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If Your Laundry Smells Like Damp, You Could Be ‘Overdosing’ It - Expert Reveals the Easy Fix to Freshen Winter Loads
Laundry overdosing traps moisture and smells
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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The 3 Dated Color Trends Designers Are Leaving Out of Their Schemes in 2026 – and the More On-Trend Alternatives They're Using Instead
2025 has been a year of color, but which color trends that designers think will start to look outdated in the new year?
By Emily Moorman Published
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Gifted: Beautiful, Thoughtful Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Discover the joy of giving with Gifted, curated to inspire every style and budget. Perfect ideas, beautifully wrapped in one place
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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It’s Not Too Late to Grow Your Own Festive Floral Centerpiece – 7 Blooms You Can Grow Indoors in just Six Weeks
Choose a selection of bulbs and flowering plants to grow indoors now and enjoy beautiful blooms in time for Christmas
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to Wash, Dry, and Care for Bed Linen – The Homes & Gardens Ultimate Guide
Achieve a soft, sumptuous, and sanitary sleep space with our easy-to-action expert advice
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How To Winterize Your House Inside and Out – Experts Reveal the Simple Jobs That Can Save You $100s On Repair Bills
Don't take the risk – protect your home now
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Experts Warn Gardeners Never to Use Christmas Lights to Protect Plants Against Frost – Doing so Could be a Fire Risk
It may look pretty on your socials, but the pros say this gardening 'hack' is best avoided
By Drew Swainston Published
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From January to December, Every Birth Month Has Its Own Fruit Tree – Explore All 12 and Learn the Stories Behind Each One
Planting your birth month fruit tree will reward you with a birthday display of fruit or blossom every year
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I Struggle to Focus When Tidying, but the Ski Slope Method Makes It Easy, Even with a Packed Winter Schedule – It’s Perfect for Neurodivergent Minds
It’s so simple and takes less than half an hour, which in my socially jammed November and December, is such a relief
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Victoria Hagan's 7 Rules for Perfecting Her New American Classic Look
Designer Victoria Hagan's style is one of the most influential aesthetics in modern decor, and these are her seven rules for putting balanced and airy rooms together
By Pip Rich Published
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Don’t Get Snowed In! As Winter Storm Warnings Roll In, These Are the 5 Essentials Experts Urge You to Stock Up On
Expert recommendations so you won't get caught out
By Chiana Dickson Published
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A Homegrown Christmas Wreath is the Holiday Trend That’s Here to Stay – How to Choose the Best Natural Materials for a Professional-Grade Design
If you’re making your own wreath this year, choosing the right varieties of home-grown foliage and natural accents is key to a stylish design
By Rachel Bull Published
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Experts Urge Homeowners To Unplug Chargers Daily – This Simple Habit Could Save You Hundreds on Winter Bills
It might be irritating, but it is more than worth the effort
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I Want to Redefine Luxury by Designing Homes That Feel, Not Just Look, Expensive
Pretty is easy, but this is how I put rooms together that have meaning, too
By Zoë Feldman Published
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Designers Say This is the Perfect Formula for Lighting a Dining Room to Make it Feel Cozy and Conversational – And it Doesn’t Mean Ditching the Overhead Light
These steps will lead you to the perfect blend of function and ambiance
By Molly Malsom Published
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What to Do With Roses in November – 5 Crucial Tasks to Ensure Exquisite Flowers Next Year
Discover how to care for roses in the fall
By Drew Swainston Published
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You’re Forgetting to Tidy One Area of Your Yard and it’s Attracting Pests – 5 Things Experts Urge You to do Right Now to Prevent the Problem
A garden shed can be a pest haven come winter
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Expert Cleaners Reveal the Perfect Deep Cleaning Schedule – It’s the Secret to Keeping Your Home Sanitized All Winter Without Burnout
I wish I'd known about this sooner
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to Modernize Antique Furniture for a Characterful and Cohesive Look
According to designers, there are plenty of ways to refresh your antiques
By Molly Malsom Published
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Don't Cover Plants with Plastic to Protect Them From Frost – 6 Non-Toxic Alternatives that are Better for Your Yard
Plastic sheets do protect plants from frost, but they can also create issues for your yard
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Designer Brigitta Spinocchia Freund on How She Effortlessly Blends Old and New – She Says It's Not About Following Trends but Creating a Story
Brigitta Spinocchia Freund's signature style is all about layering; her projects effortlessly blend styles and eras to create rooms that feel totally unique. Here she shares her top tips for how she achieves this characterful aesthetic
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Don't Let This Tropical Stunner Succumb to Frost – How to Overwinter Bird of Paradise Indoors and Outdoors
Discover overwintering tips from a tropical plant expert
By Drew Swainston Published
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I Cleared My Blocked Bathroom Drain in Minutes With This 'Spot On' Easy 3-Ingredient Fix From My Kitchen – No Harsh Chemicals Necessary
It's so quick, easy and won't cost you an extra cent
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Make Your Radiators Heat Up Faster With 1 Free Trick This Winter – The Clever Hack Pros Love That Cuts Heating Time in Half
Your radiators will feel hotter, too
By Chiana Dickson Published
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3 Indoor Bulbs for Low Light Spots – to Brighten up Dark Corners with a Festive Display
Bring holiday cheer to the shaded spots of your home with these joyful forced bulbs
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Homeowners Urged to Remove This Toxic Christmas Item – Toxicologists Warn It Can Compromise Your Health
Plus, the pro tips to avoid the same problem next year
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Don't Lose Fantastic Foliage Plants to Frost – Here are 2 Ways to Overwinter Coleus and Enjoy the Vibrant Leaves Next Year
Gardening experts reveal how simple overwintering coleus can be
By Drew Swainston Published
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Joanna Gaines’ Kitchen Is Proof That The ‘Bookshelf Wealth’ Trend Didn’t End In 2024 – It’s Bigger Than Ever For 2025
If you thought this trend was over, Joanna Gaines proves it’s not – her clever, good-looking solution keeps her kitchen both beautiful and effortlessly neat
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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I Tried the Functional Elimination Method on My Packed Linen Closet – It Was Surprisingly Easy to Declutter Things Ahead of the Holidays
It's the practical approach for highly functional spaces
By Chiana Dickson Published
