Rebecca is the News Editor at Homes and Gardens. She has worked as a homes and interiors journalist for over four years. She began interning at various publications such as Scottish Woman Magazine and The Mail on Sunday's Event Magazine whilst studying for a bachelor's degree in Modern History at the University of St Andrews. After graduating she attained her Masters in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London in 2018, and interned at Harper's Bazaar and Town & Country.
She started her career as a feature writer for Women's Weekly Magazines, before joining the Ideal Home digital team covering news and features. Whilst working on Ideal Home she developed an interest in property news and covered breaking stories around house prices and interviewed key industry figures. In 2020 she was nominated and highly commended in the AOP Digital Rising Star category for her work on Ideal Home.
Last year she moved into the role of News Editor, covering everything from celebrity news to the latest homes trends. Her style is heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and has a soft spot for Morris & Co prints. She enjoys crafting and is currently transforming some of her favorite Liberty London fabrics into cushion covers for her flat in London.
Latest articles by Rebecca Knight
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How to get rid of fruit flies in the house – solutions to banish the insect quickly
Wondering how to get rid of fruit flies in the house? These natural remedies will free your home from the common pest
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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How to grow potatoes – a step-by-step guide
Tend spuds you'll like with our ultimate guide to growing classic varieties for everything from frites to frittatas
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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How to get rid of crabgrass – the best ways to maintain a weed-free lawn
Experts reveal how to get rid of crabgrass and how to prevent the weed from taking root in your lawn
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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The Home Edit's Joanna and Clea share their golden rules for keeping a fridge organized
The Home Edit founders share their tips for keeping a fridge in order exclusively with H&G
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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Planning a renovation? The Homebuilding and Renovating show is an essential visit
The National Homebuilding and Renovating show is returning to the NEC Birmingham in March
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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Best place to buy a house in the US in 2022 – the hottest US housing market to invest in
Zillow has revealed the surprising location to be named one of the best places to buy a house in the US in 2022
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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How to keep a Christmas tree alive – with tips from Monty Don
Knowing how to keep a Christmas tree alive is the difference between a spectacular spruce and a cheerless conifer
By Ailis Brennan • Published
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The Queen’s Christmas decorations in Windsor Castle celebrate a British festive tradition
The State Apartments are dressed for the season, and you can see the decorations for yourself
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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Marie Kondo reveals the one thing she tells her clients to never throw away
Marie Kondo has one important exception to her decluttering rules
By Rebecca Knight • Published