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Water-Wise Gardening in 2026 – These 3 Sustainable Trends Will Help Gardeners Conserve Precious Natural Resources And Keep Plants Flourishing
Water-wise gardening ideas can be both resourceful and beautiful
By Edward Bowring Published
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'It's Nature's Way of Signaling Calm' – Evening Scenting is a Relaxing New Fall Trend I'm Fully Embracing This Fall
It's about unwinding, togetherness, and letting go
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How Rugs Really Affect Drafts – And the Smarter Way Pros Say Will Keep Your Home Warm in November
It's a simple addition that could help
By Chiana Dickson Published
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At Anna's Table: As Soon as You Have Procured a Fresh, Ripe Fig, Pop it into Your Mouth Immediately and Savor the Honeyed Sweetness – This, for me, is the Definition of Simple Luxury
The start of October has seen a glut of seasonal figs, rich with serving and styling possibilities, and a flurry of beautiful blooms from my experimental dahlia cutting garden
By Anna Last Published
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Homeowners Urged to Undertake This Crucial Cleaning Job Before November 1 to Avoid Leaks – And the Must-have Item to Get the Job Done Properly
Don't risk blockages, leaks, and damage, experts warn
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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12 Things to Make in a Blender for Delicious Results in Double-Quick Time – These are My Go-To Recipes as Busy Kitchen Editor
There’s a greater range of things to make in a blender than you might think. Be inspired by these ideas.
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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How to Host an Elegant Afternoon Tea With a Modern Twist – 5 Expert Steps to a Timelessly Chic Event
Afternoon tea is a wonderfully sophisticated and uplifting tradition, which you can put your own spin on with this advice from hosts and etiquette experts
By Martha Davies Published
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How to Care For Astilbe in the Fall to Keep Plants Healthy and Have Great Displays Year After Year
Discover 4 key seasonal tasks to add to your to-do list
By Drew Swainston Published
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‘Keep the Look Tailored and Welcoming’ – 5 Things Interior Designers Quietly Strip from Living Rooms in November to Prepare for Hosting Season
They're simple changes that make a big difference
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I Always Follow These 3 Steps to Overwinter My Rosemary – It's the Easiest Way to Keep It Productive in Winter
Make sure to do this before the first frost arrives
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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'A Few Passes Bring Them Back to Razor-Sharp' – Professional Chefs Reveal the 3 Things They Use to Sharpen Knives Easily for Holiday Carving
Perfect your holiday hosting with three expert-approved recommendations
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How To Grow a Walnut Tree from Seed – 5 Steps to Grow Your Own Nut Harvest
It may take a long time, but your efforts will be rewarded with a bumper harvest of walnuts every fall
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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5 Fall Laundry Mistakes That Make Everything from Bed Linen to Clothes Smell Damp – And What to do About It
A few small switches now will keep laundry fresh through to spring
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The Kitchen Issue
Homes & Gardens' guide to the kitchens of 2026: the biggest colors, trends, and layouts to use in the year ahead
By Hebe Hatton Published
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6 Fall Scents I'm Shopping From Net-a-Porter – Elevate Your Home and Set the Mood for Holiday Hosting This Season
There's something for everyone
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How We Test Mattresses
Our mattress review process is consistent, and led by sleep experts. Here, I explain how we test mattresses to ensure fairness, thoroughness, and helpfulness
By Emilia Hitching Last updated
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This Is the One Layout Experts Can’t Stop Recommending For Kitchens Right Now – And It's Surprisingly Perfect for Small Spaces
It's simple, striped-back, and more versatile than you might expect
By Molly Malsom Published
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7 Of The Best Fall Mulching Materials – These Are All Free and Eco-Friendly
Fall is a great time to mulch, and it doesn't need to cost a fortune
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Get the Look of 2026’s Top 3 Kitchen Trends – According to the Designers Who Shaped Them
From cozy seating nooks to unexpected forms, here's how to recreate our favorite kitchen trends for the year ahead
By Molly Malsom Published
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Boost your Radiator’s Heating with this Simple Bathroom Item – It Only Takes Seconds, but you Must Avoid this Simple Mistake
It's a quick fix that really works
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The Kitchen Lighting 'Rule Of 3' Will Instantly Make Your Space Look Expensive – And Designers Swear By It For A Perfectly Layered Scheme
This simple but utterly effective approach ensures your kitchen lighting is ready for every need and occasion
By Molly Malsom Published
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I See Light as a Tangible Material, and By Paying Attention to It, I Can Shape and Elevate Every Corner of My Home
Light can be conceptualized as having tangible, spatial qualities. In this context, light is treated with care and thought, like a physical substance, to sculpt and define spaces
By Poonam Khanna Published
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This is the One Material Designers Are Choosing Over Marble in 2026
'Marble belongs to moments of pause; granite thrives in daily life. Marble invites admiration; granite invites life'
By Molly Malsom Published
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My Grandma Taught Me to Do This 1 Kid's Room Decluttering Trick in October that Meant Post-Christmas Clothes and Toy Storage was Always a Breeze – Now I'm Passing it On
I'm a professional organizer, and I use this trick from my grandma with clients every year
By Lana Lorena Published
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I Tried 3 Genius ‘High-Impact’ Fixes to Refresh then Protect my Rugs and Carpets from Muddy Winter Boots – I'm Using them Again into 2026
They're game-changers and saved me $$$ in cleaning bills
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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How We Test Mattress Toppers – Homes & Gardens' Expert Review Process Explained
Here's everything you need to know how we test mattress toppers for pressure relief, thermoregulation, motion isolation, and edge support
By Emilia Hitching Last updated
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A Designer's Guide to Entertaining: 'An Interlude, Not a Spectacle. A Pause Worth Protecting' – Designer Bryan Graybill on the Lost Art of Afternoon Tea
The designer shares his tips on turning an afternoon break into a treasured ritual
By Anna Last Published
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This Soundbar Placement Mistake is Ruining Your Audio – Sound Pros Reveal the Simple Secret to Movie-Theater Quality at Home
Don't compromise on your soundbar's rich audio
By Dan Fauzi Published
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10 Easy Steps To Restore Order After Thanksgiving – Pros Reveal the Cleaning Checklist to Gently Reclaim Your Home and Banish Holiday Mess
Welcome, rather than loathe the holiday clean-up with these stress-relieving tips
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
