Megan is the News and Trends Editor at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes. As the News Editor, she often focuses on emerging microtrends, sleep and wellbeing stories, and celebrity-focused pieces.
Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site.
Megan currently lives in London, where she relocated from her hometown in Yorkshire. In her home, she experiments with interior design trends and draws inspiration from the home decor ideas she observes in her everyday work life. Her favorite pieces include her antique typewriter and her expansive collection of houseplants. When she isn’t writing, she is browsing London’s coffee shops and bookstores to add to her ever-growing library, taking over the open shelving in her apartment.
Latest articles by Megan Slack
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Colors not to paint a mudroom – 5 hues to avoid in this high-traffic space
Here are the hues to avoid – and a rule for long-lasting color – so your practical space looks good for longer
By Megan Slack • Published
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5 things you should be cleaning more often in hot weather – and expert hacks to keep you cool while doing it
From luggage to bedsheets and air conditioning units – these expert tricks are essential for the summer season ahead
By Megan Slack • Published
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Using baking soda to clean windows – 4 steps to a spotless clean
Window experts are turning to baking soda for a spotless shine – this is how to achieve a professional result, fast
By Megan Slack • Published
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Why is my succulent dying? Here's why – and 3 ways to revive your plant
This is why your succulent may be dying – and how to overcome the problems – for plants that look good for longer
By Megan Slack • Published
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5 lessons in creating drama in your interiors, from hotel designer Charlie North
Charlie North is a master of neutral color ornate textiles – as exhibited in the new Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh
By Megan Slack • Published
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How to clean a monitor – 3 simple steps to a streak-free screen
This is how to clean your monitor, for a spotless screen worthy of your home office
By Megan Slack • Published
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Should you have a mirror in your bedroom? Why Feng Shui experts warn against it
This is what you need to know about mirrors in the bedroom – for better sleep and overall well-being
By Megan Slack • Published
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5 ways to stage your home with mirrors – so it looks bigger and sells faster
These mirror staging techniques will accentuate your home instantly – and they’re favored by top designers and realtors alike
By Megan Slack • Published
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Using dish soap kills moss on your lawn – a gentle solution to the common problem
Thinking of using dish soap to kill moss on your lawn? This simple solution is safe for your grass – and favored by those in the know
By Megan Slack • Published