
Chiana Dickson
Chiana is a content editor at Homes & Gardens and is our resident 'queen' of non-toxic living.
She spends most of her time producing content for the Solved section of the website, helping readers get the most out of their homes through clever decluttering, cleaning, and tidying tips – many of which she tests and reviews herself in her own home to ensure they will consistently deliver for her readers. As a result, she was named one of Fixr's top home improvement journalists in 2024. She also has a first-class degree in Literature.
Outside of work, home is her favorite place. Chiana loves all things organizing and DIY, spending most of her time pulling apart her rented home, reorganizing and decorating, and encouraging those around her to find beauty in their homes to make it a comforting space.
Latest articles by Chiana Dickson
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I love this $1 hack for removing shoe odor overnight – it’s mess-free, non-toxic, and needs little effort
These odor-busting bags are a life-saver
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‘You’re risking more than just a streaky countertoр’ – 7 signs it’s time to replace your kitchen sponge
You need a new one more often than you think
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This cheap household staple is the key to easily eliminating mold and odors in your fridge with zero effort
It’s a helpful hack, but you need to stay on top of it
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How to make DIY scented drawer liners in 3 simple steps and instantly banish musty home storage
Keep them fresh and fragrant with ease
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7 ways I use my versatile Scrub Daddy sponge – and why I will never so much as look at another sponge again
I stockpile them in my cleaning cabinet
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This common kitchen staple could harbor harmful bacteria and cause food poisoning, experts reveal – a simple switch in habits will 'prevent weeks of illness'
It could make you seriously sick
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This is the angry decluttering method to embrace if clutter is getting to you – expert organizers say it’s time to spark rage, not joy, for easy streamlining
Sometimes, you just need to get mad
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Your house will be less messy, clutter won't spread, and you'll feel less stressed if you tidy 1 vital but tiny area daily – it's why pro organizers prioritize it
Curb cognitive overload with this simple daily task
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'They’re not worth storing' – 5 pool items you need to declutter before the end of summer
Make fall yard maintenance simpler by decluttering now
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'Friendly, smart and no scare tactics' – 5 cleaning books you need to read for simple, affordable sanitation
You don't need strong, synthetic chemicals either
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3 free and functional ways I turned around my frustrating, tiny linen closet storage
Low effort, big impact
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'It creates a low-level toxic exposure risk that’s totally avoidable' – 5 things you should never clean with disinfectant wipes
They’re a shortcut you don’t want to risk
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Keep spiders out of your house this fall with this 1 surprising natural ingredient
Spiders will consider ‘choosing a quieter zone’, experts say
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If you get itchy from detergent residue, you need to try Clean People Laundry Sheets – people with allergies swear by them
They would be a lifesaver for my partner with eczema
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'It completely defeats the purpose' – experts urge you to ditch this performative organizing task so you can more easily tidy your home
Don’t make the same mistake
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Handy Halloween decor storage ideas – 7 ways to secure spooky season essentials for next year
Lay your decor to rest without creating clutter
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This Clutter Awareness Week, pro organizers reveal 5 clutter categories that had a 'huge impact' on their clients' wellbeing – and how to clear yours easily
These will help you clear dumping grounds and feel lighter with ease
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This fun yard addition can protect your porch from bothersome bats – it’s simple, eco-friendly, and costs less than $50
Bat houses can offer these creatures an alternative place to set up home
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This simple monthly task will keep your wall paint pristine and reduce the need for frequent redecorating – you need just 1 cleaning essential
A little cleaning effort will reduce the need for costly, time-consuming redecorating
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‘It is effective because it's simple’ – the Mount Vernon method is the answer to overwhelming clutter, no matter how stressed you feel, experts say
It’s the reset your brain needs
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A professional cleaner says these are the 3 tasks you should be doing regularly if you wear shoes in the house
They're a must to mitigate dirt and bacteria
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They aren’t just for travel – a professional organizer shares the three smart ways to use packing cubes around the home
They are a surprisingly versatile addition to your organizing arsenal
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7 habits you need to ditch that are making your rugs dirty – stop these now to save your rug
Some simple changes can drastically reduce how long you spend cleaning
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These 5 places are top of my list when organizing in August – here’s why you need to tackle them with me in 2025
They set me up perfectly for the start of fall
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