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Ruthlessly Restore Order in Your Messy Garage With a Quick Trick That Clears Winter Mess With Ease
Don't leave it until spring
By Chiana Dickson Published
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7 Houseplant Cuttings to Take in January – Root Them Now to Get New Plants in Spring
With a few tools and a little know-how, you can get a head start on multiplying your houseplants
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Security Experts Reveal the 3 Reasons Why 2026 Should Be the Year You Invest in Home Security
Home security tech is more affordable and easier to install than ever, while porch thefts are on the rise
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Everything You Need For Cozy Winter Bread-Making
A few simple tools are all you need to transform your kitchen into a bakery
By Martha Davies Published
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How I Curate Collections of My Favorite 'Found' Things to Fill Every Corner of My Home with Soul and Story
By reframing what I think of as a collection, I've found that my home has more personality and heart
By Poonam Khanna Published
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Feng Shui Experts Reveal Where to Place a Peace Lily in Your Home to Enhance Positive Energy and Balance in 2026
When placed with intention, plants play a significant role in Feng Shui
By Lola Houlton Published
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7 Ways to Make Meal Prepping Quicker, Easier, and More Achievable
Creating an achievable meal prep routine doesn’t have to take up all your time and energy, thanks to this tried and tested advice from the experts
By Ella Kipling Published
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The Very British Edit: The Small Changes I’m Making to Start the New Year Well, and It Begins in the Kitchen
How thoughtful, everyday changes are helping me start the year feeling refreshed, inspired, and well-prepared
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Tired of Stuck Drawers and Messy Counters? This Minimalist $41 Joseph Joseph Utensil Stand Fixes Both
A clever magnetic feature keeps the dishwasher-safe utensils nesting neatly
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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This Japanese Garden Tradition Can Transform Outdoor Spaces Into Places of Ritual, Mindfulness and Calm, Say Designers
Embrace the traditions, rituals and design details of the Japanese teahouse-garden relationship, and the serenity they can bring to your yard
By Jill Morgan Published
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5 Easy Feng Shui Tweaks for Better Luck and Energy in 2026 That Start at Your Front Door
Harness the power that a taken care of 'Mouth of Chi' can bring
By Suzanne Roynon Published
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5 Houseplant New Year’s Resolutions I’m Actually Sticking to for a Healthier, More Beautiful Indoor Garden in 2026
I'm determined to give my houseplants the best treatment this year
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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I Tried the Dopamine Pairing Rule – It's the Secret to Getting Boring Chores Done With Ease
It's the laid-back approach I needed at the busiest time of the year
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The January Porch Reset – Designers Share 4 Natural, Soothing Décor Ideas to Ease Into the New Year
All the inspo you need for creating a fresh and natural winter greeting in the New Year
By Ellen Wells Published
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Stop Replacing Cracked Pots Every Spring – Expert Tips for the 5 Best Frost-Proof Containers (Plus The Ones to Avoid)
Protect plants in the coldest US zones with these hardy container materials
By Ruth Hayes Published
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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
