
Chiana Dickson
Chiana is the kitchen appliances editor at Homes & Gardens. With a longstanding interest in non-toxic living, her work focuses on helping readers make practical, informed choices for their homes, especially when it comes to everyday kitchen and household essentials. Much of her content is shaped by hands-on experience, testing products and ideas in real home settings to assess how they perform in day-to-day life.
Outside of work, the kitchen is the heart of her home. Having cooked and baked since childhood with her baking-extraordinaire Mom, and taking casual cooking classes from as young as 12, she spends most weekends experimenting with new recipes and baking up a storm for her friends. Living in a chronically ill gym-centric household means she is always on the lookout for health-conscious, non-toxic options for her cooking space, helping others to create healthier habits, too.
Latest articles by Chiana Dickson
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5 Quick and Easy Fall Odor-Busting Curtain and Upholstery Tips – They Won’t Ruin Your Fabric and Holiday Guests Will Thank You
Banish stale smells and musty odors quickly and effectively
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How Rugs Really Affect Drafts – And the Smarter Way Pros Say Will Keep Your Home Warm in November
It's a simple addition that could help
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‘Keep the Look Tailored and Welcoming’ – 5 Things Interior Designers Quietly Strip from Living Rooms in November to Prepare for Hosting Season
They're simple changes that make a big difference
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5 Fall Laundry Mistakes That Make Everything from Bed Linen to Clothes Smell Damp – And What to do About It
A few small switches now will keep laundry fresh through to spring
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Boost your Radiator’s Heating with this Simple Bathroom Item – It Only Takes Seconds, but you Must Avoid this Simple Mistake
It's a quick fix that really works
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10 Easy Steps To Restore Order After Thanksgiving – Pros Reveal the Cleaning Checklist to Gently Reclaim Your Home and Banish Holiday Mess
Welcome, rather than loathe the holiday clean-up with these stress-relieving tips
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It’ll be Like Halloween Never Happened – A Spookily Efficient, No-Effort Mess Hack Cleaners Swear by to Save Floors from Mud, Glitter, and Candy
Prevention is always better than the cure
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5 Things Pro Cleaners Recommend Cleaning with Steel Wool – Nothing Else Does the Job as Well
A tougher cleaning approach is perfect when used correctly
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You Don’t Need Plastic to Keep Fall Produce Fresh – These 5 Storage Tricks Will Keep Your Veggies Crisp and Flavorful
Reduce waste and keep food fresher for longer
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I Asked Chefs How they Organize Cookware for the Holidays – These are 4 Tricks and Storage Buys They can't Live Without
A few seasonal swaps can make a world of difference when hosting
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The 7 Essential Fall Cleaning Jobs Everyone Forgets to do Before the Holidays (When it’s Too Late)
They can quickly make your home hell over the cold season
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I asked 3 Pro Organizers What They Use to Store Away Summer Shoes and Clothes – Their 7 Must-Haves Are So Helpful
Make the transition seamless
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'It’s Like Rotating Your Closet, But For Your Food': This Quick Fall Pantry Reset Will Help Beat the Panic Of Hosting and Get You Holiday-Ready in 5 Steps
Professional organizers swear by it every October
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Your home is crying out for a non-toxic fall refresh! 5 seasonal cleaning tasks pros tackle without harsh chemicals
Going green is so vital when spending more time indoors
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Learn from my 3 cleaning regrets – these are the tasks I wasted my time on, and what I should have focused on instead to shave hours off my chores
They were so draining on my time and energy
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Burn lavender for the instant moth-deterrent your home needs this fall to protect pantries and closets – pest pros reveals how to ensure lasting results
It's a fast-acting trick to secure your stuff
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An 'investment in your sleep and sanity' – this sunrise alarm can single-handedly help you get up on winter mornings and stave off sluggishness
Enjoy an easier start to the day and drop off more easily at night with this digital 'sleep coach'
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Vacuuming trapped debris from the corners of my stairs is the bane of my existence – the surprising solution is this stylish $7 antique addition
They add character and practicality, and are fast making a comeback
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I can’t live without my iron, but hate storing a cumbersome ironing board – this Joseph Joseph space-saver gives me the best of both worlds
It is a game-changer for my tiny home
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I’m sick of musty odors and clutter under my bed – these $22 stylish bamboo storage crates are the simple fix
They're not just practical, they're pretty, too
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An energy expert revealed that I could slash $100s off my winter energy bills with this $17 renter-friendly draft destroyer – it's gone straight in my cart
You can save at least 10% on energy this winter
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5 pre-hosting essentials pro home experts always tell their clients to replace during Prime Day for the best value ahead of the holiday season
It's the perfect season for a deal
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3 easy seasonal energy shifts for your home – Feng shui pros reveal how to tweak your wealth, career, and health corners for a prosperous fall
Simple swaps could also stave off SAD
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Experts warn that failing to clean this nasty part of your fridge daily will 'transfer oils, dirt, and bacteria' all over your home during hosting season
Such a simple task can have a huge impact
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