Millie Hurst
Millie Hurst is a freelance lifestyle writer with over six years of experience in digital journalism. Having previously worked as Solved Section Editor at Homes & Gardens and Senior SEO Editor at News UK in London and New York, Millie has written for an array of homes brands including Livingetc and Real Homes and was formerly Senior Content Editor at Ideal Home. She has written and edited countless features on home organization, decluttering and interior design and always hopes to inspire readers with new ways to enjoy their homes. She lives in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and loves to weave nature-inspired decor and nods to time spent in Italy into her own home.
She has a first-class degree in French and Italian from UCL and loves to weave decor into her Sheffield home that reminds her of time spent living and studying in Italy. When she isn’t working, Millie loves running, reading, encouraging people to try the 30-day Minimalism Game, and seeking out second-hand treasures at antique centers and car boots. She is currently studying for a diploma in interior design and believes a clutter-free space that you love coming home every day is the best secret weapon for our well-being.
Latest articles by Millie Hurst
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Experts share 8 rules for ultra-organized corner cabinets in big and small kitchens
Make the most of this awkward corner space with savvy solutions professional organizers recommend
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Experts share how to get rid of mosquitoes in the kitchen
Pest control experts and entomologists have shared their best tactics for showing mosquitoes the door
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How home organizers and baristas organize their coffee mugs
Coffee experts share the mug-organizing methods they actually use at home
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How to get rid of ants in the kitchen – and stop them coming back
Disrupt their route and put a stop to a kitchen counter ant parade with guidance from pest control experts
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Can you paint vinyl windows? Expert painters urge caution and vital steps to avoid damage
Painting window frames is a good way to update their appearance, but with vinyl, there are a few factors to consider before picking up your paintbrush
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How to get oil stains out of clothes – easy methods to shift ugly marks
Get old or new oil stains out of clothes with natural methods, kitchen staples, or commercial products – before or after washing
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How plumbers and cleaning pros clean a toilet tank with vinegar
All-natural methods for removing stains and odors from a toilet tank that professionals use
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Keep centipedes out of your house – with 4 pest control-approved procedures
Stop centipedes from setting up camp in your bathroom or basement with these bullet-proof measures shared by pest control professionals
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How to get rid of paper clutter – home organizers share how to eliminate it for good
Professional organizers explain how to get rid of paper clutter and prevent the piles of paperwork from building up in the first place
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How to organize cabinets in a small kitchen for ease and functionality
Maximize your kitchen cabinet space by following these 7 tips and tricks professional organizers swear by
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These 4 ways to declutter and organize the area under the bed will make you wish you started sooner
Explore these easy ways to clear out this clutter-prone zone for a more organized and restful sleep space
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RHONY real estate agent Erin Lichy reveals 3 common house-flipping mistakes to avoid
'ALWAYS understand your buyer!'
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How to organize a bathroom with no storage – 4 flexible solutions for success
We know how hard it can be to keep a bathroom organized when there's no built-in storage – pro organizers share ways to work around it
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Small bedroom organization tips from a studio dweller – 5 rules I always follow for a tidy space
The best organizing secrets I use in my small space, as someone who isn't naturally tidy
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'Sound cleansing' – the easiest, most calming way to show negative energy the door
Andrea Donnelly strongly recommends incorporating sound into a clearing ritual – and it doesn’t involve buying anything
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How to get dingy whites white again – 4 simple laundry fixes
Restore whites to their original brightness with these four expert-approved methods
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How to organize your home without spending any money – 8 pro tips
As much as we love new storage baskets and bins, it's totally possible to get organized for free when you know how
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The 5 'normal' types of mess to stop worrying about, according to the experts
Pro organizers share the areas where they feel we can be giving ourselves some slack
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This simple 'spring purge' mantra will make organizing easier, says designer Caroline Winkler
'It's a very emotional process!'
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7 home items you should stop buying, according to pro organizers and designers
Avoid unwarranted purchases with these expert tips, and keep your home clutter-free
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How to clean a glass table – and the crucial mistakes to avoid if you want a gleaming finish
Get coffee and dining tables gleaming with these simple methods that banish dust for good
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Refrigerator organizing mistakes to avoid, according to experts
Optimize your fridge by steering clear of these common organizational errors
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Small living room decluttering checklist – items to clear out now to free up space
10 areas to declutter in a small living room to instantly create breathing space
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How to clean a microfiber couch – remove wet and dry stains with no water spots
Pro tips for urgent clean-ups and deep cleans
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