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5 Things Pros Warn You Should Never Store in Plastic Containers at Home – And the Safe Swaps to Make Today
Preserve your items and avoid unpleasant smells, marks, and mold
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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This 1920s Farmhouse Was Remodeled One Too Many Times – Until a Thoughtful Renovation Finally Brought It Back to Life
The homeowners, a renowned cook and a coffee enthusiast, wanted a home that reflected their love of good food and good company
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Never Prune These Fruit Trees in Winter, or You’ll Put Their Future at Risk – 7 Species to Keep the Pruners Away From This January
Don’t start your gardening year by making a big pruning mistake
By Drew Swainston Published
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Warm Up North-Facing Rooms with 'Damp Chill' Before Bed With a Dehumidifier, HVAC Pros Reveal
It'll boost your heating efforts and make your room feel cozier
By Chiana Dickson Published
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This Characterful Kitchen Is a Host's Dream – It's the Perfect Blend of Style and Function and Is 'Full of Sneaky Storage Solutions'
Interior designer Michelle Gage talks us through the clever design of this pink Pennsylvania kitchen
By Emily Moorman Published
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January Is the Best Time to Test Your Soil, Says a Horticulture Expert – And Improve it Now Before Spring Arrives
Getting your soil in shape now will save your plants in spring and summer
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Petals & Roots: How To Create a Symbolic Floral Arrangement – and Welcome in the New Year with Intention
Choosing flowers with meaning makes a design so much more personal
By Rachel Bull Published
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5 Things to Never Store Above Your Kitchen Cabinets – And What to Do With Them Instead
They could prove to be a safety hazard
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I Tried the Five-Five Decluttering Rule to Stop Closet-Clutter Before It Even Starts – I'm Shocked That it Works
Two simple questions prevent the need to declutter later
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Feng Shui Experts Reveal the 6 Best Places to Put a Jade Plant in Your Home, for Vitality, Longevity and Good Fortune
Discover how to align the natural symbolism of a jade plant with the energy flow in your home
By Rachel Bull Published
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5 Easy Ways to Add Evergreen Structure and Year-Round Style to Your Yard
Discover how evergreen trees, shrubs and climbers can create a year-round framework in your garden
By Edward Bowring Published
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5 Easy and Fast Weekend Organizing Tweaks That Will Make Your Home Feel Instantly Calmer
These low-energy tasks are the perfect way to start your New Year with a refreshed home
By Chiana Dickson Published
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A Kitchen Editor's Year in Review – Meet the Top 10 Most Useful Appliances I Tested in 2025
From barista-level coffee makers to cordless quiet blenders, I tested hundreds of products this year, but these ones really changed the game
By Lydia Hayman Published
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7 Things Professional Organizers Always Do in January for a Tidy, Streamlined Home They Can Maintain All Year
It’s as much about knowing what not to do as it is the clever systems and tips experts put in play at the start of every year
By Dr. Regina Lark Published
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The Heat Annoyingly Never Reached My Living Room – One Surprising HVAC Pro Tip Evened the Temperature in Minutes
It was the perfect fix in my rented home
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I Said Goodbye to the Outdated 66°F Heating Rule: Turning the Temperature Up Really Is Better for Your Home, Health, and the Planet
My bills didn't go up, we've been so comfortable, and all the condensation has disappeared
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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3 Easy Feng Shui Tweaks for Your Home Office to Boost Focus Before Going Back to Work in January 2026
Start the New Year with a clear head and uncluttered space
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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10 Simple Ways Interior Designers Refresh Their Homes for the New Year
Small swaps and changes to reset and elevate your interiors
By Molly Malsom Published
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3 Ways to Detox Your Cleaning Routine for the New Year – Sustainable Swaps Approved by Cleaning Experts
Leave harsh chemicals, bacteria-ridden sponges, and excessive plastic in 2025
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Get Your Pruning Year Off to a Spectacular Start – 7 Shrubs and Vines to Trim on Bright January days
January is your chance to prune plants that flower on new growth for stunning displays this year
By Drew Swainston Published
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3 Low-Effort Cleaning Trends Our Home Editors Are Trying In 2026 to Save Time and Energy
Get on board with these simple tips and tricks
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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It Is Not Too Early to Sow Vegetables – Discover What You Can Plant in January, Wherever You Live
With picks for every type of climate, there is a vegetable that everyone can sow this month
By Drew Swainston Published
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So You Like Earthy Colors But Don’t Want Your Home to Look Drab? Meet 2026’s Rising Trend – ‘Earthy Vibrancy’
Get to know the latest color craze that is replacing neutrals with earthy, rich, and warming hues that fill rooms with soul and personality
By Emily Moorman Published
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Forget Standard Evergreens: These 8 Lesser-Known Shrubs and Bark-Focused Trees Bring Texture to Winter Gardens
There are plenty of twigs, stems and bark with unusual winter interest aside from the much-loved red Cornus
By Annette Warren Published
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5 Quick Cleaning Jobs That Make Your Home Feel Instantly New Again – The 'Small Effort Pays Off Disproportionately' Pros Reveal
Refresh and reset your space, even if you're short on time
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Easy 5-Day New Year Declutter Challenge You Can Start Right Now – And Be Clear of Chaos by Monday Evening
Plus, how to avoid feeling drained because of chores in January
By Chiana Dickson Published
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If You Avoid Orchids Because They're 'Impossible to Keep Alive' You Need to Read This – A Plant Expert Debunks the 3 Worst Orchid Myths
With a little know-how, orchids can be some of the most low-maintenance houseplants
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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My Ritual: How Fashion Presenter Louise Roe Built a Calmer, More Intentional Life
A cup of tea in the quiet of an early morning, deep breathing, and easy skincare rituals are just some of Louise Roe's tricks for juggling a busy family life with running her own business
By Fiona McCarthy Published
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3 Easy Organizing Trends Our Home Editors Are Trying in 2026 to Stop Clutter Build-Up
These are the tricks worth trying in the New Year
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
