Latest articles by Ottilie Blackhall
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How to keep a clean home when you have pets – our ultimate guide to living with furry friends
Professional cleaners and pet lifestyle experts explain how you can keep your home clean and tidy even when you have animals
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This slim $70 storage gem doubled my book storage instantly – it's ideal for rentals, compact rooms, and avid readers
Maximize your bookshelf on a budget
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3 simple chores to inspire calm, rest your mind, and give you that 'ahhh feeling' instead of an internal to-do list
Clearing visual mess will help your brain unwind
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'A story of resilience and renewal' – this sprawling Sarasota estate suffered $2 million worth of damage after back-to-back hurricanes hit it in just 10 days
Mark Famiglia, owner and architecture enthusiast, shares how he future-proofed his home after devastating storms
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How to clean and care for a mattress topper – our ultimate expert guide
Keep your topper in tip-top condition
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Itched-out homeowners say these slippery bed bug monitoring traps are perfect for successful DIY 'diagnostics'
Interceptors make spotting these shy pests a breeze
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What is the Overly Inconvenient Decluttering Method? Home organizing pros reveal this confronting visual-cue system 'prompts quick decision-making'
Watch out for the pitfall to avoid
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If you feel guilty squashing spiders, this cruelty-free, hands-off tool will be a 'lifesaver' this spider season
It removes creepy crawlies humanely
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'Once an item lands, it snowballs' – 7 things super organized people never do, as revealed by experts
Professional organizers share their advice
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I love this discreet and compact Joseph Joseph laundry rack for dorm living and concealed drying
Perfect your college laundry routine
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How to use the traits of your birth month to turbocharge decluttering your home
Your birth month means more than a cause for celebration
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I thought my mop was just OK – until a professional cleaner taught me the right way to use it
Become a mop maestro with this expert-approved tip
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Will bleach kill roaches? Our entomologists reveal whether this 'whack-a-mole' approach really works
Plus, pro recommendations on what to try instead
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'It's great for killing germs on surfaces' – I swapped my toxic disinfectant spray for a DIY vodka cleaner and couldn't believe the sparkling results
Professional cleaners agree vodka is good for more than just cocktails
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4 natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself for easy, non-toxic protection from your pantry in a pinch
Pest control pros share their favorite DIY solutions
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Did you know creating a free 'DIY Cool Room' saves you money, keeps you comfortable, and makes a 'big difference' in summer?
It's also quick and easy to do
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This bestselling $9 laundry hero revives dingy whites without bleach – 50,000 people bought it last month
It's color-safe and chlorine-free
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'Breathing them in is not a good idea' – 7 things to never put in your humidifier, from tap water to perfume
HVAC pros warn that these liquids could seriously damage your machine
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Professional cleaners say these are the 3 tasks you should be doing regularly if you use your air fryer daily
Don't risk your air fryer becoming a fire hazard
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This affordable hack deters mosquitoes with a citrus summer scent – here's how to try it in your own home
Plus, it doubles up as a stunning centrepiece for al fresco dinner parties
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I have four dogs and these are the 5 cleaning products I always avoid – here's why, and what to use instead
Banish these products to protect your four-legged friends, cleaning pros urge
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This boiler mistake could be secretly spiking your home’s temperature this summer – This is the 'one change that can make a big difference on your cooling bill'
Avoid wasting money and energy, HVAC pros urge
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These are the 7 places I will be cleaning in August for a sanitized space fit for the last stretch of summer
Scrub, sanitize and streamline your space just in time for the new season
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What is the 'S' technique for cleaning? Experts say it's 'more efficient' and 'ultimately the best technique' for a streak-free, professional finish
Ace your technique like the cleaning pros
