – here is how to do it
- Designer Nina Campbell's essential design rules for every room in your home
- Why closing down my kitchen after dinner makes for a more organized cook space – and fewer late-night snacks
- How to stop pumpkins from rotting on and off the vine, carved and uncarved – simple solutions to keep your gourds looking good
- How to make a kitchen lighter – clever ways to brighten your room
October 2nd
- Designer Joanna Buchanan talks entertaining in fall – and autumnal tablescapes
- How to plant crocus bulbs – for a pretty springtime display
- When to fertilize a lawn in fall – for perfect springtime grass growth
- How to plant hyacinth bulbs – expert tips for breath-taking results
- How to get rid of bed bugs – 6 steps to banish these icky invaders from your home and prevent them from returning
October 1st
- 6 ways your pillow is ruining your sleep quality – and expert advice on fixing it
- How to carve a pumpkin in 7 simple steps – and help it last longer
- How to plant gladioli bulbs – for a brilliant display
- How to dog-proof fencing – 6 ways to keep yours in and others out
- How to plant bulbs in pots – for continuing color and impact
- Grandpa's 2-step organization hack turned my shed from shambolic to shipshape
- 7 really good reasons dead leaves should never go in the trash, says garden expert
- This homemade baking soda trick leaves me with a streak-free floor every time