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How We Test Air Fryers at Homes & Gardens
From cooking French fries to hand-washing crisper plates, here's a glimpse into our air fryer testing process
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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Stop Using These 5 Dining Room Clichés – Designers Reveal What’s Making Your Dining Room Look Dated in 2026
From going too big with the lighting, to too awkward with the mix of seating, we spoke with designers on the dining room clichés to always avoid
By Molly Malsom Published
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Skip the Salt and Make Your Frozen Driveway Instantly Safe With This Cheap, Reusable, and Garden-Friendly Alternative For the ‘Freeze-Refreeze’ November Weather Cycle
No brute force is needed for this instant safety trick
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Wrap These 7 Plants Up in November to Survive the Winter Outdoors – It's Your Last Chance to Protect Them From Frost
Act now to get your protection in place before the frosts
By Drew Swainston Published
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How I Fell in Love With Interior Design – And Why I Never Looked Back
It wasn't always my career goal, but here's how I pivoted to being a designer, and why I'm so glad I did
By Emma Beryl Kemper Published
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The Very British Edit: Warm, Glowing, and Comfort-First – How Fireside Style Turns Rooms Into Cocooning, Winter-Ready Retreats
There’s something so very British about turning your home into a cozy winter retreat – I can’t wait to fill mine with all the comforting touches that make the season magical, drink in hand, naturally
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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9 Chic Kitchen Pantry Storage Gems Our Home Editors Are Snapping Up From The Container Store to Tame Festive Chaos – And They’re Already on Sale
Functional can be fabulous
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Act Fast Before Frost Hits – A Horticulturist Warns to Get Rid of Weeds Now to Save Your Spring Garden
Although they may dieback in frost, many weeds lay dormant over winter and make a vigorous return in spring
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Shea McGee Has Just Revealed Her 3 Favorite Kitchen Trends for 2026 – They Prove that Layered, Lived-In Spaces are the Must-Have Look
According to Shea, the year ahead is all about curved silhouettes, rich materials, and layouts that evolve with you
By Molly Malsom Published
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Have You Heard of Prairie Minimalism? Discover how Midwestern Gardens Are Leading the Next Wave of Landscape Design
Restrained yet impactful prairie planting can add a contemporary twist to your garden
By Edward Bowring Published
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Joanna Gaines Shows us How to Bring the Colored Glassware Trend to the Christmas Table
Here's how the designer styles it up for her festive table
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Join the Spend-Savvy Gardeners Planting Bare-Root Fruit This Month – 7 Types to Plant in November
Plant this month and get bountiful harvests for years to come
By Drew Swainston Published
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I Tried ‘Microshifting’ to Balance Chores and Rest in My Busiest November Ever – My To-Do List No Longer Keeps Me From Enjoying the Holidays
It isn’t just helpful for work-life balance
By Chiana Dickson Published
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At Anna's Table: Thanksgiving Sides and Pumpkin Pie
Here are my tips and recipes for embracing an easy and inclusive Thanksgiving wherever (and with whoever) you're spending yours this year
By Anna Last Published
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Come On, You Can Do Better Than a Chrysanthemum! 5 Underrated November Flowers That Bloom Through Winter
Think outside of the box when it comes to winter garden color
By Rachel Bull Published
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Sick of Mold in Your Tiny Bathroom? As An Air Quality Specialist, This Is the 1 Thing You’re Doing Wrong and the Fix to Avoid a Miserable, Moldy Winter
It's a simple fix to save hours of scrubbing
By Matt Gorbacz Published
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Black Spots on Your Monstera Leaves? There's One Likely Culprit and I Have an Easy Solution to Stop it From Happening – For Good
Too much water and too little light is a deathly duo for these popular houseplants
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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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
