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7 Expert Ways to Use Year of the Horse Feng Shui at Home to Boost Energy, Luck, and Momentum in February and Beyond
Out with the old and in with the new
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Plant These Vegetables in February Under a Cold Frame or Cloche to Enjoy Some of the Earliest Homegrown Harvests This Season
Get ahead and sow a great range of veggies this month, they’ll thrive with a bit of protection
By Drew Swainston Published
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Where to Place a Bonsai Tree to Bring Balance and Abundance to Your Home, According to Feng Shui Experts
Plus, the one area of the home to always avoid
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 Traditional Bathroom Features Making a Comeback – and How Designers are Making Them Work in 2026
From flooring to decor, these revived features work beautifully in traditional and modern schemes
By Molly Malsom Published
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7 Things Minimalists Always Throw Out Daily to Prevent Clutter Avalanches – Pros Agree, It Really Works
Stop clutter and unnecessary mess from building up with this simple daily habit
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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How Living With Clutter Can Affect Your Health – And Easy Ways to Clear the Mess Fast
Just a few small changes can have an immediate positive impact on the body and mind
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Get Ahead by Sowing These 7 Flower Seeds in February – You’ll Love the Early Displays of Stunning Blooms
Make friends and neighbors jealous of your speedy show thanks to our expert sowing tips
By Drew Swainston Published
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Banish Sink Clutter and Free Up Countertops Instantly With a $22 Flip-Up Joseph Joseph Draining Board
It's perfect for compact kitchens that lack countertop space
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How to Hook a Generator Up to Your House Safely – Simple Tips From a Master Electrician to Protect Your Home from Outages
A generator can prove to be a lifeline for homeowners during increasingly volatile and lengthy weather disruptions
By Joel Worthington Published
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Where to Place a Heartleaf Philodendron to Support Self-Love in 2026, According to Feng Shui Experts
Plus, where to never place this iconic heart-shaped houseplant
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Growing These 5 Native Perennials is the Best Way of Keeping Weeds Out of Your Yard – And Plant Experts Agree
Stop invasive plants taking over your borders
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Professional Organizers Say Using This One Simple Storage System Makes Winter-to-Spring Closet Swaps Effortless
You don't have to live with a crowded closet
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Organic Gardeners All Agree That Adding This Natural, Non-Toxic 'Black Gold' to Your Soil Will Turbo Charge Plants
Discover exactly how worm castings benefit plants, and how to use them
By Drew Swainston Published
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The ‘Calm Limit’ Organizing Method Helps Me Keep My Home Tidy Without Perfectionism or Overwhelm
It's 'psychologically protective', experts say
By Chiana Dickson Published
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From January to December, There’s a Delicious Herbal Tea Plant for Every Birth Month – Discover Yours and How to Grow It at Home
You can even start a tea garden indoors with many of these plants
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Why I’m Bringing Romance Back Into the Home (And How You Can, Too)
Romance is more about an invitation to slow down and enjoy your surroundings, and these small tweaks will make your home feel more beguiling
By Zoë Feldman Published
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Stop Losing Body Heat Through Your Mattress and Stay Cozy All Night with This $50 Fleece Bedding Set
It's comfortable, reversible, and so easy to wash
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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'It’s a Small Decision That Quietly Sets the Tone of a Room' – Why Vintage Lighting Still Endures in Modern Homes
In this month’s Better Vintage series, we focus on lighting and why it continues to resonate in modern design, adding charm, warmth, and atmosphere
By Chloe Frost-Smith Published
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Getting an Orchid to Rebloom is Easier Than You Think – 5 Expert-Approved Ways to Trigger Spectacular Repeat Blooms
With this simple advice you can get any store-bought orchid to rebloom
By Rachel Bull Published
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Start These 7 Easy Crops Now for Home-Grown Smoothies by Summer
Grow your own smoothie garden for super-fresh harvests without the downsides of store-bought products
By Drew Swainston Published
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5 Kitchen Spots Professional Cleaners Skip Weekly – And What Actually Matters Instead
Save yourself time each week and stop cleaning these areas. Save them for your deep clean
By Chiana Dickson Published
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This Laundry Mistake Is Making Your Clothes Wear Out Fast – Cleaning Pros Reveal the Easy Fix
It's music to our ears
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Don’t Do This One Thing to Your Holiday Cactus in January – It Can Kill Your Plant
Discover the right time to fertilize your Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I Finally Keep My Home Tidy With Ease Using the ‘Complete Journey’ Organizing Method – It's Simple, Fast, and Effective
It's the mindset shift that helps keep your home tidy
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The 5 Sought-After Plants a Professional Gardener Always Buys in February – Before They Sell Out
What I order early every year to be sure my garden is well-stocked for summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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9 Simple Feng Shui Bedroom Fixes to Invite Calm and Balanced Energy for Rest
Perfect the restorative energy of your sanctuary's layout, lighting, color, symmetry, and more
By Ottilie Blackhall Last updated
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Should You Do Laundry During a Winter Storm? Plumbers Warn It Can Freeze Pipes and Cause Flooding – Do This instead
Running your washer could cause major water damage to your home during a storm
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Shaking Snow Off Your Trees Isn’t as Safe as You Think – 2 Big Dangers to Watch Out For
Don't be tempted to shake snow-covered branches
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Where To Place a Snake Plant for Protection and Positive Energy, According to Feng Shui Experts
Place your snake plant intentionally for a harmonious and empowered space
By Lola Houlton Published
