Advice Archive | January 2026 | Homes and Gardens

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January 31st
- The Dated Colors Not to Paint Your Bathroom in 2026 – and the More Exciting Shades Designers Want You to Use Instead
- 7 Expert Ways to Use Year of the Horse Feng Shui at Home to Boost Energy, Luck, and Momentum in February and Beyond
- Plant These Vegetables in February Under a Cold Frame or Cloche to Enjoy Some of the Earliest Homegrown Harvests This Season
January 30th
- Where to Place a Bonsai Tree to Bring Balance and Abundance to Your Home, According to Feng Shui Experts
- 5 Traditional Bathroom Features Making a Comeback – and How Designers are Making Them Work in 2026
- 7 Things Minimalists Always Throw Out Daily to Prevent Clutter Avalanches – Pros Agree, It Really Works
- How Living With Clutter Can Affect Your Health – And Easy Ways to Clear the Mess Fast
- Get Ahead by Sowing These 7 Flower Seeds in February – You’ll Love the Early Displays of Stunning Blooms
January 29th
- Where to Place a Heartleaf Philodendron to Support Self-Love in 2026, According to Feng Shui Experts
- Growing These 5 Native Perennials is the Best Way of Keeping Weeds Out of Your Yard – And Plant Experts Agree
- Professional Organizers Say Using This One Simple Storage System Makes Winter-to-Spring Closet Swaps Effortless
- Organic Gardeners All Agree That Adding This Natural, Non-Toxic 'Black Gold' to Your Soil Will Turbo Charge Plants
- The ‘Calm Limit’ Organizing Method Helps Me Keep My Home Tidy Without Perfectionism or Overwhelm
- From January to December, There’s a Delicious Herbal Tea Plant for Every Birth Month – Discover Yours and How to Grow It at Home
- Why I’m Bringing Romance Back Into the Home (And How You Can, Too)
January 28th
- 'It’s a Small Decision That Quietly Sets the Tone of a Room' – Why Vintage Lighting Still Endures in Modern Homes
- Getting an Orchid to Rebloom is Easier Than You Think – 5 Expert-Approved Ways to Trigger Spectacular Repeat Blooms
- Start These 7 Easy Crops Now for Home-Grown Smoothies by Summer
- 5 Kitchen Spots Professional Cleaners Skip Weekly – And What Actually Matters Instead
- This Laundry Mistake Is Making Your Clothes Wear Out Fast – Cleaning Pros Reveal the Easy Fix
- Don’t Do This One Thing to Your Holiday Cactus in January – It Can Kill Your Plant
January 27th
- I Finally Keep My Home Tidy With Ease Using the ‘Complete Journey’ Organizing Method – It's Simple, Fast, and Effective
- The 5 Sought-After Plants a Professional Gardener Always Buys in February – Before They Sell Out
- Should You Do Laundry During a Winter Storm? Plumbers Warn It Can Freeze Pipes and Cause Flooding – Do This instead
- Shaking Snow Off Your Trees Isn’t as Safe as You Think – 2 Big Dangers to Watch Out For
- Where To Place a Snake Plant for Protection and Positive Energy, According to Feng Shui Experts
- Don't Wait! This is How Often You Should Shovel Snow During a Storm, Experts Reveal
- 5 Common Color Clichés That Could Be Holding Back Your Home’s Style – Designers Reveal the Rules to Ignore in 2026
January 26th
- Did You Know Trees Can Explode Due to Extreme Cold? Here’s the Reality of Keeping You and Your Property Safe in Winter
- Mold Can Begin Growing in Just 24 Hours, so Snowstorm-Hit Homeowners Warned To Dry Out Hidden Moisture, Fast
- Your Greenhouse Might Collapse if Snow Isn’t Cleared in Time – Here’s How to Do It Safely and Avoid Damage
- These 10 Kitchen Design Mistakes Are More Common Than You Might Think – Here's How To Avoid Them and Save Yourself An Expensive Redo
- The Colors to Paint Your Living Room in 2026 – 5 On-Trend Shades Designers Are Using Right Now
- 7 Easy Ways to Heat Your House If the Furnace Goes Out – Stave Off Chills and Discomfort
- It’s Not Too Late to Set Resolutions for Your Home – These Easy Changes Instantly Refresh Older Schemes
- Extreme Weather Revealed These 3 Costly Home Weak Spots in 2025 – Reinforce Yours Now Before It’s Too Late
- The Very British Edit: Make Organization and Clever Storage the Cornerstones of Your Home, and Everything Else Naturally Falls Into Place
January 25th
- Discover 9 UK-based Interior Designers Who Have Brought Out Their Very Own Collections of Homewares
- Using a 'More/Less' List Is the Secret to Keeping Your Home Tidy Without Guilt or a Loss of Motivation, Pro Organizers Reveal
- Black Garden Accents Are Fading – And Designers say Warm Minimalism Is the 2026 Outdoor Trend Replacing Them
- Petals & Roots: How I Dry Flowers – and Design With Them Naturally and Beautifully
- This Dyson Heater Kept Me So Warm in Freezing Temperatures When My Boiler Broke Down – and Will Also Keep You Cool in Summer
- 5 Things Professional Organizers Never Buy – And Neither Should You
- Pruning Almonds Is Essential for Strong Trees and Stunning Blooms – and It All Starts From the Moment You Plant It
- Why Designers Say This Color Should Never Touch a Tiny Kitchen – and What You Should Choose Instead
January 24th
- 7 Things Forcing Your Heating System to Work Harder – HVAC Pros Urge You to Fix Them Now
- 3 Cleaning Essentials You Can Compost to Cut Toxins, Ditch Plastic, and Keep Your Home Healthy
- This is What Your Amaryllis Needs in January – for Even Better Blooms Next Year
- Cabinet Cutouts Are the Tiniest but Chicest Kitchen Trend to Know About This Year – It's the Traditional Detail Designers Can't Get Enough Of
- Did You Know You Can Grow a Sweet Potato in Water – and Get a Dozen New Plants for Free? Here's How in 7 Easy Steps
- 3 Items I Quit Buying Once I Saw They Were Only Performative Purchasing – Clutter Finally Came Under Control
- I Tried the ‘Slow Vacuuming’ Trend and Picked Up Triple the Dust Than Usual (Yes, I Have the Numbers to Prove It)
- 7 Decorating Rules You Can Finally Break in Small Spaces – Is It Time to Redefine the Playbook?
- This is Why You Should Always Fill Up a Bathtub During a Storm – And What the Water Should Never Be Used For
January 23rd
- You Don’t Need Soil to Regrow Store-Bought Basil – Just Take Cuttings and Add Water
- From January to December, Every Birth Month Flower has Meaning – Discover What Yours Says About You (and How to Grow It)
- The Best Sleep Positions to Boost Rest, Ease Aches, and Help You Wake Refreshed – Combat Back Pain, Sciatica, Neck Pain, and More
- The 7 Antiques You Should Be Investing in Right Now, According to Vintage Experts Who Are Ahead of the Trends
- How to Cover Seeds to Boost Germination – and Which Ones Need Light, Instead
- If You Make One Investment to Winterize Your Home This Year, Let It Be These $35 Smart Leak Sensors – Experts Say They Can 'Prevent a Five-Figure Mess'
January 22nd
- 3 Colors to Avoid Using in Your Home During Winter – and the Cozier Alternatives Designers Want You to Use Instead
- 7 Groundcovers You'll Regret Planting in Five Years – and What to Grow Instead
- Frost Heave Is a Hidden Danger That Can Damage Plants – This Easy 'Forgotten' Task Can Prevent It From Happening
- I'm Overdue for a Bathroom Closet Clean-Out, And These 3 Things Will Get the Boot First
- How I Turn Houses into Homes – The Stories, Choices, and Details That Matter Most
January 21st
- 3 Signs You’re Emotionally Drained from Cleaning Your Home – Why It’s OK to Pause, and How Gentle Grounded Resets Can Help You Recharge for Spring
- Stop Early-Season Sowings from Failing – 5 Steps for Strong, Reliable Seed Starts
- This Ego Snow Shovel Is 'Powerful, Lightweight, and a Huge Time Saver,' According to Shoppers – It's Ideal for Shoveling Driveways In Just One Charge
- These $8 Silicone Dishwasher Bags are So Smart, I Can’t Believe I’ve Lived Without Them – They’re Great for Securing Small Utensils
- This No-Mess Insect Trap is Being Called a ‘Game Changer’ for Fungus Gnats and Other Houseplant Pests
- Goodbye Monoculture Hedges, Hello Hedgerows – Discover the Biodiverse Privacy Trend Transforming American Gardens
January 20th
- The Ideal Time to Salt a Driveway – Why Timing Matters So Much for Safe, Ice-Free Results
- An Old Garden Hose Is More Useful Than You Think – 4 Clever Ways to Reuse It
- Energy Experts Warn This Common Charging Habit Could Spark a Fire – This Simple Step 'Reduces This Risk Entirely,' They Recommend
- What Your Poinsettia Really Needs in January for Fresh Growth and New Flowers
- 7 Traditional Kitchen Features Making a Comeback in 2026 – And Why Designers Are Excited For Their Return
- How I Create Homes That Feel Right the Moment You Step Inside – And the Simple Rules You Can Use Too
- 5 Things People With Tidy Bathrooms Always Have – Steal These Chic, Useful, and Affordable Organizational Wins for Yourself
January 19th
- 'Holding on to Less Frees Us' – I Used the Law of Least Regret to Easily Declutter My House, and Pros Agree It Also Curbs Future Clutter
- The Secretly Toxic Bathroom Storage Item Toxicologists Say You Should Replace This Season
- Forget Spring Cleaning, I Predict Decluttering Your Winter Blues Away Is the Next Big Trend for Streamlining With Ease
- The Very British Edit: Calm, Creative, and Deeply Personal – How My Home Office Became a Hybrid-Work Haven
- I Do This One Tidy-up in My Greenhouse Every January, and It Saves Me Hours Come Spring
- You Don’t Need Soil to Grow a Tea Garden on Your Kitchen Windowsill – Experts Say Start With These 3 Easy Herbs
- Petals & Roots: Sowing Icelandic Poppy Seeds in January will Give Your Cut Flower Garden a Head Start on Spring
- No, It’s Not Too Good To Be True: This Simple Tea Bag Trick Freshens Musty Winter Boots Overnight – And It’s So Easy To Do
- 6 Quick Things People with Spotless Bathrooms Always Do to Make Spring Cleaning Easier
- In Case You Didn’t Know, Your Grandparents’ Decor Is Back in Style – 3 Nostalgic Interior Trends That Feel Surprisingly Fresh for 2026
January 18th
- Planning a Kitchen Makeover? Don't Forget This Storage Essential, Organizing Pros Warn
- The Best Native Honeysuckles to Get Pollinators and Hummingbirds Flocking to Your Garden – plus the Non-Native Plants to Avoid
- 5 Things Minimalists Never Buy in Winter to Avoid Clutter Buildup in Their Homes
- What Your Christmas Cactus Actually Needs in January for a Second Round of Blooms
January 17th
- The Easy ‘While You Wait’ Organizing Method Makes the Most of Wasted Minutes at Home, Urge Pros
- How to Propagate a Chinese Evergreen – 2 Easy Methods to Multiply This Lush Houseplant Quickly
- Ferns in Pots Add Glorious Texture to a Patio – These Are the Best 5, Say Experts, From the Thousands You Can Choose From
- Your Fireplace Is a Ticking Time Bomb, Warn HVAC Pros – This $10 Maintenance Trick Will Increase Safety All Winter
January 16th
- 3 Kitchen Mistakes That Make Your Space Unwelcoming – And 9 Easy Designer Fixes
- Did You Know Spider Plants Can Flower? 3 Things that Will Help them Bloom This Spring
- The Secret to a Healthy Cotoneaster With Stunning Berries Is Proper Pruning – Here’s How the Experts Do It
- 6 Ways to Heat Your Home When the Power Is Out – HVAC Pros Reveal the Life-Saving Methods to Stave Off Cold if Disaster Strikes
- Statement Succulents Are the New Design Essential – These 5 Low-Effort Varieties Will Transform Your Home
January 15th
- This Simple Vinegar Steam Trick Melts Away Oven Grease and Grime With Minimal Scrubbing
- Most People Place Lucky Bamboo in the Wrong Spot – Feng Shui Experts Reveal the Best Locations in your Home for this Auspicious Plant
- Experts Claim ‘Gradual Pruning’ Is the Safest Way to Prune a Loquat Tree to Avoid Ruining Your Harvests
- This Once-Forgotten Design Trend Is Back – and As a Designer, I Rely on It for Softer, More Beautiful Rooms
- 5 Heating Myths That Are Costing You Money – HVAC and Energy Pros Explain What Works Instead
- There Are 5 Steps to Creating a Pinterest-Worthy Potting Shed – and I’m Shopping These Beautiful, Timeless Staples to Make it Happen
- Sherwin-Williams’ Most Calming Paint Colors Are Perfect for Creating a More Relaxing Home in 2026 – These Are the 5 Gentle Shades to Know About
January 14th
- One Weak Password Can Give Hackers Access to Your Entire Smart Home Setup – Tech Experts Reveal 3 Ways to Protect Yours Now
- Yes, You Actually Can Grow Plants in a Bathroom With No Windows – but Only if You Follow This One Simple Trick
- I’ve Spent My Career Working in Famous Gardens – This is the One Thing Pro Gardeners Never Skip in January
- The Non-Toxic Trick For Refreshing Sour Bath Mats and Towels Quickly Is Hiding In Your Pantry, Reveal Laundry Pros
- How to Grow Russian Sage in Pots, for a Beautiful, Fragrant Perennial That Pollinators Adore
January 13th
- This 2-Minute DIY Rule Keeps Home Maintenance Under Control – Plus 3 Easy Tasks to Do Today
- Your ‘Red Peace Lily’ Isn’t Quite What You Think – It’s Actually an Anthurium and one Plant Expert Says It’s Important to Know the Difference if You Want Long-Lasting Blooms
- I Stopped Ruining Sweaters Thanks to This $24 Foldaway Drying Rack – No More Shrinking or Stretching
- 7 Best Colors Designers Say You Should Use to Make Your Home Feel Fresh, Light and Spring-Ready
- 'They'll Ruin Your Compost, Smell and Attract Bacteria' – 10 Everyday Items that Should Never Go in Your Compost Bin, And What to Do With Them Instead
- Can You Mulch in January? A Pro Gardener Reveals When it Works – and When it Doesn't
- Say Goodbye to Musty Entryway Smells With a Quick Vacuuming Trick – It Works Wonders for Stuffy Spaces
January 12th
- My Boiler Broke and I Don’t Have Heating – 7 Ways I’m Surviving the Cold at Home Until It’s Fixed
- If you Want a Natural Way to Purify Your Home, Get Yourself a Peace Lily – Scientists Say It’s one of the Best Plants for Removing Toxins from the Air
- I'm a Professional Organizer, and Vision Board Decluttering Unlocks Easier Streamlining Sessions All Year
- Mixing Old and New: The Secrets to Creating a Home That Feels Curated, Balanced, and Effortlessly Lived-In
- I Turned Cleaning Into a Game for My Neurodivergent Mind – I Was Amazed at How Easy it Made Boring Chores
- I Finally Perfected My Indoor Gardening Capsule Toolkit – These 9 Essentials Are All You Need to Master Plant Care in 2026
- The Very British Edit: Short Days and Low Light Don’t Have to Mean Dreary Interiors – A Few Key Pieces Transformed My Home Into a Winter Haven
January 11th
- Did you Know Copper Tools are Actually Good for your Garden? 6 of the Best for a Holistic (and Stylish) Yard
- Stop January Garbage Can Smells with This Easy Frozen Lemon Trick Cleaning Pros Swear By
- Plant Experts Say These 5 Mistakes Are the Biggest Killers of Peace Lilies – and Most People Don't Realize They're Making Them
- I’ve Spent Countless Winters Pruning Hedges – These Are the 7 Deciduous Hedges You Can Trim in January
- The One Lockable Storage Item Professional Organizers Say Homeowners Often Forget When Planning a New Bathroom – But Shouldn’t
- Stop Breathing Harmful Air from This Common Bedroom Item While You Sleep – Experts Say to Remove It Now
January 10th
- This $39 Adjustable and Sleek Joseph Joseph Shoe Rack Solves Winter Shoe Pileups in Compact Entryways
- Get a Head Start on Your Spring Garden – 7 Jobs to Do This Month that Will Set You Up for a Strong Season
- Waking Up With a Dry Mouth? HVAC Pros Reveal the Best Nighttime Humidity Level for Your Bedroom in Winter
- Feng Shui Experts Say a White Bird of Paradise Attracts Ambition and Success in Work and Life – Especially if You Place It in These Areas of Your Home
- The ‘Just One Song’ Organizing Method Made Tidying in January Fun – It Left My Chosen Zone Effortlessly Clear
- 5 Winter Garden Clichés that Garden Designers Never Use – and What They Suggest you Try Instead
January 9th
- Own Less Without Being a Minimalist – 3 Simple Shifts That Mean Less Clutter and Easier Cleaning in 2026
- 5 Cold Hardy Plants For a Green Roof – Jump on the Most Low-Maintenance Sustainability Trend of 2026 in Your Own Yard
- Don't Wait Until Spring to Deep Clean Your Kitchen – Pros Reveal Why a January Reset Is Vital Right Now
- Plant These 7 Perennials in January and Your Garden Will Be Buzzing With Pollinators Come Spring
- The Quick January Home Reset – 7 Things You Can Get Rid of This Weekend and Not Miss in 2026
- Have you Heard of Soft Modernism? Discover the Sleek yet Soulful Garden Trend Replacing Stark Minimalism in 2026
January 8th
- Pro Organizers Reveal a Simple Declutter 365 Challenge for 2026 That Won't Make You Lose Motivation or Give Up Early
- Watering Trees in Winter May Sound Unnecessary, but Don’t Overlook It – Trees Are Not Immune to Drought During Colder Months, Warns a Horticulturalist
- I Tried the Influencer Lookbook Decluttering Method to Spot Closet ‘Space Hogs’ – It Finally Broke My Clutter Cycle
- I Stopped Adjusting the Thermostat During Cold Snaps – HVAC Experts Say Panic Heating Can Cost You More
- Feng Shui Experts Say a Money Tree Can Bring 'Multiple Streams of Income' and Good Fortune for 2026 – But Only if Placed in This Area of the Home
January 7th
- Feng Shui Experts Reveal Exactly Where to Place a String of Hearts Plant, to Bring Harmony and Strengthen Emotional Connections
- As a Designer, These Are My Top 5 Design Tips and Tricks, Guaranteed To Stop You From Making Any Bad Decor Decisions
- Don't Fertilize Plants That Aren't Growing in Winter – One Pro Gardener Says it Damages Them in 5 Ways, and is a Waste of Time
- The Guilt-Free ‘Threshold Test’ Helped Me Easily Declutter My Packed Winter Closet in 5 Minutes
- If You Only Buy One New Plant for Your Garden This Winter, Make it a Viburnum – 16 Varieties to Suit Plots of all Shapes and Sizes
- I Beat Task Procrastination and Clear Clutter Fast with the Domino Decluttering Method – I'm Shocked How Well It Worked
January 6th
- Use $15 Driveway Markers to Make Snow Clearing Safer and Easier – It Will Prevent Costly Mistakes too, Say Pros
- 3 Rules Home Experts Always Follow During Snow Weather Warnings to Avoid Damage and Costly Repairs
- Don’t Stress if Frozen or Waterlogged Soil Ruins Your Planting Plans in Winter – This Is the Easy Way to Keep Trees and Shrubs Safe to Plant Another Day
- Should You Leave Your Heating On Overnight When It's Very Cold in January? HVAC Pros Reveal What Will Protect Your Home from Costly Damage
- Why Better Water Is the Most Underrated Home Upgrade of 2026 – These 3 Systems Make It Stylishly Simple
- Don't Miss the January Pruning Window – 7 Trees that Love a Winter Trim, With Expert Advice on How to Prune Safely
January 5th
- Ruthlessly Restore Order in Your Messy Garage With a Quick Trick That Clears Winter Mess With Ease
- 7 Houseplant Cuttings to Take in January – Root Them Now to Get New Plants in Spring
- Security Experts Reveal the 3 Reasons Why 2026 Should Be the Year You Invest in Home Security
- How I Curate Collections of My Favorite 'Found' Things to Fill Every Corner of My Home with Soul and Story
- Feng Shui Experts Reveal Where to Place a Peace Lily in Your Home to Enhance Positive Energy and Balance in 2026
- The Very British Edit: The Small Changes I’m Making to Start the New Year Well, and It Begins in the Kitchen
- This Japanese Garden Tradition Can Transform Outdoor Spaces Into Places of Ritual, Mindfulness and Calm, Say Designers
January 4th
- 5 Easy Feng Shui Tweaks for Better Luck and Energy in 2026 That Start at Your Front Door
- 5 Houseplant New Year’s Resolutions I’m Actually Sticking to for a Healthier, More Beautiful Indoor Garden in 2026
- I Tried the Dopamine Pairing Rule – It's the Secret to Getting Boring Chores Done With Ease
- The January Porch Reset – Designers Share 4 Natural, Soothing Décor Ideas to Ease Into the New Year
- Stop Replacing Cracked Pots Every Spring – Expert Tips for the 5 Best Frost-Proof Containers (Plus The Ones to Avoid)
January 3rd
- 5 Things Pros Warn You Should Never Store in Plastic Containers at Home – And the Safe Swaps to Make Today
- This 1920s Farmhouse Was Remodeled One Too Many Times – Until a Thoughtful Renovation Finally Brought It Back to Life
- Never Prune These Fruit Trees in Winter, or You’ll Put Their Future at Risk – 7 Species to Keep the Pruners Away From This January
- Warm Up North-Facing Rooms with 'Damp Chill' Before Bed With a Dehumidifier, HVAC Pros Reveal
- This Characterful Kitchen Is a Host's Dream – It's the Perfect Blend of Style and Function and Is 'Full of Sneaky Storage Solutions'
January 2nd
- January Is the Best Time to Test Your Soil, Says a Horticulture Expert – And Improve it Now Before Spring Arrives
- Petals & Roots: How To Create a Symbolic Floral Arrangement – and Welcome in the New Year with Intention
- 5 Things to Never Store Above Your Kitchen Cabinets – And What to Do With Them Instead
- I Tried the Five-Five Decluttering Rule to Stop Closet-Clutter Before It Even Starts – I'm Shocked That it Works
- Feng Shui Experts Reveal the 6 Best Places to Put a Jade Plant in Your Home, for Vitality, Longevity and Good Fortune
- 5 Easy Ways to Add Evergreen Structure and Year-Round Style to Your Yard
January 1st
- 5 Easy and Fast Weekend Organizing Tweaks That Will Make Your Home Feel Instantly Calmer
- A Kitchen Editor's Year in Review – Meet the Top 10 Most Useful Appliances I Tested in 2025
- 7 Things Professional Organizers Always Do in January for a Tidy, Streamlined Home They Can Maintain All Year
- The Heat Annoyingly Never Reached My Living Room – One Surprising HVAC Pro Tip Evened the Temperature in Minutes
- I Said Goodbye to the Outdated 66°F Heating Rule: Turning the Temperature Up Really Is Better for Your Home, Health, and the Planet
- 3 Easy Feng Shui Tweaks for Your Home Office to Boost Focus Before Going Back to Work in January 2026
- 10 Simple Ways Interior Designers Refresh Their Homes for the New Year
- 3 Ways to Detox Your Cleaning Routine for the New Year – Sustainable Swaps Approved by Cleaning Experts
- Get Your Pruning Year Off to a Spectacular Start – 7 Shrubs and Vines to Trim on Bright January days