
Andy van Terheyden
With more than a decade of experience writing news, lifestyle, consumer, and human interest articles for a wide range of national and international publications, Andy is a highly-qualified journalist writing features for the national press. From front porch to backyard, attic to basement, Andy has written about every area of the home. He specialises in bringing together the best industry expertise to answer all of your most pressing home and garden questions about seasonal and everyday cleaning, decluttering, organizing and DIY.
Latest articles by Andy van Terheyden
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The ultimate ADHD-friendly cleaning checklist – say goodbye to procrastination and easily get through chores you've been avoiding
Our easy-to-follow daily, weekly and longer-term checklist will help if you are neurodiverse
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Embracing the Japanese concept of kaji will make daily housekeeping quick, effortless and set a new rhythm for chores
Home organization experts reveal all you need to know about this fast-growing housework philosophy
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Cleaning pros share 11 ways to clean stainless steel pans for a sparkling finish
Our experts know just how to make your pans pop with their ingenious cleaning hacks
By Andy van Terheyden Last updated
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6 easy ways to stop creating unnecessary trash at home – simple swaps to save money while limiting your planetary impact
Reduce your waste and help the planet
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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6 signs you're 'paying rent' for your stuff – and what to do about it
Home organizers reveal the things taking up prime real estate, and costing you time, energy or money
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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This is exactly how long you should wait before getting rid of important paperwork – with just 1 crucial exception
Plus, how best to store each type
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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The 1 common kitchen essential experts warn you must replace every single year – the health risks can be catastrophic if you don't
Most people fail to change it often enough
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Sanded vs. unsanded grout – the differences, pros, cons, and how to choose the best fit for your DIY project
Industry experts reveal all you need to know
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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6 home maintenance mistakes to never make in summer – and what to do instead
Don't make life harder for yourself this summer
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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This is the surprising room in your house that gets dirtier faster than the rest, and it's not the 1 you think
Cleaning experts reveal your home's secret germ hub and how to keep it sparkling
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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12 things that feel illegal to declutter, and why it's OK to let them go
From printed photos to family heirlooms, home organization pros reveal what you can wave goodbye to, and how to let them go
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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This is the one mistake that could make your patio furniture wear out twice as fast – here's how to avoid it to potentially save yourself $1,000s
It's super simple to avoid
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Hornet vs. Wasp – how to spot the difference and why it matters for pest control success and your safety
From subtle differences in appearance to the dangers they pose, industry pros reveal all you need to know about these common winged invaders
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Easily harness the decluttering power of the Category Consolidation Approach – if you constantly try and fail to 'eat the elephant whole', experts say this one's for you
Take the stress out of streamlining with this tried-and-tested method that home organizing pros love
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Put your 'purgatory place' and 'dust detective' in play – 6 expert tricks professional organizers use to effortlessly edit down belongings
Stress-free streamlining is entirely within sight
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean a patio – 6 different methods, and when you must use a chemical cleaning agent
From manual scrubbing, natural solutions or calling in the pros, industry experts reveal the benefits and considerations of each method
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Extend the lifespan of your appliance with 5 simple but crucial washing machine maintenance tips
From cleaning the filters to keeping the door open, experts reveal the washer tips they swear by
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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5 surprising but brilliant ways to clean with old socks – from perfectly buffing stainless steel to deterring pests naturally and more
Tackle dust in tricky corners, clean your mirrors and even banish bad odors with those rogue single socks
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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6 things you should never throw in the trash – and what to do for safe disposal instead
From batteries to space heaters, experts reveal what not to throw
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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6 essential money-saving spring cleaning hacks – save as you spruce
Spring cleaning doesn’t need to come with a hefty price tag
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to clean a balcony in 5 simple steps – refresh yours and enjoy the spring sunshine with our expert guide
From railings to furniture, experts reveal how to bring your balcony back to life
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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7 kitchen cleaning mistakes you're making – and what professional cleaners urge you to do instead
Want to know how to deep clean a kitchen with ease? These tips are all you need
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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6 things people with clean sunrooms always do – expert tips to make the most of your sunroom this spring
From dusting the tracks to rotating fabrics, these are the simple steps to a sparkling sunroom
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Spring is the perfect time to do an 'expiration sweep' decluttering session across your home, professional organizers say
From pantries, to medicine cabinets and beauty products, the time is nigh to get rid of expired items in your home
By Andy van Terheyden Published