Ashley Chalmers
Ashley Chalmers is a freelance writer for Homes & Gardens with over 10 years' experience as a digital writer and content creator. Ashley started her career in entertainment and fashion PR in New York, before moving to the French countryside and taking up travel blogging. Now, Ashley lives in London. Her passion for travelling is only matched by her love of making her house feel like a home, and she loves to include her finds from around the world in her decor.
Ashley studied Arts Administration and Marketing at Wagner College.
Latest articles by Ashley Chalmers
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Cleaning experts reveal how to clean window tracks – including clever tricks for hard-to-reach spots
A look at the tips, tricks, and hacks for cleaning your window tracks this spring
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Are you cleaning your baseboards often enough? According to experts, probably not
Tips, tricks, and insights on when to clean your baseboards, including recommendations on how often and why they need to be cleaned in the first place
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How to clean your computer keyboard, according to the pros
Advice from cleaning experts on how to effectively clean your keyboard – and keep it that way
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'Pretty, frilly and floral' – the new decorating trend is set to make waves in 2023, according to designers
Interior design pros reveal their top tips for this season's biggest design trend: all things pretty, frilly, and floral
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Experts share tips for cleaning dust from your PC – or laptop – without compressed air
A handy round-up of tips, tricks, and hacks for cleaning your computer or laptop without using canned compressed air
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How to clean laptop screen, without damaging it, according to pros
A step-by-step guide to effectively and safely cleaning your laptop screen, as well as tips on how to make it a habit
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Pro organizers share 8 long term clothes storage secrets – so out-of-season items stay as good as new
Professional organizers give their top tips on storing clothes long term, so that out-of-season garments emerge next season as good as new
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9 top-rated kitchen organizers on Amazon – we asked kitchen pros and professional organizers what they buy
A round-up of 10 kitchen organizing products that kitchen pros and organizing experts personally recommend
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6 dirty, hidden areas of the living room we forget to clean, according to experts
We asked cleaning experts for the hidden areas of a living room that everyone forgets to clean. These are the hotspots they suggest tackling in a deep clean
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How to hide a washer and dryer – interiors experts on keeping laundry appliances out of sight
Interior design experts share tips and tricks for keeping your laundry space from becoming your home's focal point by telling us how to hide a washer dryer
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'There’s no harm in trying' – laundry experts weigh in on this viral cleaning hack for oil stains in fabric
If you've ever gotten oil or grease on a garment, then you know the struggle. As it turns out, chalk might be the solution we all need
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The DC townhouse where John and Jackie Kennedy lived as newlyweds is for sale for $2m
Their former rental features heavily in Camelot at Dawn, a photo book that documents 'America's last age of innocence'
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Easter party checklist – party planners share 9 top tips for a memorable holiday
Two party-planning experts share their top tips for planning the perfect Easter brunch, or any springtime party
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10 surprising foods you can clean your home with, according to cleaning experts (and yes, they work)
With the help of a cleaning expert and TikTok cleaning pros, we round up a list of shocking foods you can use to clean.
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Cleaning with salt – how to use this natural product for stains and more
A cleaning expert explains why salt is a must-have item to have on hand when tackling certain stains, messes, and stuck-on food – and what to clean with it
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'How do we live with less in a well-designed way?': Hello Tomorrow! production designer Maya Sigel cracks the code with her sets
Apple TV+'s new show's mid-century modern sets have made a splash with audiences – Sigel shares her tips for recreating the vibe in your own home
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'I hope the collection inspires others to take action': Drew Barrymore launches a new sustainable home collection
Drew Barrymore has launched her new sustainable home cleaning essentials line with Grove Collaborative
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'Transform the pain point': the 5-step kitchen drawer organizing rule professionals urge you to try
Organizing professionals recommend their favorite buys to help you reach drawer perfection, too
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Experts warn you should never mix bleach and vinegar when cleaning – here's why
Mixing the two household 'cleaners' could prove lethal. Two experts weigh into the debate...
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6 tidying rules that drive professional organizers nuts – ignore them and do this instead, they say
Practical, no nonsense advice from a professional organizer about tidying rules that will, ultimately, defeat you
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6 items professional organizers never throw out – and this expert says you should keep them too
Rid yourself of these items and suffer the consequences
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10 things you should never put in a slow cooker – expert cooks have these warnings and alternatives
Thought your slow cooker could cook everything? Turns out it really can't
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I've been cleaning stainless steel pans wrong for years – this trick with white vinegar works like a dream
A small cup was enough for all my pans, and my appliances, too
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